Programs and resources for commercial fruit & vegetable growers preparing to sell at Farmer's Markets.
2025 Southeast Nebraska Diversified Farm Tour
The 2025 NE Diversified Farm Tour will be held on September 2 at DeJonge’s Fresh Farm in Humboldt. The farm features a variety of things like pumpkins, mums, bedding plants, vegetables and chickens.
There is a small registration fee of $20, and registration is required by August 29 to help plan and ensure there’s enough food for everyone. To register go to https://go.unl.edu/2025-diversified-farm-tour or call the Nemaha County Extension office at 402-274-4755. Checks can be dropped off or mailed to the extension office in Auburn. Office location- 1824 N Street, Suite 102, Auburn NE 68305 (Basement of the courthouse).
Program Agenda
Date: September 2, 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Seed of Life- DeJonge’s Fresh Farm, 63262 715 Rd, Humboldt NE
8:30 – 9:00 Check in and breakfast
9:00 – 9:15 Welcome and housekeeping- Ritika Lamichhane
9:00 – 9:30 Considerations for Agri-Tourism- TBD
9:30 – 10:50 Farm Tour and sharing experience- Maren DeJonge
10-minute break
11:00 – 11:30 UNL Ag Budget Calculator for specialty crops- Glennis McClure
11:30 – 12:00 Pest & Disease Management in Pumpkins- Kyle Broderick
Lunch at noon
For more information, contact any member of the Growing for Market team.
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