registration closes on sept. 24.

This course is designed to acquaint experienced and novice growers with the many strategies available to manage weather-related risks, including too much water, too little water, wind, hail, intense sunlight, excess heat and frost/freeze events.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• Types of adverse weather common to the Southern Great Plains and the negative impacts they have on crop yield and quality
• Different windbreaks and how they are used to manage wind
• Components of a plasticulture production system, including high tunnel hoop houses and how they are used to manage weather-related risks
• How to install and use hail nets
• Methods used to install and use shade fabric
• The types and uses of field freeze protection technologies, including burners and overhead sprinkler systems

HOW YOU WILL LEARN:

• Seminar Presentations
• Q&A

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Market gardeners and hobby gardeners