High Tunnel Production Workshops Offered by Iowa State University Extension

Current commercial fruit or vegetable growers and traditional farmers interested in diversifying can learn more about high tunnel production at a March 26 workshop at the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - “ Harrison County Extension Office in Logan. Topics to be covered at the workshop include site and high tunnel selection, construction, soil management, irrigation, pest management, bed design and cropping systems and business plan development. The workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m., with registration beginning at 8:30. Pre-registration is required by calling Joe Hannan at (515) 993-4281 or e-mailing at jmhannan@iastate.edu. Fees for the workshop are $55/person or $90/couple, which includes a training manual/workbook, resource guide, lunch and refreshments.