Wesson Growers to Benefit from MSU’s Hands-On Vegetable Short Course

By Susan Collins-Smith, Mississippi State University Extension Service

Current and prospective commercial vegetable growers can learn about specialized production methods during Mississippi State University’s 2026 Vegetable Short Course February 24 and 25.  

The course will be held at the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center (NMREC) in Verona from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the first day and until noon the second day. It is open to greenhouse, high-tunnel and field vegetable producers throughout the Southeast.           

Attendees will learn about vegetable management practices for growing tomato, lettuce, ginger and other crops via greenhouse, high-tunnel and field production. Participants will attend educational sessions and participate in hands-on activities.           

Topics include microgreens, nutrient management, pesticide safety, hydroponic systems, and insect and disease issues. Speakers will also present information on current tomato, pea and lettuce research.           

Vendors will offer various goods and services.           

Preregistration ($50 per person) started December  1 through the Extension registration portal athttps://msuext.ms/vegcourse26 and closes Feb.16. On-site registration is $70 for both days or $35 for one day per person. The fee covers conference materials, lunch and refreshments.           

The NMREC is located at 5421 Mississippi Highway 145 South.           

The event is organized by personnel with the Mississippi State University Extension Service and Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station.           

MSU is an equal opportunity institution. For disability accommodation or additional information, contact Timothy Ayankojo at 662-566-2201 or ita10@msstate.edu.

EDITOR’S NOTE:  By Susan Collins-Smith, who writes for the Mississippi State University Extension Service.