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Vegetable growing intensive

Learn how to improve efficiency in your vegetable operation to increase profits and yields. Attendees will leave this 2-day training with knowledge, skills and hands-on practice for moving their farm businesses beyond small volumes and into profitable, sustainable businesses.

All participants will receive printed manuals detailing many low-cost on-farm infrastructure plans and tables to plan their cropping systems.

Topics

  • Crop planning and variety selection
  • Planning beds and planting dates
  • Understanding how insects and weeds can impact yields and how to manage them
  • Weeding with tools for efficiency
  • Post-harvest handling and cooling for safety and quality
  • Food safety practices
  • Working with contracts and how to sell to wholesale customers

Audience

Vegetable farmers at any level of experience.

Cost

Registration

Register by January 9, 2026. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after registration closes. Cancellations before registration closes will be fully refunded.

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

Upcoming events

Jan
12

University of Minnesota Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC)

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