Project Overview
FNE93-026
Project Type: Farmer
Funds awarded in 1993: $5,825.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1993
Region: Northeast
State: New York
Project Leader:
Steve Gilman
Ruckytucks Farm
Commodities
- Vegetables: tomatoes
Practices
- Crop Production: greenhouses, season extension
- Education and Training: demonstration
- Energy: solar energy
Proposal summary:
Construct a working/demonstration, low input, solar greenhouse that integrates innovative design functions with available components (roll-up sides, solar vents) to create beneficial extended season growing conditions, without using fans or added heat.
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