Growing vegetable crops successfully requires a solid understanding of foundational concepts in crop management. Join us for this 7-part webinar series and let our team of MU Extension Horticulture specialists help you build a solid foundation for success. Following the conclusion of this webinar series, we will be hosting a separate series of webinars that will dive into management of specific crops. This webinar series is designed for vegetable producers growing crops for sale, but all are welcome to attend. Live webinars will be recorded and the recordings will be made available to all registrants in case you are unable to attend session(s)  

Class Sessions Include:  

• Planning for Vegetable Production   
• Soil Management and Plant Nutrition   
• Weed Management & Mulching   
• Irrigation Management and Fertigation Systems   
• Integrated Pest Management of Insects and Diseases
• Postharvest Management & Produce Safety   
• Farmer Panel & Resources for Specialty Crop Producers   

If you have questions about the webinar series, contact the Pike County MU Extension office at 573-324-5464  

*This Webinar series is supported by the USDA NIFA-Missouri Beginning Farmers and Ranchers, and Beginning Veteran Farmers Grant