CLEARBROOK, Minn. — Nearly 100 Minnesota producers will receive financial support to put up seasonal high tunnels on their farms this year as part of an environment conservation program. The USDA's ...

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“The season extension with high tunnels is beneficial, but it’s even more beneficial when you look at the quality of produce they’re producing while also getting protection from wind, hail, frost, ...

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Cedar Creek Gardens, located in southwest South Dakota, stays productive long after most farms shut down for the winter thanks to its use of plastic-covered high tunnels.

This story is reported by South Dakota News Watch, a non-profit news organization. Find more in-depth reporting at www.sdnewswatch.org. OKATON, S.D. – When snow covers the frozen ground, and most ...

While the topic of the evening was billed as a chance to learn more about high tunnel production, Tama County Women, Land & ...

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When snow covers the frozen ground, and most South Dakota farmers have sold or stored their products for the season, the operators of Cedar Creek Gardens are still able to grow vegetables and harvest ...

Tunnel Farming Helps South Dakota Farmers Extend Growing Season by up to 4 Months When snow covers the frozen ground, and most South Dakota farmers have sold or stored their products for the season, ...