Tunnel to Table: MU Extension’s Guide to Growing Specialty Crops in Tunnels for High Yields & Low Risks
Location
Virtual Event
Date
January 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM - April 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Pricing
About
Location: virtual on Zoom
Time: Tuesdays January 20th-April 14th, 6:30-8:00pm
Join University of Missouri Extension and partner institutions for a practical 12-session webinar series on growing specialty crops in high, low, and caterpillar tunnels. Learn directly from Extension specialists and researchers as they cover tunnel construction, irrigation and fertility management, pest and disease control, specialty crop production, and economics. Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your tunnel production year-round, this series offers trusted, research-based guidance to help your farm thrive.
Live attendance is encouraged, but all sessions will also be recorded.
Series will be followed by in-person field days offered across the state in late spring and early summer. Locations and dates TBD.
Cost: $96-140
This course is offered with a tiered pricing model to provide greater access for all community members. To determine your course enrollment fee please review the Sliding Scale Table (https://i.emlfiles4.com/cmpdoc/9/4/0/0/9/1/files/27861_sliding-scale-fee-2026-tunnel-to-table-1.pdf) select a promo code based off of your annual household income. Use this promo code at the end of Registration to reduce your course fee.
We also offer a limited number of scholarships for those who are experiencing underemployment or similar financial challenges. If you are interested in a scholarship, please fill out the Scholarship Interest Form. Scholarships are generously offered by the Missouri SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education) Program.
Sessions
Jan. 20, 2026
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06:30 PM - 08:00 PM CST Low Tunnel Production
Instructor: Ramon Arancibia, PhD – Field Specialist in Horticulture, MU Extension
Jan. 27, 2026
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06:30 PM - 08:00 PM CST Managing Irrigation & Fertigation in High Tunnels
Instructor: Juan Cabrera Garcia, PhD – State Extension Specialist for Horticulture, MU Extension
Feb. 3, 2026
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06:30 PM - 08:00 PM CST Managing Soil Fertility in High Tunnel Production
Instructor: Justin Keay, MS - Field Specialist in Horticulture, MU Extension
Feb. 10, 2026
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06:30 PM - 08:00 PM CST Economics of Diversified Crop Rotations in High Tunnels
Instructor: Cary Rivard, PhD – Associate Professor, Extension Specialist of Horticulture & Natural Resources, Kansas State University
Feb. 17, 2026
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06:30 PM - 08:00 PM CST Managing Insect & Mite Pests in High Tunnel Production
Instructor: Raymond Cloyd, PhD – Professor in Horticultural Entomology, Kansas State University
Feb. 24, 2026
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06:30 PM - 08:00 PM CST High Tunnel Cucumber & Strawberry Production
Instructor: Weinjing Guan, PhD – Associate Professor of Horticulture, Purdue University
March 3, 2026
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06:30 PM - 08:00 PM CST High Tunnel Construction & Structural Options
Instructor: Gabe Hahn – Water Systems Manager, Custom Foodscapes
March 10, 2026
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06:30 PM - 08:00 PM CDT High Tunnel Tomato Production
Instructor: Lewis Jett, PhD – Extension Specialist, West Virginia University
March 17, 2026
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06:30 PM - 08:00 PM CDT Ornamental Crops in High Tunnel Production
Instructor: Chris Lueking, MS – Horticulture Educator, University of Illinois Extension
March 31, 2026
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06:30 PM - 08:00 PM CDT Disease Management in High Tunnels and Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation to Control soilborne diseases
Instructor: Anna Testen, PhD – Research Plant Pathologist, USDA Agricultural Research Service
April 7, 2026
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06:30 PM - 08:00 PM CDT High Tunnel Budgets and Finances
Instructor: MU Extension Agribusiness & Policy Extension Specialist
April 14, 2026
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06:30 PM - 08:00 PM CDT Finding Success in High Tunnel Production
Grower panel, speakers TBD