Now UConn certified for Vegetable Production

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Kishore Kumar Puvvala Earns Certificate of Completion from UConn Extension Center for Vegetable Farming

Storrs, Connecticut – March 7, 2025 – Kishore Kumar Puvvala is proud to announce the successful completion of the Vegetable Farming Certificate Course, offered by the University of Connecticut (UConn) Extension Center. This comprehensive program provided in-depth training on key principles and best practices for commercial vegetable production.

Through this course, Kishore Kumar Puvvala gained expertise in:

• Developing a farm business plan to improve record-keeping, time management, and product pricing.
• Identifying and evaluating suitable sites for commercial vegetable farming and making necessary adjustments.
• Conducting soil sampling protocols for nutrient analysis.
• Managing full-season vegetable production, including planting, in-season care, harvesting, and post-harvest considerations for warm-season and cool-season crops.
• Recognizing and addressing biotic (pests and diseases) and abiotic (environmental and nutrient) challenges.
• Utilizing season-extension tools to enhance productivity.
• Exploring direct-to-consumer retail strategies, resources, and market models.
• Accessing reliable, fact-based resources for ongoing learning in vegetable farming.

This certification underscores his commitment to sustainable and efficient farming practices, equipping him with the expertise necessary to contribute effectively to the agricultural industry.

For inquiries, please contact admin.farms@puvvala.com.