Controlled Environment Agriculture

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

{Sponsored} Have you thought of everything before starting your greenhouse construction project? Here are seven key questions to ask before you move ahead. 1- What is the budget for your greenhouse project? Every construction project... more »

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 »

Do You Have Everything Under Control?

Are you growing greenhouse produce crops? Are you considering getting into controlled environment agriculture (CEA)? If you are, be sure to check out GPN’s latest supplement — Under Control: Tips for Controlled Environment Growing — that... more »

Do You Know Your ABCs?

Are you using hydroponics to grow vegetables in your greenhouse? Have you figured out an optimal nutrient management program for your crops? Are you looking for answers to these types of challenges? If you are,... more »

Revolution Farms Hire Head Grower

Tammam (Tam) Serage has been hired as the head grower at Revolution Farms, a large indoor hydroponic greens farm in Caledonia, Michigan. Prior to joining Revolution Farms, Serage most recently served as a corporate grower for... more »

Shenandoah Growers Opens USDA Certified Facility in Virginia

Shenandoah Growers, Rockingham, Virginia, has begun harvesting at its next generation BioFarm facilities in Rockingham and Elkwood, Virginia. The company will now grow, pack and ship locally grown, premium quality organic produce from its sustainable... more »

Minimizing Greenhouse Energy Loss

Solar power, also known as photovoltaic (PV) systems, LED lights (light-emitting diode) and infrared heaters are all some of the technologies being looked at as ways to reduce greenhouse energy costs, whether it is for... more »