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Systems and Economic Data for High Tunnel Melon Production
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Research results by Cornell University Regional Vegetable Specialist Elisabeth Hodgdon, Ph.D., and Regional Agriculture Business Specialist Lindsey Pashow provide growers with data and insight into the production and economic factors that influence the opportunity to profitably produce cantaloupe in a high tunnel environment. Increasing consumer interest in local foods availability and the proliferation of high…
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High Tunnel Construction Workshop for Veterans
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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. Farmer veteran James Turrell is inviting fellow veterans to his farm to teach them about high tunnel basics. Participants will work together to put plastic…
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Farm Ops: High Tunnel Construction Workshop for Veterans
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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 pest management. Participants learned methods for covering high tunnels with plastic while learning about site selection considerations. After lunch, Turrell led discussions on end wall…
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Notes from the Field: Nerding-Out on Farm Tech
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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 acres of woods, 18 for field crops, 2 for orchard, 4 for support and buildings, and 2 of permanent raised beds with wide grass paths…
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High Tunnel Research Increases Profits for NY Growers
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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. How does New York rank? #2 in the U.S. for number of farms growing in protected settings with a total of 489 farms #3 in…
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High Tunnel Research to Support Winter Production
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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 Eastern New York to invest in season extension infrastructure. While Amy Ivy and Teresa Rusinek have collaborated with Jud Reid from the Cornell Vegetable Program…
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From Beekeeping to Business Planning: Register Now for Block Four Courses
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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 one month. Block Four Courses Start the Week of February 25 Registration closes for block four on Sunday, February 17 at 11:59 p.m. EST. We…
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A Farmer’s Perspective – Long Term Soil Health and Fertility in a High Tunnel
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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 farming conference, when I was still a wannabe farmer and knew little about farming. I eagerly absorbed the presenter’s message on high tunnel soil health…
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