Due to their significant nutrient, vitamin, and mineral content, leafy vegetables are an essential part of the human diet. In addition to other vegetable crops, these are also being impacted by the effects of climate change, such as global warming, changes to the seasonal and monsoon patterns, and biotic and abiotic factors. Crop failures, low yields, declining quality, and an increase in pest and disease issues are frequent in climatically changing regions, making it difficult to grow leafy greens and salad vegetables.
The Commercial Greenhouse Market size is estimated at USD 47.76 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 66.86 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 7% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
Commercial or Corporate farming knows they must adapt to the changing environments or suffer losses from frequent extreme weather events that impact their crop yields.
I have nearly obsessed about greenhouses and small scale greenhouse growing for the past 20 years. This lead me to look into and research all aspects of food production vs the viability of growing your own produce as a means for sustenance and better health.
The designs and systems with a program I have developed for Redwood greenhouses will provide you a calming, peaceful solarium element to your home. They will also provide you with a beautiful robust and thriving source of nutrient dense food that will help keep you in better Spirits!
Year Around!
Similar to solar power or other renewable sustainable additions to your property, my goal is to make the greenhouses pay for themselves and indirectly provide you with a return on your investment.
Global food systems face the challenge of providing healthy and adequate nutrition through sustainable means, which is exacerbated by the changes in our climate and environment.
Growing your own fruits and vegetables takes the guesswork out of what is inside. Being organic with your own grown food means zero harmful chemicals and compounds that are currently allowed to be used in “organic” labeled produce in the U.S.
Another benefit is your produce can contain as much as 40% more nutrients than the produce that is found at typical grocery stores due to freshness.
Conventional agricultural practices can cause a wide range of negative impacts on the environment. “Conventional” or “modern industrial agriculture” has been historically defined as the practice of growing crops in soil, in the open air, with irrigation, and the active application of nutrients, pesticides, and herbicides. Some of the negative impacts of conventional agriculture include the high and inefficient use of water, large land requirements, high concentrations of nutrients and pesticides in runoff, and soil degradation accompanied by erosion. As world population continues to grow at a rapid rate, so too must the food production. However, approximately 38.6% of the ice-free land and 70% of withdrawn freshwater is already devoted to agriculture. To sustainably feed the world’s growing population, methods for growing food have to evolve.
When it comes to buying food, choosing items labeled “USDAOrganic” is probably the simplest way to reduce your exposure to harsh chemicals and your impact on the environment.
However, I think that purchasing one of my beautiful redwood greenhouses and experiencing what I am offering through those greenhouses is the best decision. Best for you and the best solution for growing food with the least amount of impact on everything!