High Tunnel Production Conference: Enhance Your Tunnel Vision

Calling all high tunnel growers! 

Whether you are a new or experienced high tunnel grower, plan to join UMaine, UNH, and UVM for this two-day event. Come learn from experts and other farmers, talk with vendors, and see their products at the trade show.  This conference will offer useful information for high tunnel growers and agricultural service providers of all experience levels and all crops.

REGISTRATION:

• Registration is available online
• The registration deadline is December 3.
• Questions about registration can be communicated to Teresa Locke, Administrative Assistant, teresa.locke@unh.edu, 603-787-6944

COST:

• $120 for both days.* Registration fee includes the farm tour, all educational sessions, admission to the trade show, and lunch on Day 2.
• Additional people from the same farm are just $90 each.

VENDORS:

• There are a limited number of vendor spaces remaining, and we would love to have your business or non-profit join us.  Companies interested in in being a vendor at the conference should email Jonathan.Ebba@unh.edu”

CREDITS:

• Pesticide applicator re-certification credits in New England states and New York will be awarded. (The specific number of credits are pending approval). 

PROGRAM:

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

• 9:00 - 11:00 am  - Optional Farm Tour - Edgewater Farm, Plainfield, NH. (https://www.edgewaterfarm.com/)
• 12:00 - 1:00 pm - Registration
• 1:00 - 1:15 pm - Welcome
• 1:15 – 2:30 pm - Cucumbers - Farmer-to-Farmer: moderated discussion on all aspects of production, from soil prep to plant health to economics. Moderated by Becky Sideman (UNH)
• 2:30 - 3:00 pm - Break
• 3:00 - 4:00 pm - Winter Greens - Farmer-to-Farmer: moderated discussions on all aspects of production, from soil prep to plant health to economics. Moderated by Becky Sideman (UNH)
• 4:00 or 4:30 pm - Wrap Up and Socialization

Thursday, December 11, 2025

• 8:00 - 8:50 am - Registration and Refreshments
• 8:50 - 9:00 am - Welcome
• 9:00 - 10:00 am - Session 1: High Tunnel Ventilation, Airflow, Heat and Humidity - Jonathan Ebba (UNH) & Heather Bryant (UNH)
• 10:00 -10:15 am - Break
• 10:15 -11:00 am - Session 2: Common Soil Health Issues and What to Do about Them - Becky Maden  (UVM) & Bruce Hoskins (UMaine)
• 11:00 -12:00 pm - Session 3: High Tunnel Irrigation - Will Hastings (UNH)
• 12:00 - 1:30 pm - Lunch (Provided) & Visit Trade Show
• 1:30 - 2:00 pm - Session 4: Diagnosis of Abiotic Issues - Ann Hazelrigg (UVM)
• 2:00 - 2:30 pm - Session 5: Honing In On High Tunnel Habitat & Trap Plants - Cheryl Sullivan (UVM)
• 2:30 - 2:45 pm - Break
• 2:45 - 3:15 pm - Session 6: The Economics of High Tunnel Production - Vern Grubinger (UVM)
• 3:15 - 3:45 pm - Session 7: Hot Topics from Around the Region - multiple speakers TBD
• 3:45 - 4:00 pm - Farewell & Door Prizes

CO-SPONSORED BY:

• The University of Vermont
• The University of Maine
• The University of New Hampshire

The sponsoring organizations offer education and employment to everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or familial status. If you need an accommodation to participate in our programming, please contact Heather Bryant at Heather.Bryant@unh.edu or (603) 787-6944 prior to the event. Given ample time, we will make any reasonable effort to meet your needs, including language access services if requested, which will be provided free of charge.

*A fee is charged for this Extension program to cover costs. A limited number of scholarships are available to individuals unable to pay.