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Tour to visit High Tunnels
(Extended Season Production) in Benton Harbor, Wed Aug 15 at 6 pm
Please share information about this meeting and tour with anyone who
may be interested. Using high tunnels is one strategy to stretch the
farmers market season and increase farmer income.
High tunnels are low-cost greenhouses that are gaining popularity for
production of a large range of crops worldwide. A twilight meeting and research
plot tour is scheduled for 6:00 pm on Wednesday, August 15, at the Southwest
Michigan Research and Extension Center in Benton Harbor, MI. Anyone interested
in how high tunnels can be used to increase produce quality or yields, reduce
chemical pesticide inputs, and/or modify harvest seasons for berries, sweet
cherries, vegetables, and even cut flowers are welcome. MSU researchers and
extension educators will be on hand to discuss the Project GREEEN-funded
research trials on production systems for various high value crops under
Haygrove high tunnels.
To reach the Center, take exit 30 off I-94 (Napier Avenue),
travel east on Napier for 2 1/2 miles to Hillandale Road. Turn south
(right) and travel to the entrance to SWMREC (about 1/4 mile).
For additional directions call 269-944-1477.