Tuesday, March 8, 2011

High Tunnel Installation Workshop

Friday, April 1—Sat, April 2

8:30am-4:30pm

Hosted by Fassnight Creek Farm, 1366 S. Fort Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807

Gain the knowledge and experience you need to install your own high tunnel! You are invited to participate in an upcoming High Tunnel Installation Workshop lead by :

• Norman Kilmer of Morgan County Seeds

• Patrick Byers, University of Missouri Extension Horticulturist

• Dan Bigbee, Fassnight Creek Farm

for a hands-on practical experience of what it takes to build or install a high tunnel. High tunnels are gaining in momentum as more and more producers understand their unmatched value in season extension.

The workshop will be held at Fassnight Creek Farm, 1366 S. Fort Avenue, Springfield, MO and all are welcome to participate. Please come prepared for the weather (don’t forget your hats and gloves!).

Please direct questions to Patrick Byers or by calling 417-881-8909.
A $25 registration fee will be charged to help cover the cost of speakers, beverages, snacks, lunches and educational materials.

Directions:
Fassnight Creek Farm, at 1366 S. Fort Avenue, is located on Fort Street, north of Sunshine Avenue and south of Grand Avenue.

Pre-registration is required with registration fee of $25. Class size will be restricted to 25 participants. Make checks payable to University of Missouri Extension and return with registration form to:

Sabrina Brown
MU Extension-Greene County
2400 S. Scenic
Springfield, MO 65807

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