Controlled Environment Agriculture

Gotham Greens Expands into New England

Rhode Island Gov. Gina M. Raimondo, Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza and community leaders today joined Gotham Greens to celebrate the grand opening and first harvest at the company's newest greenhouse. Gotham Greens converted the site of a former General Electric... more »

APHIS Creates Informational Page on Tomato Virus

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) posted an informational web page on Tomato brown rugose fruit virus. On November 15, 2019, APHIS issued a Federal Order imposing restrictions on imports of tomato and pepper... more »

UConn to Host Webinar Series on Nutrient Management

The Greenhouse Extension team at the University of Connecticut is hosting a four-part webinar series on nutrient management and root health in hydroponically-grown leafy greens. The webinars will take place Dec. 2-6, from 12-1 pm EST. Each webinar will be 30 minutes... more »

Gotham Greens Opens New Production Facilities in Chicago

On Nov. 13, Gotham Greens opened its largest greenhouse in Chicago. The expansion enables Gotham Greens to deliver a year-round supply of fresh produce to keep up with increasing demand from retail, restaurant and foodservice customers... more »

Webinar to Address Off-Season Strawberry Production

Off-season strawberry production under controlled environments will be the subject of the next Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering (GLASE) Consortium webinar Series. The one-hour webinar will be presented by Chieri Kubota at Ohio State University and will take place Nov.... more »

BrightFarms to Add Hydroponic Facility in North Carolina

BrightFarms, a packaged salads company, has announced plans to invest $21 million to operate a hydroponic greenhouse in Henderson County, North Carolina. The new facility will create 54 jobs in Henderson County.BrightFarms’ North Carolina greenhouse... more »

7 key questions to ask before building a greenhouse

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Choosing the right greenhouse for you

{Sponsored} Choosing the right greenhouse depends on several key factors, and construction costs can add up quickly if you fail to consider them. The experts at Harnois Greenhouses are here to help, with five tips to... more »