Location: 405 Alderman Hall & Zoom
How do passive solar winter greenhouses perform when research meets winter farm operations? Join the Department of Horticultural Science for a dynamic panel discussion exploring the frontiers of passive solar winter greenhouse production. Moderated by Josh Kielsmeier-Cook (UMN RSDP), this session brings together architecture researcher Dan Handeen, controlled environment agriculture specialist and researcher Dr. Nate Eylands, and local Deep Winter Greenhouse growers. Together, they will dive into the intersections of thermal building design, crop physiology, off-season winter production economics, and the practical realities of growing high-value crops through a Minnesota winter. Whether you are interested in controlled environment agriculture, sustainable infrastructure, or grower enterprise strategies, join us for an engaging dialogue with candid stories from growers on bridging research with commercial farming realities.
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.