Introduction to High Tunnels in Organic Systems
Webinar Details
When:
Sep 2, 2020 3:00 pm US/Eastern
Length: 01:00 (hh:mm)
Advance Registration NOT required.
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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
Virtual Event Format:
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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.
In the Understanding Organic Agriculture series, this webinar is presented by USDA NRCS Science and Technology. Contact Ben Bowell, Organic Specialist, for more information about this webinar.
Audio is Computer Broadcast only | Live captions
NOTE: A "view" button will be available within one week of the live presentation date to access the on-demand recording of this webinar.
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