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FM2 farmers take in Russell County High Tunnel Field Day

High tunnels are popping up everywhere
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By Barbara Armitage

So what do farmer's do for fun? The farmer's from the Farmer's Market on the Square like to spend time at events like the High Tunnel Field Day at the Adams Farm in Russell Springs, KY, learning more about how they can extend their growing seasons in order to bring customers fresh fruits and vegetables longer.

It's true that there's not much in this world more fun than picking tomatoes on a hot summer day but sometimes we do take a day away from the farm.

High tunnels are popping up everywhere thanks mostly to the EQUIP High Tunnel Initiative through the NRCS office. Crops grown in ground in these tunnels, like these strawberries and raspberries, are protected from the elements and are typically ready for market weeks before and after crops grown conventionally.

Results of high tunnel production can be seen at the Farmer's Market on the Square Saturdays, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY 8am-1pmCT and Tuesdays 4:30pm-7:30pmCT.




This story was posted on 2014-09-17 01:14:12
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FM2 farmers visit Russell County, KY high tunnel installation



2014-09-17 - Russell Springs, KY - Photo by Barbara Armitage. High Tunnel Field Day - Donna Jones, Debbie Burris, Danny Burris, Barbara's Husband, Wayne Armitage, Sandy Scott, host; Darrell Bunnell and photographer Barbara Armitage visited the Adams Farm in Russell County, KY, and had some fun - farmer style. Barbara Armitage, Farmer's Market on the Square Saturday market coordinator.
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