GREAT NEWS!!We were selected to receive a mobile high tunnel through a nonprofit organization called Norther Resilient Habitats. We applied and were one of three farms chosen. We will participate in a study on local food production - some record keeping for three years. And we will help put up a mobile high tunnel on the Northern Resilient Habitats home site - so we can learn how to build that type of high tunnel.
What is a mobile high tunnel? It is similar to our current high tunnel, BUT it smaller and built on a track so that it can move to three locations. Why? This really creates a flexibility in that we could plant a crop and move the greenhouse on or off it as needed. For example - plant greens in February or March, move the tunnel once it is warm enough for the greens and plant hot weather crops in the new greenhouse location. Then after frost, move to the next location for late fall or winter crops. In addition the soil is exposed to air and can be easily revitalized or amended when the greenhouse is in another location.
This opportunity provides us with greater flexibility. Thank you Northern Resilient Habitats - we look forward to working with you and expanding our capabilities to grow for the local market over a longer season!
This photo includes our current high tunnel installed Mothers Day 2010.
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