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 consumers throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a family service, were devoted not only to our consumers however to being good stewards of the Earth and community,” said Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths excellent, excellent grandson. That commitment to sustainability has actually triggered Baumans to steadily buy energy effectiveness for more than a years– cutting annual natural gas use by an approximated 55,000 therms and providing annual energy cost savings of approximately $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 big area with 2 bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature in the greenhouse remains rather consistent,” said Bauman.
The greenhouse is expected to save an estimated $10,700 in yearly natural gas expenses compared to single-wall building and construction because of twin-wall technology. Baumans received an Energy Trust of Oregon money incentive of $2,400 to assist offset the included cost.
Baumans has actually gotten more than $80,000 in Energy Trust incentives. “We take benefit of Energy Trusts offerings every opportunity we get. Rest ensured, well be doing more jobs in the future,” stated Bauman.
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