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In this course, you will be introduced to the core principles and practical skills of growing under cover through a blend of curated readings, practical, real-world case studies, and recordings from expert-led workshops.

This mix of materials provides both foundational knowledge and firsthand insights from farmers and specialists. Together, these resources create an engaging, experience-based learning environment that supports a deeper understanding of season extension practices.

Because this is a self-paced course, you can move through the material as quickly or slowly as you’d like.

You Will Learn How To

• Explain season extension principles
• Manage soil health under cover
• Plan and manage tunnel crops
• Apply integrated pest and disease management (IPM)
• Control the tunnel environment
• Evaluate financial feasibility
• Access USDA EQIP funding
• Use recordkeeping for decision-making
• Develop marketing strategies
• Find ongoing support and resources