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Commercial hightunnels in Santa Maria, CA, on November 15, 2018.
High tunnels protect plants from severe weather and allow farmers to extend their growing seasons – growing earlier into the spring, later into the fall, and sometimes, year-round. And because high tunnels prevent direct rainfall from reaching plants, farmers can use precise tools like drip irrigation to efficiently deliver water and nutrients to plants. High tunnels also offer farmers a greater ability to control pests and can even protect plants from pollen and pesticide drift.
For more information about USDA and high tunnel systems, please see www.usda.gov and www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detailfull/national/pro.... USDA Photo by Lance Cheung. Original public domain image from Flickr
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