Unit 3: Greenhouses
Welcome to our Groundwork to Grow course on Greenhouses! Groundwork to Grow is a collection of 4-week courses offered by Hoʻōla Farms on various agriculture topics, offering exposure to community resources, local experts and experienced farmers.
👩🏽🌾 E Komo Mai | Welcome!
Welcome to our Groundwork to Grow course on Greenhouses! Groundwork to Grow is a collection of 4-week courses offered by Hoʻōla Farms on various agriculture topics, offering exposure to community resources, local experts and experienced farmers. This course covers an introduction to greenhouses and greenhouse production. Participants will have the opportunity to plan, plant and harvest from the Hoʻōla Farms education greenhouse during this course. We will also be meeting other local greenhouse farmers and exploring community resources.
✏️ Course Description
Greenhouses have been used by humans throughout history to increase productivity in agriculture. Often used as an all-encompassing term, you may hear “greenhouse” used to refer to high-tunnels, hot houses, hoop houses, cold frames, shade houses, rain shelters or any number of structures that are used to better control the environment of your crops. During this course, participants will learn about the benefits of these structures, and specifically address what works best for each farmer depending on your goals and available resources.
📅 Schedule & What to Expect
Course Schedule – Groundwork to Grow: Greenhouses
- Tuesday Aug 2nd
- Virtual Class – 5:30-7:00pm
- Saturday Aug 6th
- Field Day – 8:00-11:00am
- Location: Malulani Ranch – 1261 Country Club Rd, Hilo
- Tuesday Aug 9th
- Virtual Class – 5:30-7:00pm
- Saturday Aug 13th
- Field Day – 8:00-11:00am
- Location: McCall Farms – 19 Haunani Rd, Volcano
- Tuesday Aug 16th
- Virtual Class – 5:30-7:00pm
- Saturday Aug 20th
- Field Day – 8:00-11:00am
- Location: UH Hilo Farm – 3551 Kanoelehua Ave, Hilo
- Tuesday Aug 23rd
- Virtual Class – 5:30-7:00pm
- Saturday Aug 27th
- Field Day – 8:00-11:00am
- Location: Malulani Ranch – 1261 Country Club Rd, Hilo
⚠️ Before You Begin Checklist
Before you begin this course, you will need to complete the following steps:
- Send your $100.00 course tuition via PayPal using this link.
- *** If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a scholarship or you would like to make other payment arrangements, please email Emily Emmons.
- If you have not already done so, complete our Accident Waiver & Release of Liability as well as our Photo & Video Recording Release.
🎓 Included Modules & Full Schedule
Click on the photo or title for any of the included modules below to view additional details!
