High Tunnel Planning and Production
From The Piney Woods School Workshop Series
How to Buy, Build, Operate and Maintain Your Tunnel for Market Success!
Topics will include:
- how to plan for a high tunnel
- how to spec and order an NRCS-approved high tunnel kit
- preparing your land for installation
- the tricks and perils of self-installing
- O&M: how to operate and maintain your high tunnel
- crop selection and balance in your tunnel
Arrive at 9am to sign in and meet with other farmers. Workshop begins promptly at 9:30. Lunch will be served!
Workshop and lunch are FREE!
LOCATION:
The Piney Woods School Farm
5096 US 49, Piney Woods, MS 39148
Event is sponsored by a USDA NRCS grant. USDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Provider, and Lender.
FAQ
- How is this event free?
This workshop has been funded through a grant to The Piney Woods School through the Natural Resource Conservation Service within USDA. - Do I have to pay for lunch?
No. Lunch is provided courtesy of The Piney Woods cafeteria. - I’m a beginning farmer. Is it okay if I attend?
The workshops are designed for farmers at all levels of experience. - Will someone be there to help my farm if I need additional assistance?
Yes! Staff from Up in Farms and NRCS are available to provide you free farm visitations and technical assistance.
Additional project partners include:
Hourly Schedule
Agenda
- 8:30am - 9:00am
- Sign In
- Sign in and meet fellow farmers and presenters.
- 9:00am - 9:30am
- Working with NRCS and Subcontractors
- 9:30am - 10:00am
- Preparing for Your High Tunnel
- 10:00am - 11:30pm
- Installing and Operating Your High Tunnel
- 11:30am - 12:00pm
- The Costs of Running a High Tunnel
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Lunch
- 1:00pm - 2:pm
- Crop Selection and Production in Your High Tunnel
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