by Grower Direct Farms | Oct 18, 2022 | Sustainability
The leaves are falling, and temperatures are cooling – sure signs that autumn is upon us. But, did you know that fall is actually the perfect time to plant many fall seeds? There are many plants that thrive and survive in the conditions before winter sets in....
by Grower Direct Farms | Sep 16, 2022 | Seasonal Food, Sustainability
As fall begins in New England, memories await, fires are kindled, and seasonal food abounds. It’s a great time of year to look around and see what you can enjoy both from a consumption and growth perspective. Autumn offers so much for every taste and preference...
by Grower Direct Farms | Aug 22, 2022 | Sustainability
The future of farming is predictable and volatile at the same time. The agricultural and farming industry has gone through many changes over recent generations. Small family farms have been taken over and managed by larger ones. The introduction of technology has...
by Grower Direct Farms | Aug 17, 2017 | News, Sustainability
UConn Extension visited Grower Direct Farms, a wholesale commercial greenhouse in Somers with UConn Vice Provost Mun Choi and Dean Weidemann of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
by Grower Direct Farms | Jul 31, 2017 | Sustainability
An 18-acre greenhouse in Somers, Conn., has reduced its annual heating costs by 70 percent by switching out its old oil burners for a new biomass boiler system. During the process, the family-owned company has learned a great deal about the wood fuel supply chain....
