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High Tunnel Management, Maintenance & Production

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High Tunnel Management, Maintenance & Production

AUGUST 24, 2018
4PM - 6PM

Berry Hill Drip Irrigation
3744 US-58 • Buffalo Junction, VA

Dr. Reza Rafie and Chris Mullins, horiticulture specialists with Virginia Cooperative Extension at VSU, along with VSU’s Small Farm Outreach Agent Susan Cheek will discuss opportunities for using high tunnels to extend the growing season for profitable crops. Tour the high tunnels and learn more about:

• Starting seeds
• Tips for extended season production
• Soil management, planting
• High tunnel maintenance

For information, call the Small Farm Outreach Program Office at (804) 524-3292 or contact small farm agent  Susan Cheek, (804) 720-5539, scheek@vsu.edu.

THIS WORKSHOP IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.  SPACE IS LIMITED.


If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office (smallfarm@vsu.edu) or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.

 

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