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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. Presented by: Dr. Eric Hanson, Dept of Horticulture, Small Fruit Specialist If you would like to access previous postings to the Mich-Organic listserv you can copy and paste the following URL into your browser address bar http://list.msu.edu/archives/mich-organic.html