Date: 03/04/2015
Time: 9:30am-2:30pm CST
Location
Southwest Research & Outreach Center
Lamberton, Minn. – The Southwest Research and Outreach Center (SWROC) will host Season Extension Day on Wednesday, March 4. This event focuses on high-tunnels – walk-in, plastic covered structures that can extend the fruit and vegetable growing season.
Presentations will discuss composting, pruning and plant spacing, SWROC high tunnel research, IPM, and abundant living on the prairies. Speakers include: Thomas Halbach, U of M Extension Professor, Dept. of Soil, Water & Climate; Terry Nennich, U of M Extension Educator, Horticulture; Paulo Pagliari, SWROC Soil Scientist; Angela Orshinsky, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Plant Pathology; and Nathan Harder, local producer, Jubilee Fruits & Vegetables.
Join us at Season Extension Day on Wednesday, March 4! Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. with presentations beginning at 9:30 a.m. Registration is $20.00 and includes lunch and handouts. Please preregister by Thursday, February 26. For more information or to download the registration form, visit http://swroc.cfans.umn.edu or call the SWROC at 507-752-7372. Season Extension Day is sponsored by a CERES Trust Organic Research Initiative grant.
