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The New Chef’s Garden – Find It at The University of Arizona 2010 Greenhouse Short Course
11-02-2010
The New Chef’s Garden – Find It at The University of Arizona 2010 Greenhouse Short Course
There has been a growing phenomenon among chefs who have taken the traditional chef's garden and moved it to the roof. Restaurant rooftops are now "sprouting" lettuce, herbs, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, etc.
One of the bigger challenges, as all farmers and chefs know, is having a limited crop production timeframe based on seasonal availability. By utilizing what is called “controlled environment” crop production, it is possible to increase crop production and have a longer growing period. One area is by using greenhouses, which can and have been put on roofs. Another feasible option is high tunnel growing.
At the University of Arizona, we are presenting the 10th annual Greenhouse Crop Production and Engineering Short Course focusing on Growing Solutions for Tomorrow: Local Food and Urban Agriculture. It will be held in Tucson, Arizona, April 5-9, 2010 at the Westward Look Resort.
This course will give chefs a fundamental approach to learning, by providing essentials on the first day, hands-on on the second day at our Controlled Environment Agriculture Center, and advanced topics on the third day. An optional tour to a commercial greenhouse is available. This course offers excellent networking with experts and other growers and nurtures opportunities to learn from others.
For more information, please visit the following links:
Program
CEAC Webpage
Registration
