Success Stories

Hydroponic Vegetable Production in Old Tobacco Barn

Author: April Wilhoit

Major Program: Commercial Horticulture

A couple of entrepreneurs in Fleming County decided they were interested in growing vegetables hydroponically in an old tobacco barn.  They initially seeked information on how they could be successful as well as become GAP certified.  The Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers book was supplied to the two and a specialist farm visit was also planned.  The two entrepreneurs  and their wives attended the Produce Best Practice Training at the Fleming County Extension

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