Different crops require different levels of specific expertise in attaining the highest quality. The growers that achieve this high level of success do so by getting in the routine of practicing great growing habits.
When the early winter snow storm hit western New York State with more than a year’s worth of snow in 3 days, roofs of houses came down, cars were buried, people were stranded, and some greenhouses collapsed. These events are traumatic and heart breaking and it is easy to wonder how on earth you would get through such a disaster.
If you are running a greenhouse growing operation you are well aware that accidents causing injuries are a very real concern. The following is a list of the top 10 causes of injuries in a greenhouse operation and ways of prevention:
1. Careless use of Ladders
At GGS we believe that success means we have helped our customers grow. To help you grow we listen to your concerns, hear what your needs are, and we actively watch what is going on in the world around us. This enables us to provide better technology, more responsive services, and higher quality products to your farms.
Outside of how location plays a role in the security of a cannabis facility, greenhouses are also not typically designed to be high security buildings. Glass, polycarbonate, and poly walls can be penetrated much easier than a concrete block warehouse wall. All cannabis growing sites need top of the line security cameras, vaults, alarm systems, etc. Greenhouses need to add perimeter fencing and while this helps keeping thieves out, it also identifies the contents of the greenhouse.
GGS has been designing, improving, manufacturing, and building quality benches for growers for over 35 years.
In designing an efficient facility to grow medical marijuana, it is important that a well thought out plan is prepared and agreed to. Without this the cost of the project will escalate far above the budget. This plan needs to take into consideration all the requirements outlined in the regulations prepared by the governing body and the regulations of the municipality where the facility will be constructed.
October 1st, saw the end of Colorado’s so-called "70/30 Rule" which required that dispensaries grow 70 percent of what they sold, and only purchase up to 30% from commercial marijuana growers.
The unavoidable will soon be upon us; heating season! As unpleasant as it may be for all growers, winter is a fact of life and it must be considered long before the snow flies. Heating costs during the cold winter months are of prime concern for many greenhouse heating systems. Ensuring efficient operation and proper maintenance of greenhouse heating systems can significantly impact overall expenses and plant health. Therefore, it's essential for growers to carefully assess their heating needs and invest in suitable solutions to mitigate the challenges posed by winter. Here is a quick checklist to maximize the efficiency of your greenhouse heating system:
So, you have decided to build a new greenhouse range. Presumably, you have arrived at this decision based on market demands, corporate growth projections, assessed production needs, and financial capabilities.
The acquisition of a constructed facility usually represents a significant capital investment. It also usually represents a significant time investment of management. For this reason the construction process should be kept in mind at the early stages of planning and programming.