1051 - Commercial Horticulture | ||
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1051.1) | 11 |
Number of participants engaged in commercial horticulture programming |
Author: Kevin Lyons
Major Program: Commercial Horticulture
A High Tunnel System, commonly called a “hoop house,” is an increasingly popular conservation practice for farmers, and is available with financial assistance through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Since the establishment of this program, many high tunnels have been built throughout the state. It is a new growing system for them and therefore it is imperative to offer educational training to help them s