Calendar of Events



August 2010

August 9. Extending the Season High Tunnel Workshop. 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. VDB Organic Farms/Turtle Creek Gardens, N5105 Pinnow Rd., Delavan, WI. Topics include basics regarding site selection and construction, benefits and challenges of high tunnel systems, soil considerations, funding resources and a tour of a high tunnel system. Registration is limited to the first 50 people. Fee for the workshop is $20. For registration, contact Beth Gehred at 920-541-3208 or via e-mail at beth@townandcountryrdc.org. Sponsored by Town and Country RC&D, Natural Resources Conservation Service, UW-Extension, VDB Organic Farms, Turtle Creek Gardens, Golden Pacific Structures and Carlin Horticulture Supply. Download an event brochure for more information.

August 25. High Tunnel Webinar. 1 pm to 2 pm. Offered by CEFS (Center for Environmental Farming Systems), North Carolina State University.
Online registration

September 2010

September 9. Free High Tunnel Growing Webinar. Learn How to Make Money Growing in High Tunnel Greenhouses. 7 PM - How to grow in and market your high tunnel crop. Webinar will run 45 minutes followed by a Q&A period. Questions in advance are appreciated. Please send emails to info@jrjohnson.com. Register today at www.hightunnelhub.com or by calling 1-800-328-9221. Download an event brochure to learn more.