Title
Organic Under Glass and Plastic
Overview
Hoophouses can provide a competitive advantage, a more-certain crop, and a way to spread income and work over a longer growing season. Chris Blanchard will give you a look at construction options, cropping techniques, and how to extend the growing season for warm-season crops as well as produce greens through the winter.
Outline
1. Summer Production
2. Winter Production
3. Hoophouse Troubles
4. Construction Styles and Options
5. Going Mobile
6. A Final Thought
Series
In The Field
Topics
Production, Season Extension
Audience
All Farmers
Length
45 - 90 minutes
Organic Under Glass and Plastic
Overview
Hoophouses can provide a competitive advantage, a more-certain crop, and a way to spread income and work over a longer growing season. Chris Blanchard will give you a look at construction options, cropping techniques, and how to extend the growing season for warm-season crops as well as produce greens through the winter.
Outline
1. Summer Production
2. Winter Production
3. Hoophouse Troubles
4. Construction Styles and Options
5. Going Mobile
6. A Final Thought
Series
In The Field
Topics
Production, Season Extension
Audience
All Farmers
Length
45 - 90 minutes
