Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden

Established by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of supplying trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to customers throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a family company, were dedicated not only to our consumers but to being good stewards of the Earth and community,” said Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths great, fantastic grand son. That dedication to sustainability has triggered Baumans to progressively buy energy performance for more than a decade– cutting annual natural gas usage by an estimated 55,000 therms and providing yearly energy expense savings of roughly $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to install a brand-new greenhouse, Baumans connected to greenhouse supplier OBC Northwest, Inc. for an energy-efficient design made 100% of twin-wall polycarbonate. “Although its a large area with two bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature level in the greenhouse stays rather consistent,” said Bauman. The greenhouses polycarbonate has a pigment that diffuses light, providing exceptional light quality for plant growth. Roofing vents in each bay enable for natural ventilation. The gable design has an internal truss that can accommodate a motorized nighttime thermal drape, which Baumans plans to set up in the future.
Because of twin-wall innovation, the greenhouse is expected to conserve an approximated $10,700 in annual natural gas costs compared to single-wall building. Baumans got an Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentive of $2,400 to assist balance out the included cost.
Baumans has received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust rewards. “We benefit from Energy Trusts offerings every opportunity we get. Rest ensured, well be doing more jobs in the future,” said Bauman.
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