Greenhouse-grown berries can be a highly profitable crop for growers of all sizes, and several operations have already added them to their production line.
Compared to field production, greenhouses have a suitable environment for many disease organisms. And they’re ready to take advantage of the conditions.
Plenty Unlimited has secured up to 120 acres of land near Richmond, VA, to bring fresh produce to the East Coast year-round, starting with Driscoll’s berries.
A broad coalition of industry leaders has formally voiced its support for continued certification of greenhouse vegetables grown hydroponically as organic.
Dr. Rick Snyder’s retirement leaves a gap in greenhouse production research. Now’s the time to tell your local Extension and universities what you need.