Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2014 11:14:02 +0000
From: Debbie Roos
Subject: Register now for Cooperative Extension’s High Tunnel Workshop!
The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer a High Tunnel Production workshop as part of its Enhancing Sustainability Series on Monday, August 11, 2014 from 1:00-5:00 pm at the auditorium of the Agriculture Building in Pittsboro, NC. High tunnels can be used to extend the growing season and enhance growth, yield, and quality of a wide variety of horticultural crops. This workshop is intended for beginner high tunnel growers, or growers interested in purchasing their first high tunnel.
Agenda:
* Why Use a High Tunnel? Advantages & Disadvantages
* Selecting a Structure
* Comparing Costs & Performance of High Tunnels
* Site Selection & Tunnel Orientation
* Selecting Crops for High Tunnels
* Basics of High Tunnel Production: Fertility, Irrigation, Pest & Disease Management
* Cost Sharing Opportunities
* Resources & Suppliers for High Tunnel Growers
Advance registration is required by August 5. Visit the Growing Small Farms website at http://go.ncsu.edu/
Note: you must send payment and registration form to register. Emailing me does not get you registered.
Debbie
Debbie Roos
Agricultural Extension Agent
Chatham County Center
North Carolina Cooperative Extension
919.542.8202
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