Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden

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 dedicated not just to our customers but to being good stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths excellent, terrific grandson. That commitment to sustainability has actually triggered Baumans to progressively purchase energy efficiency for more than a decade– cutting yearly natural gas usage by an approximated 55,000 therms and delivering yearly energy expense savings of approximately $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to install a brand-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 two bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature in the greenhouse remains quite constant,” stated Bauman. The greenhouses polycarbonate has a pigment that diffuses light, providing excellent 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 strategies to set up in the future.
Due to the fact that of twin-wall innovation, the greenhouse is anticipated to conserve an approximated $10,700 in yearly natural gas expenses compared to single-wall construction. Baumans received an Energy Trust of Oregon money incentive of $2,400 to assist balance out the added expense.
Baumans has received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust rewards. “We take advantage of Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Rest ensured, well be doing more tasks in the future,” said Bauman.
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