Ceres Greenhouse Blog
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Inspired by the Roman Goddess of Agriculture, Ceres is a company devoted to growing plants. Ceres Greenhouse Solutions aims to reinvent the traditional greenhouse. We combine passive solar design principles with innovative heat-storage techniques to create the most energy-efficient and durable greenhouses for any climate in the world. Read Ceres' blog on all things greenhouse! From DIY..
Ceres Greenhouse Blog
5d ago
The number one hurdle we hear about from farmers, businesses, and anyone interested in building a greenhouse, is cost. As such, we have decided to dedicate a larger share of our company focus to assisting prospective clients with greenhouse financing. We don’t want lack of capital to be the barrier for starting or maintaining your greenhouse operation.
Where to begin?
There is so much information out there about grants and financing, but finding the right information and knowing how to navigate and understand what is right for your business is tricky. This blog will outline a few new(is ..read more
Ceres Greenhouse Blog
2w ago
Find funding from utilities across North America
Strategic businesses build greenhouses to pay for them quickly. An effective way to lower the construction costs of greenhouse operations to ensure profitability and quick paybacks on capital investments is utility rebates for energy-efficient systems.
Growers across North America can reduce greenhouse buildout costs by applying for new construction rebates from energy efficiency programs. In U.S. states and Canadian provinces, utilities deliver financial incentives to commercial businesses to help their customers save energy.
Businesses can app ..read more
Ceres Greenhouse Blog
3w ago
Check out Marc’s Podcast Interview with The Future Council titled Harvesting the future: Smart Greenhouses & Food Security
Released February 22, 2024
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Ceres Greenhouse Blog
1M ago
Have you ever wondered what you can cultivate within the confines of a greenhouse? The answer is just about anything, although some plants will require a little more of an engineered environment and specialized care than others.
Greenhouses vary greatly in their design, technological advancements and, consequently, their cost. Generally speaking, a greenhouse enables you to extend your growing season. However, if you’re prepared to invest more on the upfront costs of your structure, some greenhouse models, like Ceres’ designs, will allow you to grow anything, year-round, regardless of yo ..read more
Ceres Greenhouse Blog
2M ago
Check out Marc’s radio Interview with California’s KPFZ
Recorded January 23, 2024
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Ceres Greenhouse Blog
2M ago
Is it possible to engineer the perfect cup of coffee? This question drives Justin Laird, a color scientist in Northern California, who is exploring this quest with the aid of his new Ceres greenhouse. Justin’s journey began not just with buying his own roaster but with a bold decision to grow his own coffee plants. Unfortunately, coffee plants don’t grow well naturally in the continental US. They prefer cool to warm tropical climates, like those found in regions closer to the equator. This challenge led Justin to the Ceres BackYard Kit, a controlled environment solution designed to help replic ..read more
Ceres Greenhouse Blog
3M ago
Check out this news story in Urban Vine
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Ceres Greenhouse Blog
4M ago
Nestled along the Hudson River and in close proximity to the picturesque Catskill Mountains, Hudson, New York, interweaves the vibrancy of urban life with the natural world. Hudson has become in recent years a haven for tourism, but thanks to a thriving network of community organizations, there’s much more to this city than what one will find in its high-end restaurants and retail stores.
A prime example of this synergy can be found within the city’s only community garden, stewarded by Kite’s Nest.
This youth-centric organization is steadfast in its mission to improve the conditions affe ..read more
Ceres Greenhouse Blog
4M ago
Check out this news story in MMJ Daily
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Ceres Greenhouse Blog
4M ago
Listen to founder and Chief Innovator at Ceres get interviewed for the podcast “Care More Be Better”. A podcast focused on social impact, sustainability, and regeneration. Marc speaks to why design decisions matter.
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