Paul Smiths VIC entrance road (28 December 2012). Photo courtesy of Don Kirche. Used by permission.

Getting the Most from Your High Tunnel
Monday, 9 December
10:00 AM - 3:00 AM

Learn how to build and get the most out of your high-tunnel green house with Cornell Cooperative Extension. Speakers include Amy Ivy, specialist with the Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture program and Judson Reid, specialist with the Cornell Vegetable program.  

Participants will learn about what crops work in tunnels and what to look for when selected a tunnel. The program also covers irrigation basics, temperature management and ventilation, structures and site considerations, crop culture spacing, tunnel management, and the impact of snow loads and wind.

This program is part of a statewide grant from NYS Dept of Ag & Markets and is targeted to new high tunnel growers and anyone considering getting started. It is also designed for commercial growers who are new to high tunnels.  NRCS cooperating farms are particularly encouraged to attend.  All who are interested in improving their crop yield, quality, and profitability by using high tunnels are welcome.

Coffee and refreshments will be available at 9:30 AM. The program runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. $25/person. Lunch and resource materials included in the registration fee.  Please register by 1 December by calling (518) 561-7450.  For more information, email Amy Ivy at adi@cornell.edu. To register on line, click here.

Online Registration for the High Tunnel Program
Printable Brochure

This program is sponsored by CCE Clinton County in collaboration with the Cornell Vegetable Program and the Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program and is funded in part by a Specialty Crops Research Initiative block grant through the NYS Dept of Ag & Markets.





















Explore the VIC

The Paul Smiths VIC offers a wide variety of programs throughout the year to educate and inform Adirondack Park residents and visitors about the natural wonders of the Adirondack Mountains. You can help support these programs by joining the Friends of the VIC. More information on Friends of the VIC memberships

Explore the Trails

The VIC trails are free and open to the public, from dawn to dusk, spring through fall. In winter, the trails are open to cross-country skiers and snowshoers for a fee. Day or season passes may be purchased.