northcentral.sare.org news management-of-the-spotted-wing-drosophila-using-high-tunnels
Management of the Spotted Wing Drosophila Using High Tunnels
...and garlic. They also design and manage high tunnels, computerized climate control systems, and subterranean solar thermal heating systems. Erik Gundacker helps manage the high tunnels at Scenic Valley and...
www.sare.org publications manage-weeds-on-your-farm cultural-weed-management
Ch 3. Cultural Weed Management
...regard that plant density recommendations are always developed in weed free conditions. If your field usually has moderate to high weed density, typical recommendations may be inappropriate. In a survey...
southern.sare.org resources high-tunnel-pest-exclusion-system
High Tunnel Pest Exclusion System
...readily available crop production technologies like high tunnels (popularized nationwide with USDA-NRCS programs) with the use of shade cloths (generally used over the high tunnels) for plant protection. As discussed...
southern.sare.org resources high-tunnel-pest-exclusion-system-part-ii
High Tunnel Pest Exclusion System Part II
...For example, in Alabama, there are a large number of producers with single or double high tunnels who sell locally at the farmers markets and on-farm retail. There are also...
www.sare.org resources high-tunnels
High Tunnels
Table of contents Case Studies-----------------------------2 High Tunnels and Marketing--------23 Site Considerations--------------------26 Selecting Your Structure-----------28 Construction Tips---------------------40 Environmental Management--------47 Soil and Crop Management---------54 Pest Management--------------------60 The manual was written by Ted...
www.sare.org resources organic-winter-production-scheduling-in-unheated-high-tunnels-in-colorado
Organic Winter Production Scheduling in Unheated High Tunnels in Colorado
Colorado State University researchers and five collaborating farmers explored winter production scheduling for hardy organic vegetable crops in unheated high tunnels. The objective was to establish optimal timing for the...
northcentral.sare.org resources high-tunnel-cucumber-production-guide
High Tunnel Cucumber Production Guide
...the sidewalls and/or gable vents. Thus, high tunnels are a more open environment compared to greenhouses, resulting in unique growing conditions. Over the past 20 years, high tunnels have become...
southern.sare.org resources pest-exclusion-systems-for-pest-management-in-vegetable-production-across-the-southeast
Pest Exclusion Systems for Pest Management in Vegetable Production Across the Southeast
...Permanent Pest Exclusion System Permanent Pest Exclusion System is specifically designed for high tunnels as a long-term strategy for managing pests. High Tunnel Pest Exclusion Systems, or HTPE, are commonly...
northeast.sare.org news northeast-sare-administrative-council-approves-5-8m-for-62-projects
Northeast SARE Administrative Council Approves $5.8M for 62 projects
...University of Vermont $199,688 Insect, disease, soil fertility and crop management in high tunnels are different from field production, demanding specific skills to ensure crop quality and yield. Growers new...
www.sare.org resources on-farm-fertigation-trials-in-kansas-city-area-organic-high-tunnels
On-Farm Fertigation Trials in Kansas City-Area Organic High Tunnels
Five certified organic farms in the Kansas City area did one-year comparisons of the use of compost, fertigation and foliar feeding on high tunnel tomatoes, with respect to quantity and...