Greenhouse Site Selection & Regulations

Necessary Resources

• Soil & Water Conservation District

• Accountant

• Lawyer

• Insurance Agent or Broker

• Environmental Consultant

LOCATION

• Size of the area

• Potential Expansion

• Accessible

shipping

retail (parking)

• CUSTOMERS

• $$$ Higher-end districts

LOCATIONWater

• Public or Private (well or pond)

• Quantity

Size of the operation

Crop being grown

250-1500g/1000ft2

growing space

• Quality

• pH

• Alkalinity

• Soluble Salts

LOCATIONSoils & Land

• Soil map

best use

• Level

• Drainage

• Flooding

• Building Orientation

• Septic System

LOCATIONEnergy Source

• Natural gas

• Propane

• Oil

• Coal

• Electric

• Auxiliary generator

LOCATIONOther Considerations (continued)• Environmental Considerations

Farmland Protection

Pesticide Tolerance

Water Quality

• Cost

• Taxes

• Phone

LOCATIONZoning

• Each town has their own zoning laws

visit the town clerk

• Land must be zoned agriculture

• Meet with the Building Inspector

• Must acquire a building permit building plan

survey