www.sare.org resources on-farm-fertigation-trials-in-kansas-city-area-organic-high-tunnels On-Farm Fertigation Trials in Kansas City-Area Organic High Tunnels Five certified organic farms in the Kansas City area did one-year comparisons of the use of compost, fertigation and foliar feeding on high tunnel tomatoes, with respect to quantity and...
www.sare.org resources comparing-four-ultra-low-cost-season-extension-structures-on-a-missouri-farm Comparing Four Ultra-Low-Cost Season Extension Structures on a Missouri Farm Wintergreen Farm is a family operation on 5 acres, with about 2 acres in vegetable production. The Grabners use unheated hoophouses, large coldframes and small high tunnels to grow cool-season...
www.sare.org resources organic-heirloom-tomato-production-in-high-tunnel-and-open-field-systems Organic Heirloom Tomato Production in High Tunnel and Open Field Systems Organic heirloom tomatoes are a high-value product with a growing demand but there are many challenges to successful cultivation. High tunnel systems may help farmers supply a growing regional market...
www.sare.org resources moving-nursery-producers-toward-sustainable-practices-fact-sheets Moving Nursery Producers Toward Sustainable Practices Fact Sheets In recent years, there has been increased interest in sustainable production practices among nursery producers, primarily for economic reasons. Conventional nursery production relies heavily on the use of plastic containers,...
www.sare.org resources tomato-grafting-for-disease-resistance-and-increased-productivity Tomato Grafting for Disease Resistance and Increased Productivity Researchers around the world have demonstrated that grafting can protect plants against a variety of soil-borne diseases in various climates and conditions. Grafting has been successfully implemented in many countries...