High Tunnel Production Webinar Series: MU Extension’s Guide to Growing Specialty Crops in Tunnels for High Yields & Low Risks
2026-01-20 18:30 - 2026-04-14 20:00 (America/Chicago) | MO
Location: virtual on Zoom
Time: Tuesdays January 20th-April 14th, 6:30-8:00pm
Join University of Missouri Extension and partner institutions for a practical 12-session webinar series on growing specialty crops in high, low, and caterpillar tunnels. Learn directly from Extension specialists and researchers as they cover tunnel construction, irrigation and fertility management, pest and disease control, specialty crop production, and economics. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your tunnel production year-round, this series offers trusted, research-based guidance to help your farm thrive.
Live attendance is encouraged, but all sessions will also be recorded.
Series will be followed by in-person field days offered across the state in late spring and early summer. Locations and dates TBD.
Cost: $96-140
This course is offered with a tiered pricing model to provide greater access for all community members. To determine your course enrollment fee please review the Sliding Scale Table (https://i.emlfiles4.com/cmpdoc/9/4/0/0/9/1/files/27861_sliding-scale-fee-2026-tunnel-to-table-1.pdf) select a promo code based off of your annual household income. Use this promo code at the end of Registration to reduce your course fee.

We also offer a limited number of scholarships for those who are experiencing underemployment or similar financial challenges. If you are interested in a scholarship, please fill out the Scholarship Interest Form. Scholarships are generously offered by the Missouri SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education) Program.

Food is Medicine Webinar
2026-01-21 12:00 - 14:00
The United States Department of Agriculture and Small Business Administration is collaborating with Cox Consulting to bring to you a webinar to discuss creative market expansion based on successful models across the southeast. The webinar will focus on healthcare systems and building resilient food systems for local economic development, and regional rural prosperity.
The “Food is Medicine”, theme is broadly recognized in its importance and the impact that dietary and food patterns play in combatting many health challenges, preventing diseases, and treating medical conditions. We will elaborate on partnerships and opportunities between the healthcare and agricultural industries.
The webinar is scheduled on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET. (Noon to 2pm CST). Please click HERE to register.
