Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden

Established by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of offering trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to consumers throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a household company, were committed not only to our customers but to being excellent stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths great, great grandson. That dedication to sustainability has actually prompted Baumans to steadily buy energy efficiency for more than a years– cutting yearly gas use by an approximated 55,000 therms and providing annual energy cost savings of around $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to set up a brand-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 large space with two bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature in the greenhouse remains rather consistent,” stated Bauman.
The greenhouse is anticipated to conserve an approximated $10,700 in annual natural gas costs compared to single-wall building since of twin-wall innovation. Baumans got an Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentive of $2,400 to help offset the included cost.
Baumans has received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust incentives. “We take advantage of Energy Trusts offerings every opportunity we get. Rest assured, well be doing more jobs in the future,” stated Bauman.
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