Resources
High Tunnel Resources
Cornell University High Tunnels
- Cornell University's webpage offering information on structures, crops, current research, and marketing/budgeting information for high tunnel production.
- #7 Season Extension Pest Management Webinar Series (November, 2010)
- By Ted Blomgren, Tracy Frisch, and Steve Moore
- Offers general information and current news regarding high tunnel growing and offers links to valuable resources and listservs.
- Website operated by Michigan State University providing information on season extension and news regarding upcoming events and workshops.
- PSU is a leader in high tunnel research and this helpful website is a great source for several topics, including construction details and crop reports.
- Provides current research and events relating to high tunnel production, as well as a free manual for growers.
- Architectural plans for greenhouses, high tunnels, storage buildings, and more.
Maps & Tools
American Horticultural Society (AHS) Heat Zone Map
- Indicates the average number of days above 86 degrees F for the United States.
- Gives an idea of the severity of individual locations' winters.
- Includes seed starting calendars, fall planting calendars, succession planting calendars and more.
- This standard map produced by the USDA divides the US into zones according to minimum temperatures reached during the winter.
Seeds
Albert Lea Seed House
Johnny's Selected Seeds
John Scheepers Kitchen Garden Seeds
High Mowing Organic Seeds
Irish Eyes Garden Seeds
Territorial Seed Company
Fedco Seeds
Wood Prairie Farm
Ronniger's Potato Farm
Seeds of Change
Seed Savers Exchange
Snow Seed Company
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
Sustainable Seed Co.
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
- USDA's National Agricultural Library resource containing links to publications on alternative and sustainable agricultural systems.
- CEFS is a site that conducts long-term, large-scale systems research.
- A non-profit peer reviewed certification agency that models their standards on the USDA Organic Standards but maintains an independent certificate, therefore, it is not accredited by the USDA Organic Program.
- This website was developed by the Organic Trade Association to help producers and processors find the resources to make the transition to organic.
- Non-profit, professional association of organic inspectors dedicated to verification of organic production practices.
- Organizes annual conferences and provides trainings, publications, and events
- The NCAT is funded by the USDA and provides information and other technical assistance to individuals involved in sustainable agriculture in the US.
- Non-profit whose mission is to sponsor research related to organic farming practices
- Contains archives of mp3 recordings from individuals and conferences discussing organic and sustainable agriculture.
- This reference, developed by Cornell University, is a guide for organic growers, students and professionals.
- Non-profit organization dedicated to help people achieve organic regenerative food systems that renews environmental and human health.
- A handbook designed to designate what methods, materials, and practices are compatible and consistent with organic standards.
- USCC is a trade and professional organization dedicated to the promotion of composting.
- This site provides information on the USDA's National Organic Program, including accreditation and certification, rules and regulations, consumer information, resources and training.
- Provides education and conservation programs for farmers and others. Grant funds available for high tunnel construction.
- An interactive soil map of the United States.