Greenhouses aren't just for plants anymore. In Missouri, saltwater shrimp is being grown in a greenhouse as part of a project run by David Brune, a professor at Missouri University College of Agriculture. The goal is to develop a seafood production system that is sustainable, scalable, and environmentally friendly.
Studies have clearly shown that sales increase when a plant is branded. There are many benefits for you and your customers in branding your plants, including increased recognition, value and repeat purchases. If you have a quality product line that you’re unsure about branding, here are some reasons to reconsider.
As I type this, the temperature outside is 44 degrees C with the humidity factored in. For my American friends reading this, that a whopping 111 F. I’m dreading those first 5 uncomfortable minutes when I get in the car at the end of the day. Hot hot hot hot hot. Hot. Luckily I, like I’m sure you do, have access to a wonderful invention called air conditioning.
Horizontal Air Flow (HAF) fans and their sisters (HVF) High Velocity Fans are essential parts of a greenhouse heating and cooling system. HAF Fans and HVF Fans are also known as circulating fans.
As a greenhouse grower or manager, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day activities and allow the little items to get missed. When it comes to energy issues, these little items can really add up! Energy conservation has been a popular topic of conversation, but there are many aspects that are often overlooked by today’s growers.
