2010 Greenhouse Tomato Short Course

If you are a grower of greenhouse tomatoes, or if you have interest in growing this crop, mark your calendar now for the 20th Annual Greenhouse Tomato Short Course. Participating in this program will be the best way to learn all about producing greenhouse tomatoes.

Course logoThe 2010 Greenhouse Tomato Short Course will be held at the Eagle Ridge Conference Center, 1500 Raymond Lake Road, Raymond, Mississippi. Expert speakers will present seminars on March 9 through 10 (Tuesday and Wednesday), top notch in their respective fields.

Special topics of focus this year will be 1) new and sustainable heating systems for greenhouses, 2) season extension with high tunnels, and 3) a pest management workshop.

Exhibitors from across the U.S. and Canada will be available to show you their products and discuss how to use them. All aspects of production will be thoroughly covered. Plan on attending this short course to learn all you need to know about this crop and run a successful greenhouse business. In recent years, the short course attracted participants from more than 20 states and several countries.

The Greenhouse Tomato Short Course continues to be the best deal around! Compare this program to others that cost over $500 to register. Advance registration is $125. Regular registration is $150 at the door, per person for the entire course.

Advance registration is encouraged so that the number of meals can be estimated accurately and must be received by February 25. New this year is online registration with a credit card.

The registration fee includes coffee, refreshments, several meals, all Extension publications, and some very special promotional items. All those who preregister will also receive the latest edition of the Greenhouse Tomato Short Course cap as well as the one-of-a-kind 14-ounce tomato coffee mug.

For further information, send email to Dr. Rick Snyder at RickS@ext.msstate.edu or call (601) 892-3731. Mississippi growers can contact their local Mississippi County Extension Office.

Other Information:

Live Pre-recorded Radio

Listen to a recorded radio interview from Better Farming, MSU Office of Agricultural Communications, Mississippi State University. Each program runs about 5 minutes. Real Player or similar software is required. "Extension Vegetable Specialist Dr. Rick Snyder provides some facts and figures about Mississippi's greenhouse tomato industry and previews the Greenhouse Tomato Short Course."
For more information contact Dr. Rick Snyder (601) 892-3731 • ricks@ext.msstate.edu
     
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