Learn more in 2022
Helping Others Learn to Grow:
Master Gardener Eric Osen, of Jasper County Master Gardeners Association, will lead discussions surrounding the major topics of home gardening. His expert advise and knowledge can help you get started or further your efforts in growing your own foods.
Here is a list of topics still on the way and the dates they will be offered:
Mulch and Water- June 11th
Stump the Master Gardener: Q&A- June 25th
Gadgets in the Garden- July 9th
Critter Control- July 23rd
What is a "Fall" Garden- August 13th
Harvest and Preservation 1- August 27th
Harvest and Preservation 2- September 10th
Putting the Garden to Bed- September 24th
Classes are offered at the Webb City Farmers Market between 9-11 am.
Classes will be offered at Empire Market of Joplin the same day between 1:15-2pm.
Master Gardener Eric Osen, of Jasper County Master Gardeners Association, will lead discussions surrounding the major topics of home gardening. His expert advise and knowledge can help you get started or further your efforts in growing your own foods.
Here is a list of topics still on the way and the dates they will be offered:
Mulch and Water- June 11th
Stump the Master Gardener: Q&A- June 25th
Gadgets in the Garden- July 9th
Critter Control- July 23rd
What is a "Fall" Garden- August 13th
Harvest and Preservation 1- August 27th
Harvest and Preservation 2- September 10th
Putting the Garden to Bed- September 24th
Classes are offered at the Webb City Farmers Market between 9-11 am.
Classes will be offered at Empire Market of Joplin the same day between 1:15-2pm.
Educational Fruit Site in Southwest Missouri:*
Workshop 2- June 14th, RCA Trellis Construction and Proper Irrigation Installation, join us at Lykou Lee Farm for hands on learning regarding growing climbing fruits on a RCA Trellis System. We will be listening and building from 9-12 pm. With an open to the public Twilight Farm Tour from 6-8 pm. The location of the farm is: 15392 Ibex Road, Neosho, Mo 64850
Workshop 3- July 8th, 9-11am, Preparing for a High Tunnel and Proper Elderberry Planting
Workshop 3- August 8th, 9-5 pm, High Tunnel Construction, come experience one of the most exciting days in the life of a farmer. We are getting our hands dirty and learning how high tunnels are constructed for durability and usability. There will be a break for lunch. We recommend participants wear hats, comfortable closed toed shoes, and a water bottle.
The location of the farm is: 15392 Ibex Road, Neosho, Mo 64850
Workshop 4- September 8th 9-11am, Focus on Growing Strawberries under Cover, join us at Lykou Lee Farm- 15392 Ibex Road, Neosho, Mo 64850
Workshop 5- November 10th 9-11am, Focus on Fall & Winter Preparation and Concerns, join us at Lykou Lee Farm- 15392 Ibex Road, Neosho, Mo 64850
*funded, in part, through Missouri Department of Agriculture Specialty Crops Block Grants.
Workshop 2- June 14th, RCA Trellis Construction and Proper Irrigation Installation, join us at Lykou Lee Farm for hands on learning regarding growing climbing fruits on a RCA Trellis System. We will be listening and building from 9-12 pm. With an open to the public Twilight Farm Tour from 6-8 pm. The location of the farm is: 15392 Ibex Road, Neosho, Mo 64850
Workshop 3- July 8th, 9-11am, Preparing for a High Tunnel and Proper Elderberry Planting
Workshop 3- August 8th, 9-5 pm, High Tunnel Construction, come experience one of the most exciting days in the life of a farmer. We are getting our hands dirty and learning how high tunnels are constructed for durability and usability. There will be a break for lunch. We recommend participants wear hats, comfortable closed toed shoes, and a water bottle.
The location of the farm is: 15392 Ibex Road, Neosho, Mo 64850
Workshop 4- September 8th 9-11am, Focus on Growing Strawberries under Cover, join us at Lykou Lee Farm- 15392 Ibex Road, Neosho, Mo 64850
Workshop 5- November 10th 9-11am, Focus on Fall & Winter Preparation and Concerns, join us at Lykou Lee Farm- 15392 Ibex Road, Neosho, Mo 64850
*funded, in part, through Missouri Department of Agriculture Specialty Crops Block Grants.
Twilight Farm Tours:
free and open to the public
Watch and learn as we walk you through our hands on learning experience at the Southwest Missouri Educational Fruit Site
Tour Dates:
June 2nd, 6-8 pm
July 8th, 6-8 pm
September 8th, 6-8 pm
November 10th, 6-8 pm
Come enjoy evening walks at Lykou Farm in Neosho. Learn and be witness to the methods of growing of Elderberry, Blackberry, and Strawberries in Southwest Missouri. Attendees will be walking through agricultural fields which are uneven and can be muddy, so the wearing of muck/rain footwear is encouraged and any walking assist such as hiking canes if you need stability. The location address is: 15392 Ibex Road, Neosho, Mo 64850
free and open to the public
Watch and learn as we walk you through our hands on learning experience at the Southwest Missouri Educational Fruit Site
Tour Dates:
June 2nd, 6-8 pm
July 8th, 6-8 pm
September 8th, 6-8 pm
November 10th, 6-8 pm
Come enjoy evening walks at Lykou Farm in Neosho. Learn and be witness to the methods of growing of Elderberry, Blackberry, and Strawberries in Southwest Missouri. Attendees will be walking through agricultural fields which are uneven and can be muddy, so the wearing of muck/rain footwear is encouraged and any walking assist such as hiking canes if you need stability. The location address is: 15392 Ibex Road, Neosho, Mo 64850
Top - Dr. Rick Snyder of Mississippi State University. Above - Dr. Joe Kemble of Auburn University.
The 2022 Missouri Tomato School* was held on May 19 and 20, at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church, 4725 NE Lakewood Way, Lee's Summit, MO 64064. The school brought together national experts Dr. Rick Snyder and Dr. Casey Barickman with regional experts to providing introductory and advanced information on tomato cultivation, harvest, and postharvest management.
Educational Fruit Site in Southwest Missouri 2021 to 2023:*
Workshop 1- Focus on Elderberry & Blackberry Planting and Methods of Production
The 2021 Missouri Tomato School* - for videos of Day 1 presentations, click here.
The 2021 Winter Production Conference
Learn about four successful winter production operations in Southwest Missouri on-line presentations:
The Yang Family Vegetable Farm - click here for the recorded presentation.
Box Turtle Farm - click here for the recorded presentation, click here for the chat during the video.
OakWoods Farm - click here for the recorded presentation, click here for the chat during the video.
Millsap Farm - click here for the recorded presentation, click here for the chat during the video.
Choosing an Online Platform & Selling Online: Four Missouri Farmers Share their Success Stories
Click here for the recorded presentation by three specialty crops farmers and one beef, pork, chicken, and lamb producer.
Click here for Handout from the Virtual Panel offered on June 15, 2020, which includes a summary of the presentation, presenter backgrounds, and contact information for the presenters. One-on-one mentoring is available through August 30 or until each of the four presenters have logged 20 hours of mentoring.
The 2020 Winter Production Conference* Links to presentations:
Introduction to High Tunnels
High Tunnel Site Selection
Managing Pests in High Tunnels
Introduction to High Tunnel Climate Control
High Tunnel Heating Alternatives
High Tunnel Maintenance
Soil Nutrition
Advanced Soils and Nutrition
Crop Rotation in High Tunnels
Ten Greatest Challenges in High Tunnel Production
Steps to Acquire an USDA/NRCS EQIP High Tunnel
High Value High Tunnel Crops
Cover Cropping in High Tunnels
Greenhouse & High Tunnel Covers
Specialty Cut Flower Production in the Winter
*funded, in part, through Missouri Department of Agriculture Specialty Crops Block Grants.
The 2022 Missouri Tomato School* was held on May 19 and 20, at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church, 4725 NE Lakewood Way, Lee's Summit, MO 64064. The school brought together national experts Dr. Rick Snyder and Dr. Casey Barickman with regional experts to providing introductory and advanced information on tomato cultivation, harvest, and postharvest management.
Educational Fruit Site in Southwest Missouri 2021 to 2023:*
Workshop 1- Focus on Elderberry & Blackberry Planting and Methods of Production
The 2021 Missouri Tomato School* - for videos of Day 1 presentations, click here.
The 2021 Winter Production Conference
Learn about four successful winter production operations in Southwest Missouri on-line presentations:
The Yang Family Vegetable Farm - click here for the recorded presentation.
Box Turtle Farm - click here for the recorded presentation, click here for the chat during the video.
OakWoods Farm - click here for the recorded presentation, click here for the chat during the video.
Millsap Farm - click here for the recorded presentation, click here for the chat during the video.
Choosing an Online Platform & Selling Online: Four Missouri Farmers Share their Success Stories
Click here for the recorded presentation by three specialty crops farmers and one beef, pork, chicken, and lamb producer.
Click here for Handout from the Virtual Panel offered on June 15, 2020, which includes a summary of the presentation, presenter backgrounds, and contact information for the presenters. One-on-one mentoring is available through August 30 or until each of the four presenters have logged 20 hours of mentoring.
The 2020 Winter Production Conference* Links to presentations:
Introduction to High Tunnels
High Tunnel Site Selection
Managing Pests in High Tunnels
Introduction to High Tunnel Climate Control
High Tunnel Heating Alternatives
High Tunnel Maintenance
Soil Nutrition
Advanced Soils and Nutrition
Crop Rotation in High Tunnels
Ten Greatest Challenges in High Tunnel Production
Steps to Acquire an USDA/NRCS EQIP High Tunnel
High Value High Tunnel Crops
Cover Cropping in High Tunnels
Greenhouse & High Tunnel Covers
Specialty Cut Flower Production in the Winter
*funded, in part, through Missouri Department of Agriculture Specialty Crops Block Grants.
