People consider starting a greenhouse for a variety of reasons, and greenhouse farming provides a way to grow year-round. However, managing the production system and its environment requires extended knowledge and constant attention to detail.
A course from Rutgers will cover:
- Controlled environment crop production;
- Plant pests;
- Plant diseases;
- Plant nutrition;
- Hydroponics;
- Food safety;
- Plant lighting;
- Round table discussion;
- And more
The second day of this course will take place at different local greenhouses, giving students the opportunity to view and compare different greenhouse operations.