Mar 31, 2025

Sakata Seed America donates to Cal Poly greenhouse renovation

Sakata Seed America representatives participated in the grand opening of a newly renovated California Polytechnic State University greenhouse.

Sakata pledged $50,000 to help modernize the Howard C. Brown Horticultural Greenhouse Complex.

The March 21 grand opening ceremony unveiled enhancements and restorations of the 18,000-square-foot ornamental horticulture facility, which initially opened in 1969. 

Updates to the complex include the installation of new shade and thermal curtains, advanced fog, cooling and steam-sterilization systems, new concrete flooring, and more, according to a news release. 

The improved complex aims to provide hands-on learning to Cal Poly students, with an emphasis on landscape and horticulture installation and design, vegetable production, floral production and design, and disease and pest control management, according to the release.

“We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to contribute to this exciting and impactful project,” Justin Davis, Sakata’s senior sales and marketing director, said in the release. “This educational greenhouse complex serves as a valuable resource for students and educators and aligns with Sakata’s commitment to promoting horticultural stewardship and mentorship for future generations of leaders in the seed industry and beyond.”

Sakata Seed America’s contribution is shown by the dedication of Greenhouse 3/ Room 108 at the San Luis Obispo, California, facility.

Sakata Seed America is a leading research, seed production, marketing and distribution company covering North and Central America. Sakata is a leader in the development and production of vegetable and ornamental genetics.