Boosting Profits with High Tunnel Tomatoes: Production & Budgeting Strategies for Growers
December 2 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
$10.00
Join MU Extension Horticulture and Agribusiness Specialists for a practical, profit-focused webinar designed to help Missouri growers maximize returns from high-tunnel tomato production. High-tunnel tomatoes are a key revenue stream for many small farms—but turning a good crop into great margins requires smart production practices and solid financial management.
This session will equip you with tools and insights to:
- Grow healthier, more productive tomato crops in high tunnels
- Track input costs and project profits using MU Extension’s budgets
- Make informed decisions that improve your bottom line
Topics Covered:
- Optimizing High-Tunnel Tomato Production
- Fertility Management – Fine-tune nutrient inputs to boost yields
- Precision Irrigation – Tools and techniques for automated water delivery
- Insect Control – Strategies for managing persistent high-tunnel pests
- Disease Prevention – Proactive approaches to reduce disease pressure
- Using Crop Budgets to Track Costs & Project Profits
- Tomato Price Trends – Wholesale and retail insights for Missouri markets
- Budgeting Basics – How to get started and why it matters
- Profit Scenarios – Forecasting outcomes based on production decisions
- Recordkeeping Tips – Capturing the right data to feed your budget tools
Who Should Attend:
- Small farm operators
- Beginning and experienced high-tunnel growers
- Market gardeners
- Anyone looking to improve profitability in high-tunnel tomato production
Cost: $10
Contact: Justin Keay, justin.keay@missouri.edu, 573-324-5464