Posts tagged with: high tunnel

Two men stand outdoors on a farm, examining a small object in one man’s hand. Surrounded by grass, farm equipment, and greenhouse frames, they discuss high tunnel construction as part of a workshop for veterans in agriculture.

High Tunnel Construction Workshop for Veterans

By Olivia Young / July 2, 2025

This event is perfect for veterans who want to learn about high tunnels and their benefits, such as season extension, plant protection from extreme weather, and disease and insect prevention.…

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Farm Ops: High Tunnel Construction Workshop for Veterans

By Nina Saeli / April 1, 2024

Farmer veteran James Turrell hosted fellow veterans on his farm for a hands-on workshop on high tunnels, sponsored by Farm Ops, highlighting their use in season extension, crop protection, and…

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A farmer trellises peppers, eggplants, tomatoes, and cucumbers in a greenhouse.

Notes from the Field: Nerding-Out on Farm Tech

By Dean Koyanagi / July 20, 2020

In this series, farmers will share what they are testing and trying.   Our farm here in Ithaca is approximately 40 acres of hilly glacial sediment made up of: 14…

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High Tunnel Research Increases Profits for NY Growers

By Judson Reid / April 6, 2020

According to the latest Census of Agriculture, there are nearly 8000 U.S. farms growing tomatoes in protected settings including greenhouses or high tunnels with a total value of $419 million.…

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High Tunnel Research to Support Winter Production

By Ethan Grundberg / July 1, 2019

Season extension infrastructure is needed for farmers to maintain year-round supply of local produce. The rise in demand for year-round supply of local produce has led many vegetable growers in…

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From Beekeeping to Business Planning: Register Now for Block Four Courses

By Kacey Deamer / January 16, 2019

Register now to learn about business management, soil health, specialty mushrooms, beekeeping, business plans, high tunnels, and grazing. Courses fill up quickly and registration closes for block four in just…

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A Farmer’s Perspective – Long Term Soil Health and Fertility in a High Tunnel

By Andy Fellenz / October 2, 2017

Maintaining and improving soil health and fertility in a high tunnel is difficult and demands an analytical approach. My first introduction to high tunnels was in 1998 at an organic…

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