Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden

Founded by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of offering trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to customers throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a family service, were devoted not just to our consumers however to being good stewards of the Earth and community,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths terrific, excellent grandson. That commitment to sustainability has actually triggered Baumans to steadily buy energy effectiveness for more than a years– cutting annual gas use by an estimated 55,000 therms and delivering annual energy cost savings of approximately $42,200.
In 2015, when it was time to install a new greenhouse, Baumans reached out to greenhouse vendor OBC Northwest, Inc. for an energy-efficient design made 100% of twin-wall polycarbonate. “Although its a big area with two bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature in the greenhouse stays quite consistent,” stated Bauman. The greenhouses polycarbonate has a pigment that diffuses light, supplying outstanding light quality for plant development. Roof vents in each bay enable for natural ventilation. The gable design has an internal truss that can accommodate a motorized nighttime thermal curtain, which Baumans strategies to set up in the future.
The greenhouse is expected to conserve an estimated $10,700 in annual natural gas costs compared to single-wall building since of twin-wall technology. Baumans received an Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentive of $2,400 to assist offset the added expense.
Baumans has actually gotten more than $80,000 in Energy Trust rewards. “We take benefit of Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Rest assured, well be doing more tasks in the future,” stated Bauman.
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