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:
Location
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
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Speakers:
Daniel Clanton, Delaney Johnson
- 9:30am - 10:00am
- Preparing for Your High Tunnel
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Speakers:
Daniel Clanton
- 10:00am - 11:30pm
- Installing and Operating Your High Tunnel
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Speakers:
Daniel Clanton
- 11:30am - 12:00pm
- The Costs of Running a High Tunnel
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Speakers:
TBD
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Lunch
- 1:00pm - 2:pm
- Crop Selection and Production in Your High Tunnel
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Speakers:
TBD
Delaney Johnson
Soil and Conservation Science Director, Up in Farms
Mr. Johnson joined Up in Farms after a prestigious 30+ year career at USDA NRCS, including a 12-year term as the State Soil Scientist for Mississippi. Mr. Johnson's experience in both soil science and conservation make him an indispensable fount of knowledge for technical support and training for our farming community.
TBD
Speaker soon to be announced
Organizer
Up in Farms
This event is hosted by Up in Farms and its partner organizations.
Sponsor
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USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
Speakers
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Delaney JohnsonSoil and Conservation Science Director, Up in Farms
Mr. Johnson joined Up in Farms after a prestigious 30+ year career at USDA NRCS, including a 12-year term as the State Soil Scientist for Mississippi. Mr. Johnson’s experience in both soil science and conservation make him an indispensable fount of knowledge for technical support and training for our farming community.
Weather
Partly cloudy
82 °F
Wind: 9 MPH
Humidity: 60 %
Feels like: 84 °F
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