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 household organization, were devoted not only to our consumers but to being great stewards of the Earth and community,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths terrific, great grandson. That commitment to sustainability has actually triggered Baumans to progressively invest in energy effectiveness for more than a decade– cutting yearly gas usage by an estimated 55,000 therms and providing yearly 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 area with 2 bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature level in the greenhouse remains quite constant,” said Bauman. The greenhouses polycarbonate has a pigment that diffuses light, supplying excellent light quality for plant development. Roofing vents in each bay enable natural ventilation. The gable style has an internal truss that can accommodate a motorized nighttime thermal drape, which Baumans strategies to set up in the future.
Due to the fact that of twin-wall innovation, the greenhouse is anticipated to conserve an estimated $10,700 in yearly gas costs compared to single-wall construction. Baumans got an Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentive of $2,400 to help offset the added cost.
Baumans has actually gotten more than $80,000 in Energy Trust rewards. “We take benefit of Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Rest guaranteed, well be doing more tasks in the future,” stated Bauman.
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