Commercial Vegetable & Fruit Production - University of Minnesota Extension

Minnesota's local and regional food system includes the production of sweet corn, peas, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, squash, pumpkins, green beans, carrots, apples, grapes, strawberries and blueberries, and other specialty or niche crops. Unlike many sectors of Minnesota’s agricultural economy, commercial vegetable and fruit production is growing steadily. Commercial growers want new research information and education on refining production and marketing practices to produce healthy foods and enhance profitability. Our program’s research and education focuses on early-season stand establishment and development of integrated cropping systems that improve production efficiency, use fewer inputs, and protect natural resources. More…

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Features

Minnesota High Tunnel Production Manual for Commercial Growers

A relatively new concept to extend your vegetable and fruit growing season and manage risk.

	Program Hot Topics


	Nutrient Management - Fertilizer guidelines for sound economical and environmental use.

	Offerings


	We organize, coordinate and participate in various events such as: Area II Potato Growers Association conference Beginning Winemaking Short Course Farmers Market workshops High Tunnel workshops Horticultural Research Center Field Day International Potato Expo Midwest Food Processors Association Processing Crops Conference Midwest Food Processors Association Meeting and Field Tour MN Apple Growers Association annual conference and field day Morris Hort Day and Hort Night North Central Research and Outreach Center Hort Day North Country Berry and Vegetable Schools Southern Research and Outreach Center Open House Staples Hort Day Upper Midwest Fruit and Vegetable Growers annual conference Wine Analysis Short Course Winemakers Roundtable

Contact Information

Carl Rosen Program Coordinator & Nutrient Management Specialist
Department of Soil, Water, & Climate
1991 Upper Buford Circle
St. Paul, MN 55108
PHONE: 612-625-8114
FAX: 612-625-2208
Email: rosen006@umn.edu

Program Team
Contact an Educator at a Regional Center or County Office near you.