INTRODUCING HIGH TUNNEL TECHNOLOGY CONCEPTS TO AMISH AND MENNONITES
Extension Education
Tim Baker
REGIONAL HORTICULTURE SPECIALIST (NORTHWEST)
GALLATIN
Abstract
Working with Amish and Mennonite farmers can present challenges in areas of technology education. These groups may range from Mennonites who use electricity to Amish who may not use electricity but accept stationary engines, to other groups who use nothing but horse power, with no stationary engines. Often, these groups may be present at the same meeting. Creating presentations useful to all groups is difficult. In 2008-2009, a series of vegetable growing workshops were conducted in Missouri targeting growers who sell to produce auctions, many of whom are Amish or Mennonite. The first year was a “Back to Basics” workshop, and the second year emphasized advanced topics. This poster describes the approach used teaching this diverse group about high tunnel technology and energy efficiency. The poster describes the issues, and shows examples from the Missouri workshop presentation on high tunnel technology. Some of the technology could easily be used by all groups. Other technology could be adopted by some groups, but not others. Usually the principle could be used in some form by all groups. The workshop presentation was geared to introduce concepts, with the idea that groups who could not utilize the technology directly could adapt the principle in many cases, according to their community beliefs.
Poster has NOT been presented at any previous NACAA AM/PIC
This poster is being submitted for judging. It will be displayed at the AM/PIC if not selected as a State winner. The abstract will be published in the proceedings.
A poster file has not been provided
Authors: * T.P. Baker, J.T Quinn
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Baker, *. Regional Horticulture Specialist (Northwest), University of Missouri Extension, Missouri, 64640
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Quinn, J. Regional Horticulture Specialist (Central), University of Missouri Extension, Missouri, 65101