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High Tunnels: Growing for the Cool Season and Winter Preparation
October 8 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
TruePrepare High Tunnels for Cool-Season Production
Virginia State University’s Small Farm Outreach Program and Virginia Cooperative Extension will offer a hybrid high-tunnel workshop October 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Coalfield Agricultural Center in Clintwood. Participants may attend in person or online.
Horticulture specialist and high-tunnel expert Sanjun Gu will focus on cool-season production and preparing structures and crops for the 2026-27 winter. The program is the third VSU hybrid high-tunnel event of 2026.
Practical Seasonal Planning
The session is designed for growers using high tunnels or considering protected production. Topics will center on extending production into colder months and preparing for winter conditions in the region.
Attend in Clintwood or Online
The in-person session will be held at the Coalfield Agricultural Center, 449 Agricultural Drive in Clintwood. An online option is also available. For more information, contact Wayne Browning at 804-760-3932 or wbrowning@vsu.edu. Registration is available through the official event page.
