High tunnels are a growing niche, providing growers with high-quality produce, a competitive edge in market arrival time, and a more sustainable and efficient use of inputs.
Water quality efforts in California and Illinois, combined with outreach and education, help promote grower practices that safeguard surface and groundwater.
In an exclusive Q&A, Mike Gans, managing partner for Pathway BioLogic, says growers are accepting of modern tools to help get the most return out of their input.
It is hoped that with approximately $66 million in Specialty Crop Block Grants, research will be conducted to find new weed control and fumigant options.