Success StoryHuyck Farms
Huyck Farms
Author: Daniel Becker
Planning Unit: Horticulture
Major Program: Commercial Horticulture
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
Huyck Farms is a farm market in McCracken County in the process of revitalization. Nathan is continuing a business started by his great grandfather. Two high tunnels exist on the property, one of which sits empty after the spring bedding season. Harvesting tomatoes in late fall after field production is no longer possible is an opportunity to draw customers and increase market competitiveness. Over multiple visits the extension associate worked with Nathan on trellis design and maintenance. Because he was unfamiliar with the different options, several designs were used and presented at a September twilight tour. Attendees were briefly introduced to the contrast between field and high tunnel production before walking through and discussing the trellising practices on display. According to Kathy Wimberley, County Horticulture Agent, of the 17 persons in attendance “100% said they learned something. As a cooperator, Nathan experienced firsthand the added expertise and labor required for this management system.
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