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Living on a Few Acres: Hydroponics and Greenhouse Production

Learn the basics of greenhouse selection, production management, and hydroponic systems to help you take the first step toward growing vegetables year-round.

Greenhouse Hydroponics Webinar | PennState Extension |

Event Details

When:

March 12, 2026
(6:00 PM-8:00 PM ET)

Registration deadline:

March 12, 2026
6:00 p.m.

About the Live Webinar

Looking to take the first step toward greater self-sufficiency? Join Ruth Benner and Elsa Sánchez for an introduction to greenhouse fundamentals and the basics of hydroponic vegetable production. Whether you are considering adding a greenhouse to your property or exploring hydroponics for the first time, this webinar will help you determine whether it is the right path for you.

The Living on a Few Acres webinar series is designed for beginning producers and homesteaders ready to start producing a product or pursuing a new hobby. These two-hour sessions introduce essential concepts and connect you with trusted resources to help you grow your knowledge beyond the basics.

Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.

A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.

Who is this for?

  • Beginning producers
  • Homesteaders

What will you learn?

Hydroponic production

Greenhouse management

Event Registration – Living on a Few Acres: Hydroponics and Greenhouse Production

Per Person

$5.00

Non-refundable

Payment Methods Accepted

Click the “Register” button to pay with one of these methods:

  • Credit card (Master Card, Visa, Discover, or American Express)

Cancellation/Refund Policy

The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any event due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If an event is canceled or postponed, the University will refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for other costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies.

Instructors:

Ruth Benner

Ruth Benner

Extension Educator

Expertise

  • Green Industry
  • Plant Identification
  • Commercial Greenhouses
  • Integrated Pest Management

More By Ruth Benner

Jodi Gauker

Jodi Gauker

Extension Educator, Business Development

Expertise

  • Farm and Food Business
  • Financial Management
  • Business Planning
  • Farm Succession Planning
  • Strategic Planning
  • Workforce Development

More By Jodi Gauker

Elsa Sánchez, Ph.D.

Elsa Sánchez, Ph.D.

Professor of Horticultural Systems Management

Expertise

  • Sustainable vegetable systems
  • Organic vegetable systems
  • Field vegetable production systems
  • High tunnel vegetable production systems

More By Elsa Sánchez, Ph.D.

Original Article: https://extension.psu.edu/living-on-a-few-acres-hydroponics-and-greenhouse-production


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