Check out Josh’s Podcast Interview with The Thriving Farmer Podcast titled “Josh Holleb on Advancing Efficient Greenhouse Design Released April 16, 2024 Listen Here On Apple Podcasts The post Podcast Interview- “Thriving Farmer Podcast”- Josh Holleb on Advancing Efficient Greenhouse Design first appeared on Ceres Greenhouse ..read more

Choosing to power your commercial farm with renewable energy is an excellent way to save money and lessen your carbon footprint. Two types of technologies that dominate the renewable energy category are wind and solar. While both technologies offer their own advantages, specific factors like your budget, land availability, and available financial incentives, will determine which solution is more advantageous to you (hint: it could be both!). The following blog will help you navigate this decision.  When deciding on wind versus solar for your greenhouse operation or commercial farm, you sh ..read more

A few years ago Ceres acquired the greenhouse company Sunglo to provide a wider range of hobby greenhouse options for our backyard gardeners. Sunglo specializes in designing smaller, center gable, greenhouse kits that, when delivered in a complete, pre-cut package, can be easily assembled in your backyard. Oftentimes we introduce growers to Sunglo products when they have budgetary or sizing requirements that don’t qualify them for a Ceres BackYard Kit. Another reason why we might introduce a grower to Sunglo is if their growing goals and local climate don’t necessitate Ceres’ highly climate-co ..read more

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

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

Check out Marc’s Podcast Interview with The Future Council titled Harvesting the future: Smart Greenhouses & Food Security Released February 22, 2024 Listen Here The post Podcast Interview- “Harvesting the Future” with Marc Plinke first appeared on Ceres Greenhouse ..read more

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

Check out Marc’s radio Interview with California’s KPFZ Recorded January 23, 2024 Listen Here The post Radio Interview- Marc Plinke first appeared on Ceres Greenhouse ..read more

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

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