St. Thomas More School
Location: Spokane, WA Climate Zone: Cold & Mixed-Dry/6b Size: 30′ x 57′ Application: Educational Crop(s) Grown: Leafy greens, and other produce Ceres Technologies: Vented greenhouse,
Location: Spokane, WA Climate Zone: Cold & Mixed-Dry/6b Size: 30′ x 57′ Application: Educational Crop(s) Grown: Leafy greens, and other produce Ceres Technologies: Vented greenhouse,
Location: New Castle, CO Climate Zone: Cold & Mixed-Dry/6a Size: Custom 60′ x 120′ GH/ 15′ x 120′ attached north headhouse Application: Commercial
Location: Longmont, CO Climate Zone: Cold & Mixed-Dry/5b Size: 18′ x 24′ Application: Community Crop(s) Grown: Indigenous plants Ceres Technologies: Vented greenhouse, GAHT® system Date
Ceres Founder, Marc Plinke interviewed by Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres. Listen on Apple or Spotify.
Location: Omaha, NE Climate Zone: Cold & Very Cold/5b Size: (2) 30′ x 147′ GH & (2) 30′ x 98′ GH Application: Commercial Production Crop(s)
Let’s take a look at some past examples of Consulting, Design Development and Environmental Optimization Services GAHT® Consulting- Tasmania Why did they come to us?
At Ceres we specialize in passive solar greenhouse design for many different types of growers. While most of our clients are looking for a full
Building Management Systems (BMS) have been instrumental in providing efficient control and monitoring systems in industrial and commercial buildings, primarily for heating, ventilation, and air
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Exploring the synergy between wind energy and greenhouses presents a sustainable pathway for agricultural practices. This blog delves into how wind turbines, as a cornerstone
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Check out Josh’s Podcast Interview with The Thriving Farmer Podcast titled “Josh Holleb on Advancing Efficient Greenhouse Design Released April 16, 2024 Listen Here On
Choosing to power your commercial farm with renewable energy is an excellent way to save money and lessen your carbon footprint. Two types of technologies
The number one hurdle we hear about from farmers, businesses, and anyone interested in building a greenhouse, is cost. As such, we have decided to
Find funding from utilities across North America By Gretchen Schimelpfenig Strategic businesses build greenhouses to pay for them quickly. An effective way to lower the
Check out Marc’s Podcast Interview with The Future Council titled Harvesting the future: Smart Greenhouses & Food Security Released February 22, 2024 Listen Here
Have you ever wondered what you can cultivate within the confines of a greenhouse? The answer is just about anything, although some plants will require
Check out Marc’s radio Interview with California’s KPFZ Recorded January 23, 2024 Listen Here
Location: Fort Bragg, California Size: 18′ x 24′ Application: residential Crops Grown: coffee plants Ceres Tech: SunSense™ controller, shade cloth Is it possible to engineer
Location: Hudson, New York Size: 23’x 30′ Application: community learning space Nestled along the Hudson River and in close proximity to the picturesque Catskill Mountains,
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If you’re an avid gardener that wants to stay prolific when the days get colder and darker, you’re probably thinking about ways you can optimize
As winter approaches, many regions face the inevitable shift in weather conditions that come with this season. For commercial greenhouse operators, this means adapting operations
Learn how to harness and store solar energy to keep your greenhouse growing through the winter for free (or next to nothing). Greenhouses can be
Listen to founder and Chief Innovator at Ceres get interviewed for the podcast “Care More Be Better”. A podcast focused on social impact, sustainability, and
Climate Zone – Maryland Heights, Missouri, Zone 6bSize – (2x) 30’x80’ greenhouses, one greenhouse has an inline headhouse for adjacent classroom space Type – HighYield™ Kit Crop
Ceres was lucky to be connected with a municipality, which introduced a community project that would use captured methane gas from a local landfill to
Climate Zone – Prescott, Ontario, Zone 6Size – 30′ x 33′Type – HighYield™ Kit Crop – cut flowersYear Complete – 2021Application – commercial Brenda Visser’s green
Ceres’ announcement of partnership with Rabensteiner, to develop new “glasshouses” Read Article here
This blog is a summary of the RII Water Circularity Best Practices Guide. Our intention is to briefly outline some important points the guide makes,
In a world that is becoming increasingly urbanized and disconnected from nature, the concept of biophilia is gaining significant traction. Biophilia, a term coined by
At St. Thomas More School in Spokane, Washington, the community’s most significant service initiative revolves around growing food. From kindergarten to 8th grade, every student
By: Wolf Reichard As an emerging and innovative approach to farming, indoor agriculture, also known as vertical farming or controlled environment agriculture (CEA), is receiving
Colorado’s largest rooftop greenhouse will grow nearly two tons of leafy greens a day. Read Article here
A greenhouse is an excellent addition to a school’s campus and curriculum. An educational greenhouse acts as a living classroom to provide hands-on learning
Like any business, greenhouses should be completely prepared for any unexpected emergencies, including power outages. For commercial greenhouses, a power outage is much more than an
Ceres was founded with a mission to create energy-efficient growing spaces that make net zero food production possible. To achieve this, we have designed greenhouses that are
The answer is yes. The more difficult question lies in the specifics. How big of a greenhouse do I need to feed my family? What
Developing a greenhouse lighting strategy for your grow operation might seem overwhelming. How much do I need to use greenhouse supplemental lighting? Does light intensity
The Center of Excellence for Indoor Agriculture Thinking of starting a farm? You are not alone. Farms offer an opportunity to connect with nature, work
Rooftop greenhouses are changing the way we think about urban and other densely populated areas. We are seeing cities redefine themselves by supporting and implementing
5 ORGANIZATIONS TRYING TO SOLVE CEA’S ENERGY PROBLEMS Read Article here
Climate Zone – Pomfret, Connecticut, Zone 6Size – 23′ x 40′Type – Singled Sloped HighYield™ Kit Year Complete – 2016Application – educational In 2015 Ceres
As summer approaches and the outside temperatures begin to rise, the temperature inside your greenhouse will begin to rise with it. How do you
Vertical farms have been getting a lot of attention in the (Ag)news lately, much of which has not been positive. Pittsburgh based vertical farm company
Not all greenhouses are created equal. Variance in greenhouse design, heating systems, and structural materials make certain greenhouses more applicable for colder climates than others.
A Ceres greenhouse just north of the Canadian border has been getting a lot of attention recently. After being featured in the July issue of Greenhouse
The cost of energy is rising at an alarming rate. Natural gas prices, in particular, have greenhouse growers nervous about their operational costs and questioning
When we design our commercial greenhouses, certain aspects of the structure (truss spacing, glazing material, and climate control equipment) can be adapted to the client’s
Solar greenhouse design begins with choosing the correct orientation for your greenhouse on your given site. For those in the Northern hemisphere, the length of the
Location/Climate Zone – Wanship, Utah, Zone 5bSize – 30′ x 60′Type – HighYield™ Kit Crop – veggiesYear Complete – 2019Application – community greenhouse for luxury resort
Location/Climate Zone – Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada, zone 4aSize – 30′ x 41′Type – HighYield™ Kit Crop – veggies, herbs, micro greens, plant propagationYear Complete –
Location/Climate Zone – Saugerties, New York, Zone 6aSize – 30′ x 50′Type – HighYield™ Kit Crop – plant growth experiments Year Complete – 2019Application – educational
Understanding the meaning of a “greenhouse kit” At Ceres, we design highly efficient greenhouses for many different applications. The same design elements attributed to our
Are you thinking about purchasing a greenhouse? Do you wonder what to grow in a greenhouse? Do you question what greenhouse climate control systems are
There are many different shapes and building styles of passive solar greenhouses. The most successful building styles (commonly referred to as “geometries”) integrate four basic
Ceres Greenhouses are designed to grow year-round Factors like day length, greenhouse temperature and grower experience will affect what types of plants thrive in your
The housing and construction markets are hitting new records every day. Houses are selling above asking price with multiple bidders, and construction material and labor
Pest and disease outbreaks in a greenhouse are a serious pain and can get out of hand if they aren’t addressed properly. Because this is
As much as cultivators wish they could predict what their outdoor growing season will be like, they are always at the mercy of Mother Nature.
Managing and balancing temperature and humidity in the greenhouse can be a source of frustration, further compounded by location, climate, greenhouse environmental control systems, and
A Ceres GAHT® (ground to air heat transfer) System is our patented geothermal climate control technology that has helped our growers maintain comfortable growing conditions,
Why an automated controller is better than a thermostat for your climate controlled greenhouse Ceres’ patented solar design and innovative climate control technologies enable us
Strawberries are a delectable fruit which makes them one of the most valuable fruits to grow. Out of season, they are almost impossible to find
BIM (Building Information Modeling) is a 3D modeling process used for design and construction in order to more accurately plan and build structures. At Ceres
Location/Climate Zone – Morgan, Utah, 6bSize – 30′ x 96′Type – HighYield™ Kit Crop – veggiesYear Complete – 2020Application – community therapeutic space A greenhouse can
By Hervé Maumus-Hue Carbon dioxide (CO2): The Basics Introduction 1 – Different types of plants, different biological processes 2 – C3 plants: the importance of
By Hervé Maumus-Hue Managing a perfect growing environment is challenging and is the topic of much research. We know that the environment dictates the efficiency
Written by Coach, Ceres Designer Marina Gieres Wageningen University & Research hosted the second edition of the Urban Greenhouse Challenge and we participated as the
All around the world, the food industry has been affected by COVID-19 in one way or another. Fortunately, there have been some positive food-related trends
Get A Free Quote At Ceres, we help our clients become smarter growers by staying at the forefront of greenhouse technology. We conduct our own
Ceres stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and those fighting for racial equality today and every day. We are here to listen,
For the second installation of our greenhouse lighting series, we will be discussing the difference between the two most commonly used artificial lights in commercial greenhouse
The Relationship Between Greenhouse Design and Supplemental Lighting The benefit of growing in a greenhouse, rather than growing indoors, is the ability to utilize free
As supermarkets empty and restaurants close, we are forced to confront the security of our food system. This is an important time for major shifts
Let’s be clear. We do not want to downplay the seriousness of the corona virus worldwide pandemic. This is a serious threat and should be
Location/Climate Zone – Careywood, Idaho, Zone 6aSize – 23′ x 40′ with 10′ attached head houseType – HighYield™ Kit, aquaponicCrop – veggies and fish Application
At Ceres we are challenging the idea that “high tech” means “expensive” when it comes to greenhouse design. Between our patented passive solar structural design
A survey was conducted in the Summer of 2019 to gather information on the current state of the CEA (controlled environment agriculture) industry. The survey
Our data engineers have developed a comprehensive online tool that compares the energy savings of a Ceres sealed greenhouse against a traditional greenhouse design and an indoor
The importance of all aspects of higher education in creating alternative forms of sustainable agriculture for a smarter workforce and a healthier economy There is
Location/Climate Zone – Denver, Colorado, 5b-6aSize – 30′ x 98′Type – HighYield™ Kit Crop – micro greensYear Complete – 2018Application – commercial We strive to make
Local Food Local food is nothing new. It’s been gaining momentum for sometime now. When we talk about local food we’re referring to the movement
“Agritech” is the fusion of Agriculture and Technology. More specifically, it is the use of technology in agriculture to maximize yields and efficiency. In order
Insulating the soil underneath your greenhouse is an essential (and easy) step for energy-efficient year-round growing. Here’s the basics. Often when building an energy-efficient greenhouse, people
So, you want a year-round greenhouse? Time to dig deep (literally). At Ceres Greenhouse, we design and build super energy-efficient, year-round greenhouses that are built to last.
Looking to design an aquaponics greenhouse? Here are some quick tips and strategies for making the most out of your greenhouse aquaponics investment. 1. Place
Growing bananas and guava, this off-grid greenhouse is anything but your typical commercial greenhouse Step into the solar greenhouse at Golden Hoof Farm in Boulder CO and
An interview with Mike Oehler, author of “The Earth Sheltered Solar Greenhouse Book” We’ve talked about walipini’s: underground pit-style greenhouses that don’t have a foundation
The curious things about apples is that if you eat a Fuji apple, and plant the seeds from that Fuji apple, you won’t necessarily get
A mini- greenhouse goes on the road. Driving around Colorado, and soon the country, we call it fast food. At CERES we often discuss how