Get a hands-on look at how high tunnels can reduce on‑farm risk.
High Tunnel Farm Tour & Networking
- Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for an interactive farm tour at Sprouting Dreams Farm, where high tunnels are actively in use. We will take a guided walk-through of several high tunnel setups, hearing directly from the owner, Eugene Thalmann, about what’s worked, what hasn’t, and how high tunnels help manage risk—from early frosts and heavy rains to pest and disease pressure.
Tour stops inside the tunnels will cover:
- construction
- ventilation
- irrigation
- crop choices
- and seasonal planning
We will also have time for a farmer Q&A and discussion of risk mitigation strategies.
The event will wrap up with a farmer networking gathering, offering space to connect. Feel free to bring a dish to share and enjoy an informal potluck as we continue the conversation and build community around high tunnels as a risk management tool.
Learn more about Sprouting Dreams Farm by visiting www.sproutingdreamsfarm.com
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator, provider, and employer. This material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2024-70027-42540 and #2022-06508
Fee
FREE!
Register
https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248
Contact
Melinda Meddaugh
Agriculture & Food Systems Sr. Issue Leader
mm2592@cornell.edu
(845) 292-6180 Ext. 116
Location
Sprouting Dreams Farm
5474 State Route 55
Liberty, NY 12754
Last updated April 24, 2026