Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden

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Founded by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of supplying trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to clients throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a family company, were devoted not only to our consumers but to being great stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” said Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths terrific, terrific grandson. That dedication to sustainability has prompted Baumans to progressively invest in energy efficiency for more than a decade– cutting annual gas use by an estimated 55,000 therms and delivering annual energy expense savings of around $42,200.
In 2015, when it was time to set up a new greenhouse, Baumans connected to greenhouse supplier OBC Northwest, Inc. for an energy-efficient model made 100% of twin-wall polycarbonate. “Although its a large space with 2 bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature in the greenhouse remains rather constant,” stated Bauman. The greenhouses polycarbonate has a pigment that diffuses light, providing outstanding light quality for plant development. Roofing system vents in each bay permit 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.
Since of twin-wall technology, the greenhouse is anticipated to save an estimated $10,700 in annual gas costs compared to single-wall construction. Baumans got an Energy Trust of Oregon money incentive of $2,400 to assist balance out the added cost.
Baumans has gotten more than $80,000 in Energy Trust rewards. “We benefit from Energy Trusts offerings every opportunity we get. Feel confident, well be doing more projects in the future,” said Bauman.
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