These dollars help Big Marble Farms install cutting-edge horticultural grow lights that will produce more tomatoes and cucumbers using less energy and at a lower cost.
With this funding, more than 5,000 horticultural grow lights will be installed at the Cypress County greenhouse to save almost $2 million in utility costs and produce 4,600 fewer tonnes of emissions. Staff will also receive technical training in ways to reduce energy use.
Alberta’s farmers, ranchers and food industry continue to embrace innovation to feed ever-growing local, national and global demand. The province is seen as a world leader in both emissions reductions and food production.
“Alberta’s food industry is looking for ways to reduce costs, save energy and deliver even more fresh, locally grown produce all year long. These new lights will save millions of dollars while helping a local, family-run success story lower operating costs and build a more productive, reliable local food supply at the same time.”
Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas
“Alberta’s farmers and food processors are leaders in finding new ways to grow more with less. By supporting projects like this, we’re helping greenhouse operators cut energy costs, stay competitive, and deliver fresh, local produce to families year-round. This grant to Big Marble will create new jobs and business opportunities while also putting more locally grown food on Canadian tables. I am confident that we will see more greenhouses choosing Alberta as their base of operations in the future.”
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