A free education session on High Tunnel Greenhouses by Judson Reid, Senior Extension Associate with the Cornell Vegetable Program will occur on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 6:30pm in the Legislative Chambers at the Cattaraugus County Center in Little Valley, NY, hosted by the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism.
High Tunnel Greenhouses are increasingly used by NY vegetable farmers. Benefits include:
- Season Extension
- Decreased foliar diseases
- Higher quality produce
- Crop diversification
- Higher prices
In this educational session we will cover how to get started in tunnels and maximize return on investment:
- Economic returns of various crops
- Soil management-conventional and organic
- Horticultural requirements of crops in tunnels
- Pollination and varieties
Major crop focus will be on tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and winter salad greens. Bring your questions for plenty of interactive discussion!
Presented by
The training will be provided by Judson Reid, Senior Extension Associate with the Cornell Vegetable Program. Judson manages a series of research and education projects throughout New York State for greenhouse, high tunnel and field production of fresh market vegetables. Judson is involved in the evaluation of grafting on tomatoes, cucumbers and eggplants; biological pest control, new cropping techniques and low temperature pest management concerns. An extensive network of private farm cooperators enhances his effective research and demonstration program.
RSVP
RSVPing isn't required but feel free to contact Kate O'Stricker at 716-938-2320 or kmostricker [at] cattco.org
