News & Updates
High Tunnel Production and Management Survey
If you are a vegetable grower who is using high tunnels in your operation, we invite you to participate in this study. You must be age 18 or older to participate in this research study. Your unique perspective and opinions are valuable to this study. Your participation entails completing a survey that aims to help researchers at the University of Tennessee Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics and the University of Kentucky Department of Horticulture to assess production and management practices used in high tunnel vegetable production, challenges faced when growing vegetables in high tunnels, and better understand the use and willingness to use soil solarization as an alternative to manage soilborne pests, pathogens, and weeds in high tunnels. The University of Tennessee and the University of Kentucky are receiving funding from Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) to conduct this study. The survey includes questions about your use of high tunnels, management and production practices, your farm, and you, and should take 15 to 25 minutes to complete, depending on the crops you are growing on your farm.
You have the opportunity to enter into a random drawing for a $250 gift card.
If you have questions about the study or the procedures, you may contact the researcher, Margarita Velandia, at mvelandi@utk.edu or at (865)974-7409. If you have questions about your rights as a participant, you may contact the University of Tennessee IRB Compliance Officer at utkirb@utk.edu or (865)974-7697. Thank you for assisting the University of Tennessee and the University of Kentucky with this survey.
Use the following link tiny.utk.edu/T5CQ7 to complete the survey. If you prefer to scan a QR code, see the flyer.
NEW! Summer 2023 YouTube videos
- Check out our new playlist that discusses our new projects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fcxZZoQgJQ&list=PLQEQoZRMbybJzhDQQs0QF9j6eTIAmkq7C&pp=iAQB
Vegetable Alert Listserv for Commercial Growers
Commercial growers can subscribe to the Veggie Alert Listserv. This email mailing list allows growers to receive the most up to date information and notifications from University of Kentucky specialists.
Subscribe at: https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cCtU7usSqWbyZq6
Veg Crops Extension and Research is now on Instagram
We are just getting started on Instagram, but please follow us and see updates on our projects, events, and programs. @uky_veg_crops
We are looking forward to sharing with you!
2023 SEVEW Vegetable Handbook
The 2023 Southeastern Vegetable Extension Workers (SEVEW) Commercial Vegetable Handbook is now available. It is free to download. Visit the following link to download a copy of the handbook: www.vegcrophandbook.com
If you want a hard copy of the handbook, please contact your county extension agent. Hard copies are limited.
Cucurbit Downy Mildew Forecasting
To receive alerts on downy mildew moving into your region, visit the Cucurbit Downy Mildew Forecasting System: https://cdm.ipmpipe.org/
This will help you better prepare for potential disease and plan your disease mananagement accordingly.
Website for Grower Meetings in the Region
Here is a link to find the dates and locations of different vegetable grower meetings in our region.
Kentucky Vegetable Crops Extension & Research YouTube channel
In order to help answer some questions that I receive on a recurring basis, we have created a YouTube channel where I will post short video tutorials and presentations on specific topics.
Here's the link:
