Reducing Greenhouse Energy Consumption By Bench-Top Root Zone Heating And Renewable Energy: Springhouse Farm Case Study (Vilas, North Carolina - POSTER)
- ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Hei-young Kim, Research Assistant (Creator)
- Institution
- Appalachian State University (ASU )
- Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
Abstract: Mountain farmers in Southern Appalachia often face challenges associated with terrain and climate such as a short growing season and size of farm, thus balancing economic feasibility. However, demand for locally grown produce exceeds current spending by 260%. This unmet demand indicates that the potential exists for increasing mountain farmers in the region. Growing season extension with greenhouse technology is a key strategy to increase the availability of local food and farmers' profits.
Reducing Greenhouse Energy Consumption By Bench-Top Root Zone Heating And Renewable Energy: Springhouse Farm Case Study (Vilas, North Carolina - POSTER)
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- Publication
- Kim, H., Yu, O., & Ferrell, J. (2020). Reducing Greenhouse Energy Consumption By Bench-Top Root Zone Heating And Renewable Energy: Springhouse Farm Case Study (Vilas, North Carolina - POSTER). RECAPP 2020, The Office of Research. NC Docks permission granted by author(s).
- Language: English
- Date: 2020
- Keywords
- RECAPP 2020, greenhouse heating, growing season extension, root zone heating, renewable energy, Southern Appalachia, local food, farmers and farming, greenhouse technology