High Tunnels in Organic Systems Webinar

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Taylor in Webinar // 0 Comments

Introduction to High Tunnels in Organic Systems Presented by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service – Science and Technology National Technology Support Centers

Sep 2, 2020 3:00 pm US/Eastern

What will you learn?

Participate in this webinar to learn about general organic management practices in high tunnel systems. This first in a three-part series focused on organic management of high tunnels will provide a general introduction including various high tunnel structures. Participants will learn the differences between open field and high tunnel production and then provide an overview of general management practices include nutrients, weeds, insect pests and irrigation. We will conclude with a summary of the challenges in these systems and a preview of the two future webinars in the series. Learn more…

Presenter(s):

Dr. Julie Grossman, Associate Professor, Soil Agroecology and Organic Food Systems & Organic Programs Coordinator, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
Dr. Krista L. Jacobsen, Associate Professor of Sustainable Agriculture, Department of Horticulture, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Dr. Cary Rivard, Director, K-State Research & Extension, Horticulture & Forestry & Extension Vegetable & Fruit Crop Specialist, Manhattan, KS

Introduction to High Tunnels in Organic Systems Session Details:

Sep 2, 2020 3:00 pm US/Eastern Duration: 01:00 (hh:mm) Export Event to Calendar
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Who should participate?
Conservationists, Agronomists, Land Owners, Land Managers, Technical Service Providers

Education Credits Units:

Certificate of Participation – 0 hour NA Credit [status: Approved]

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