Greenhouse grants – Canada Invests $750M in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
Through Greenhouse Grants, the Government of Canada has unveiled its National Food Security Strategy, announcing a major investment aimed at growing year-round domestic fruit and vegetable production and reducing the country’s reliance on imports. A $750M Investment Over Seven Years, in Two Streams The first stream of greenhouse grants, worth $650 million, will support growers […]
Canadian Greenhouse Conference
Harnois Greenhouses will be exhibiting at the Canadian Greenhouse Conference, Canada’s leading event and networking hub for commercial growers of crops cultivated in controlled environments. Held every fall in Niagara Falls, Ontario, the CGC brings together greenhouse producers, suppliers, and researchers from across North America for two days of trade show exhibits, technical sessions, and […]
Combining tomato and cactus production in four season Colorado
Article about a current commercial greenhouse in Colorado. Featured on HortiDaily. A diversified greenhouse development in Colorado, developed by Harnois Greenhouses, integrates a 1-hectare Luminosa gutter-connected greenhouse for tomato production with two 42-foot Ovaltech IV structures dedicated to cactus cultivation. According to Vincent Douville of Harnois, the project reflects a deliberate engineering approach tailored to […]
Poly Greenhouse vs Indoor Vertical Farming: The Reckoning Was Predictable
The gutter-connected greenhouse quietly outperforms every metric that indoor vertical farming promised to own. Here is why the numbers were never going to work – and what controlled environment agriculture actually looks like when it is built to last.
Greenhouse Bench Systems for Commercial Growers
Maximize Your Production with Harnois Greenhouse Bench Systems Harnois offers premium greenhouse bench systems designed for commercial growers who want to optimize space, improve efficiency, and ensure reliable crop support. Our cultivation surfaces combine durability, stability, and flexibility to meet the needs of modern greenhouse operations, from forestry production to germination tables and floodable tables. […]
Flower Farming: From Purpose to Profit
Flower Farming for Profit Build a profitable flower production business Flower farming is more than growing beautiful blooms — it’s about building a profitable, scalable business. With the right strategy, infrastructure, and market positioning, flower production can become a highly lucrative agricultural venture. Whether you are starting a new operation or looking to optimize an […]
Commercial Greenhouse Buying Guide for Professional Growers
Investing in a commercial greenhouse is a strategic decision that directly impacts crop performance, operating costs, and long-term business stability. Professional growers are not simply purchasing a structure, they are selecting a production system that must perform reliably under real-world climate conditions, meet regulatory requirements, and adapt as operations scale. This commercial greenhouse buying commercial […]
Alberta Growing Greenhouses Program: Grant for Commercial Greenhouse Growers
Alberta continues to invest in local food security and year-round production with the launch of the Alberta Growing Greenhouses Program. This new funding initiative is designed to accelerate growth in the province’s controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector by supporting both new construction and productivity improvements in existing operations. For commercial greenhouse and vertical farm operators, […]
How to Winterize a High Tunnel Greenhouse (Step-by-Step Guide)
https://youtu.be/cQML8tsirf0 Summary To winterize field scale polytunnels greenhouse like the Tunnel Pro Plus, choose a dry, wind-free day and work with a team of 4–8 people. Loosen but do not remove the straps, detach the poly at the end arches, and set up lifting straps (about one per 50 ft). Attach the poly to a […]
Field Scale Polytunnels Strawberry Production
Quick summary Commercial Field Scale Polytunnels strawberry production using growing gutters offers growers a more predictable, higher-quality crop than open-field cultivation. These structures extend the season, improve fruit quality, reduce disease risk, and can yield $100K+ per acre annually once optimized. The upfront investment is larger, but payback can arrive in as little as 1-4 […]