Greenhouses, A Healthy Form Of Food Production

October 8, 2021,

In times past, especially on film, greenhouses were often depicted in cautionary tales about a dystopian future where good, clean, fresh, healthy food would be hard to produce and obtain for the masses.

In some scenarios, greenhouse production is all that kept that vital life source from becoming extinct.

Silent Running is a 1972 environmental-themed American post-apocalyptic science fiction film. It is the directorial debut of Douglas Trumbull, and stars Bruce Dern, Cliff Potts, Ron Rifkin, and Jesse Vint.

In the storyline, in the future, all plant life on Earth is becoming extinct. As many specimens as possible have been preserved in a series of enormous, greenhouse-like geodesic domes, attached to large spaceships, one of which is named Valley Forge, forming part of a fleet of American Airlines space freighters, currently just outside the orbit of Saturn.

Eventually even they are threatened.

Fortunately that is a movie but unfortunately, in real life, animal and plant species are becoming extinct daily.

As reported by nature.com, “Up to one million plant and animal species face extinction, many within decades, because of human activities, says the most comprehensive report yet on the state of global ecosystems. According to the report, agricultural activities have had the largest impact on ecosystems that people depend on for food, clean water and a stable climate. The loss of species and habitats poses as much a danger to life on Earth as climate change does.”

In an effort to slow down this current and even larger looming crisis, greenhouses still have a place and can be a major factor in reversing this dire trend.

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A greenhouse is a structure with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, in which plants requiring regulated climatic conditions are grown.

These structures range in size from small sheds to industrial-sized buildings.

A miniature greenhouse is known as a cold frame. The interior of a greenhouse exposed to sunlight becomes significantly warmer than the external temperature, protecting its contents in cold weather.

Many commercial glass greenhouses or hothouses are high tech production facilities for vegetables, flowers or fruits. The glass greenhouses are filled with equipment including screening installations, heating, cooling, lighting, and may be controlled by a computer to optimize conditions for plant growth.

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Sounds very high tech and modern but greenhouses, at least in concept, have been around for centuries.

The idea of growing plants in environmentally controlled areas has existed since Roman times.

One tale has it that the Roman emperor Tiberius ate a cucumber-like vegetable daily. The Roman gardeners used artificial methods (similar to the greenhouse system) of growing to have it available for his table every day of the year.

Today, tomatoes are the most common vegetables grown in greenhouses, followed by cucumbers. Both may be grown in the off-season to take advantage of premium prices.

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The question we have is, are produce grown in environmentally controlled greenhouses better for us than those grown outside.

Some appear to think so. Please read on.

Nature Fresh Farms Launches New Branding Touting Benefits of Greenhouse-Grown Produce

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Nature Fresh Farms

Oct 05, 2021, 11:00 ET

LEAMINGTON, ON, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature Fresh Farms, one of the largest independent greenhouse produce growers in North America, is sharing its new brand identity that embraces the recent growth and innovation of the company.

The Leamington, Ontario-based operation specializing in peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, and soon to be strawberries, is launching its new look and feel by way of introducing retailers to the depth of greenhouse-grown produce and the benefits of supplying customers with quality, great tasting produce all year round. The newly branded campaign symbolizes a new era for the company that is exciting retailers with its premier produce that is planted, grown and harvested with sustainability in mind.

Nature Fresh Farms Introduces New Branding

"We are constantly striving for perfection when it comes to not only the produce that that we grow, but for the process that it takes to get to the finished product," says John Ketler, Vice president of Nature Fresh Farms. "This new look and feel encompasses the innovation and growth across every aspect of our farming operation to give customers a look at how far we've come and the steps it takes to provide such a premium product."

Nature Fresh Farms' new branding comes in the wake of a variety of changes that have expanded the company's presence throughout North America. Increased distribution, the physical development of expanded facilities in Ohio, Mexico and Texas, retail partner growth, sustainability efforts and new product innovation all play a role in the success of Nature Fresh Farms as it is today.

"The rapid growth of Nature Fresh Farms over the past few years has helped us identify the need for a change that would reflect all of the best elements of our company. Our purpose, culture, people, products, innovation and of course, our story are what set us apart," says Matt Quiring, director of sales for Nature Fresh Farms. "We now have a refreshed look and message that brings consistency, boldness and a memorable experience for all of our partners and consumers. This is a really exciting time as Nature Fresh Farms positions ourselves for our next phase of growth!"

Growing for a Kinder Future is the mantra of Nature Fresh Farms and sustainability is the backbone of the company's efforts around providing quality and flavorful produce year-round while producing a minimal carbon footprint.

Look for the new branding starting in October. For more information on Nature Fresh Farms, visit https://www.naturefresh.ca/

About Nature Fresh Farms
With facilities in Leamington, ON, Delta, OH, Laredo, TX and Mexico, Nature Fresh Farms grows & distributes an extensive array of greenhouse grown vegetables and fruits that are always fresh and always flavorful, year-round. Nature Fresh Farms facilities are leading the way in farm innovation, automation, traceability, and food safety with ongoing research and development that continues to identify varieties with unique flavor profiles that will appeal to consumer taste preferences.

SOURCE Nature Fresh Farms