Location: NMREC, Verona, MS

Current and prospective commercial vegetable growers can learn about specialized production methods during Mississippi State University’s 2025 Vegetable Short Course Feb. 25-26.

The course will be held at the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center’s Magnolia Building in Verona from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each 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 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, growing systems, and insect and disease issues. Speakers will also present information on current tomato, strawberry and lettuce research.

Vendors will offer various goods and services.

Preregistration is available online through the Extension registration portal December 2 – February 15

Online preregistration is $40 per person. On-site registration is $50 (2 days) or $25 (1 day) per person. The fee covers conference materials, lunch and refreshments both days.