COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension will offer a seven-part webinar series in January and February on how to manage vegetable crops for maximum yield. The series runs 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 6-Feb. 25, 2025.

“This will be a great webinar for aspiring and beginning farmers, and for seasoned growers looking to sharpen their game,” says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Justin Keay. “This series has all the classes to help growers build a solid foundation to support successful production of vegetable crops.”

Later in the year, MU Extension will offer other classes on specific crops such as tomatoes, root crops and leafy greens.

Class sessions cover planning, soil management and plant nutrition, weed management and mulching, irrigation management and fertigation systems, integrated pest management and produce safety. The last session includes a farmer panel.

This webinar series is designed for vegetable producers growing crops for sale, but all are welcome to attend, says Keay. Live webinars will be recorded and made available to all registrants.

Scholarships are available in some counties for qualifying beginning farmers.

Register at http://muext.us/VPWS. For more information, contact the MU Extension Center in Pike County at 573-324-5464.

A USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Missouri Beginning Farmers and Ranchers and Beginning Veteran Farmers grant provides funding for this webinar.