Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden

Established by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of providing trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to customers throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a family business, were committed not only to our clients but to being good stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths fantastic, great grandson. That dedication to sustainability has triggered Baumans to progressively purchase energy efficiency for more than a decade– cutting annual natural gas use by an estimated 55,000 therms and delivering yearly energy cost savings of around $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to install a new greenhouse, Baumans reached out to greenhouse vendor OBC Northwest, Inc. for an energy-efficient model made 100% of twin-wall polycarbonate. “Although its a big space with 2 bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature in the greenhouse remains rather constant,” stated Bauman.
Since of twin-wall innovation, the greenhouse is expected to save an estimated $10,700 in annual natural gas costs compared to single-wall building and construction. Baumans received an Energy Trust of Oregon cash reward of $2,400 to assist offset the added cost.
Baumans has actually received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust rewards. “We benefit from Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Rest ensured, well be doing more projects in the future,” stated Bauman.
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