The Ohio Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (OHCEAC) hosted its inaugural "Greenhouse Tomato Academy" in Columbus, Ohio. The 4.5-day hands-on training program took place from Monday, June 23 to Friday, June 27, 2025, at The Ohio State University's Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Complex (CEARC), focusing on Dutch-style high-wire tomato production and climate and crop management in greenhouses.
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Topics Covered:
The following topics were covered lectures or greenhouse labs by Ohio State Instructors Dr. Jason Hollick, Dr. Chieri Kubota & Mark Kroggel:
- Tomato Crop Physiology
- Grafting Propagation
- Crop Management
- Integrated Pest/Disease Management
- Fruit Harvest/Quality Analysis
- Balancing Vegetative vs. Generative Crop Status
- Sensor & Climate Control with PRIVA
- Irrigation Management
- Nutrient Solution Design
- Recirculation
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Bonus: Check out CEAg World's article on the Greenhouse Tomato Academy!