

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Introduction to high tunnel berry production
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: This program is designed for growers new to small-scale berry production in high tunnel systems. Join us to learn the best ways to grow strawberries and blueberries in high tunnels which extends the growing season and improves fruit quality. You will learn about site selection, tunnel setup, and best practices for planting and care. We will cover variety selection and tips for maximizing yield. 
The Natural Resource Conservation Service will provide information on the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for socially disadvantaged, beginning and limited resource farmers/ranchers and how they can apply for assistance to implement conservation practices through high-tunnel production. 

Cost: Free
Register by March 2, 2026
Location: Greensville/Emporia Extension office
105 Oak St.
Emporia, VA 23847

Registration opening late winter 2026 
Register here*: https://ext.vsu.edu/calendar 
* If registration is not available through ext.vsu.edu/calendar, please email srutherford@vt.edu to register.


Call 434-348-4223 or email Sara, srutherford@vt.edu with questions about this program.

Virginia Tech is an EEO/AA (including individuals with disabilities and veterans) employer. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact the Greensville/Emporia Extension Office at 434-348-4223 from 8:00am until 5:00pm Monday through Friday at least 10 days prior to the event.

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and local governments, and is an equal opportunity employer. For the full non-discrimination statement, please visit ext.vt.edu/accessibility.
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- **Event Categories**: calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 23

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://ext.vsu.edu/calendar?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=emporia-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Emporia
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 105 Oak St., Emporia, VA, United States, Virginia 23847
- **lat**: 36.68933
- **long**: -77.54374
- **full address**: 105 Oak St., Emporia, VA, United States, Virginia 23847

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Greensville/Emporia- Agriculture and Natural Resources (https://allevents.in/org/greensville-emporia-agriculture-and-natural-resources/19296079)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 105 Oak St., Emporia, VA, United States, Virginia 23847
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Greensville/Emporia- Agriculture and Natural Resources
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** calendar
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Introduction to high tunnel berry production ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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