The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) is pleased to offer a workshop, "Advanced
Sustainable Tomato Production," featuring researchers and veteran growers from across Ohio.
Scheduled for Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Wooster, (Wayne County), this session is designed for
experienced growers looking for the most up to date and innovative strategies to improve their tomato
management techniques from seed to harvest.
"This interactive workshop will give experienced tomato producers a variety of tools to improve
efficiency and increase the quality of their product," said Renee Hunt, OEFFA’s Program Director.
"Growers can expect higher yields and lower production costs as a result, while using the
sustainable and organic methods that already allow them to demand a premium price for their
tomatoes."
Held at Shisler Conference Center, the workshop will provide information on field and high tunnel
systems. Topics include variety selection, grafting, and management of nutrients, diseases, and pests.
An all-star speaker line-up will include grafting and high tunnel expert Matt Kleinhenz, entomologist
Celeste Welty, vegetable pathologist Sally Miller, Pat Licciardelli of Seedway, and Mike Laughlin of
Northridge Organic Farm.
"We are delighted to be able to bring together so many experts to benefit Ohio’s tomato
growers," said Laura Wies, OEFFA’s Special Projects Coordinator. "The collective knowledge of
the presenters and the audience in the room is sure to boost any producer’s bottom line."
The cost for the workshop, which includes lunch, is $85 for OEFFA members and $100 for non-members.
Registrations, which should include name, address, phone, email, and a check, can be mailed to OEFFA
Tomato Workshop, 41 Croswell Rd., Columbus OH 43214.
For more information, please contact Laura at (614) 421-2022 Ext. 206 or [email protected].
