Maximize your high tunnel production with this in-depth 2-hour virtual workshop focused on creating the ideal growing environment. High tunnels offer valuable protection from unpredictable weather, but managing the internal climate is key to unlocking their full potential. This workshop will cover practical strategies to help you create optimal conditions that support healthy, high-yield crops year-round.
Topics will include managing heat, humidity, ventilation, and airflow to maintain a balanced environment that reduces disease risks and minimizes crop losses. Learn how to prevent common issues like condensation, poor air circulation, and temperature fluctuations that can compromise plant health.
The workshop will also explore innovative climate control solutions, such as energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, including the GAHT® (Ground to Air Heat Transfer) system. Discover how these systems can help stabilize tunnel temperatures, improve energy efficiency, and significantly lower fuel costs, allowing for sustainable and cost-effective production.
Whether you're growing vegetables, flowers, or specialty crops, this session will provide actionable insights and techniques to fine-tune your high tunnel systems for greater productivity and resilience.
About the Presenters
Jonathan Ebba is a Field Specialist with the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, where they design educational programs and provide direct technical assistance to commercial farmers and growers. With specialized expertise in controlled environment and covered agriculture, [Your Name] focuses on greenhouse and high tunnel production systems. They offer guidance on environmental control, crop production, and structural and equipment management for tunnels and greenhouses, helping farmers optimize their growing operations.
Marc Plinke is the founder of Ceres Greenhouse Solutions, where he leads efforts to design sustainable, energy-efficient systems for year-round food production. With a background as a chemical and process engineer at Gore Technologies, Marc transitioned into greenhouse design after transforming his own 1950s Boulder home into a beyond-net-zero-energy house. Over the past decade, he has applied his engineering expertise to create innovative greenhouse solutions, including the patented GAHT® climate battery system, energy-efficient HVAC systems, automated controls, and data analysis support. Marc is dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions that empower growers to operate sustainably and efficiently.
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