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25 Responses to USDA HOOP HOUSES AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Good video! I am glad they came out and asked us if we know our farmer or where in the world does our food come from. Great to teach people cheap doable skills to feed themselves. I have organic gardened most my life. Wonderful hobby, gets you moving and connected to your earth!
@cchanderson I grew up on a farm I am VERY well aware of the importance of agriculture. I support the local farmers markets and buy ALL my meat local. I even have my own garden….butchered my own chickens and pig. The local farmer,gardener should be applauded..however this isn’t a “new concept”. We are returning to what our great grandparents all ready knew- thus my comment. I find it funny that it’s a “new idea”, that’s all. 🙂
@jayandallie5 What are you talking about dude? They do things like this to raise awareness. Agriculture is our nations largest employers and with the world population doubling in the next 30 years we might want to make sure we are at the top of our agricultural game from industrial farms to back yard gardens we all have to become aware of agriculture. Once you know you can feed yourself a certain amount of stress leaves you. I applaud the local farmer, gardener and the USDA thanks.
Totally awesome! I love learning ways to save grow my own food. Thanks for sharing.
SmoothJazzDecember
November 16, 2011 at 2:06 am Reply
GROW GM PLANTS …… YOU LIE !!!!
RememberUsWethePeopl
November 16, 2011 at 2:22 am Reply
@ektrules Just wanted to let you know I read your post as sarcastic (and indeed rhetorical). It was my presumption as it is sometimes hard to read tone online, and definitively my bad. You have my honest and sincerest apology (…swallows humble pie). On a more amicable note, Four Seasons Harvest was written around the author’s farm in Maine( zone 5), so certainly a good read for you if you are interested in year round growing.
I find this kinda funny…people have been doing this for years. Slap some government workers on the project and some “fancy talk”…..(a little bit of swirling smoke)and poof a brand new idea! Now there is our taxes hard at work. I have my own hoop houses..it’s not hard, nor did I stand around talking about it forever.
Enriching our relationship with the food we eat by growing it can only be positive, especially for our next generation. My Grandaughter helps her Papa build compost piles to “feed” the soil and we have lush harvest without ever having to use pestisides or herbisides. She also has learned the benifits of earthworms and finds them to put in the compost piles. She’s an avid gardener at age 3 1/2 with her own sunflower patch up and sprouted, even before the last frost.
@frugivorefarm Whoa. I admitted ignorance by asking a question (it wasn’t rhetorical). And like I said, it was a guess. If what you say is true (60F inside while 20F outside), that’s quite impressive, and I may look into that technique. It just doesn’t seem like those thin tunnels could hold that much heat, especially in the dim winter sun. I have heard of “Four Season Harvest,” but I just thought it was for warmer climates than the one I currently live in (zone 5).
@ektrules
To answer your question, if it is only 5F outside on a sunny day it will typically be 42F inside the tunnel on a farm in Maine. As for when its 20F outside during the day, your uneducated guess of 20F =WRONG.
Correct Answer= 60F, and this may be slightly warmer in W.D.C. as it is further south and the sunlight is more intense at lower latitudes.
@ektrules Ah Ignorance, try reading a book for once before you open your mouth. You can start with one called Four Season Harvest by Elliot Coleman. He has been growing crops as a professional gardener for over forty years and basically pioneered the system of growing cold weather crops in cold frames (basically, what they are using here). He grows over 20 different types of vegetable and leaf crops in the middle of winter using systems similar to the ones shown here and his farm is in MAINE!
In the beginning that guy said the tunnels allow them to grow food in any climate throughout the year.
What exactly can you grow in them tunnels in the winter? If it was 20F out during the day, what would be the temp inside those tunnels? I would guess 30F at most, and I can’t think of any vegetable that would grow at that temp.
I’d like to add a bit to my comment on this video, but not another rant on the impractical politicians behind this silly nonsense.
I lived not far from W.D.C. and historically the growing season sustained life there for hundreds of years without such cost ineffective agronomy. Summers are humid, hot, and long enough to grow great long-season crops abundantly. Silly politicians take undue advantage of voter ignorance. type “how to build a hydroponic bucket system” above to see real home farming!
Yeah, I’m a loon!:-))
I suppose Wyoming has weather a bit as cold as Central PA, but the gardening issues with Winter put using home and micro-farm use of green houses far out of reach, just as your own project costs place hoop frames out of reach for 90% of home gardeners. Adding $700 to one’s food bill for a couple of month’s extra gardening doesn’t best buying a bit more pricey organic market produce.
Here in W.WA I grow lots in 100% compost, and Seasonal crops extend the harvest.
@claudius2u You’re a loon. I’m a staunch conservative and I grow nearly all my food for one reason, I know how and we are extremely healthy. Hoop Houses are amazing because you can build one for about $700 (12′ x 32′) and extend your growing season about two months and in Wyoming, that’s a big old deal. Do I believe in human induced global warming? NO! However, taking control of your health and welfare is good stewardship not government “Sleave politicing.”
CommunistGovernments are “So Excited” about ‘little’ people being connected to the Big Brotha in the White-washed House! This is silly, people!
Try growing any Summer weather crop in this structure, and it will freeze. As for “Climate Change,” True Science shows the CO2 Rise follows 200-300 years of warmer weather; Does NOT lead it, like Gore & Co. Liars try to claim. Hey President, show us your Real Birth ID. This sleaze politicing is getting old!
When they interject the junk science of global warming — all I can say is PAY ATTENTION to what HONESTTAXES is saying here. Big Agribusiness is JUST as susceptible to being manipulated as Big Pharma and Bi Finance. This govt, ANY govt, offers a hand — always watch what the hand you don’t see is doing.
Good video! I am glad they came out and asked us if we know our farmer or where in the world does our food come from. Great to teach people cheap doable skills to feed themselves. I have organic gardened most my life. Wonderful hobby, gets you moving and connected to your earth!
earthywolf
November 15, 2011 at 10:05 pm
@jayandallie5 Great man me too me too…I am like the song a country boy can survive ;0)
cchanderson
November 15, 2011 at 10:27 pm
@cchanderson I grew up on a farm I am VERY well aware of the importance of agriculture. I support the local farmers markets and buy ALL my meat local. I even have my own garden….butchered my own chickens and pig. The local farmer,gardener should be applauded..however this isn’t a “new concept”. We are returning to what our great grandparents all ready knew- thus my comment. I find it funny that it’s a “new idea”, that’s all. 🙂
jayandallie5
November 15, 2011 at 10:34 pm
@jayandallie5 What are you talking about dude? They do things like this to raise awareness. Agriculture is our nations largest employers and with the world population doubling in the next 30 years we might want to make sure we are at the top of our agricultural game from industrial farms to back yard gardens we all have to become aware of agriculture. Once you know you can feed yourself a certain amount of stress leaves you. I applaud the local farmer, gardener and the USDA thanks.
cchanderson
November 15, 2011 at 11:26 pm
@spaniel27
If I knew how to post a new comment, I would!
Hope this gets on to the youtube web comments.
I am growing amazing Kale (brassica’s) and Brussles sprouts while my world has been covered in snow for 3 weeks…
I completeley support the efforts of he White House…
It works, and it is a win win situation…
Go! go! go!
Mandy (seeds seller on Amazon, Ebay, Etsy)..et al…
This system is actually working, is sustainable, and a win win…
mlatchu56
November 15, 2011 at 11:48 pm
4:27
trinkijankapoka
November 16, 2011 at 12:22 am
Well this is kind of moot now that S.510 has passed isnt’ it?
pantheongaia
November 16, 2011 at 1:10 am
@spaniel27 get you Obama Hoop Buildings at span-techbuildings
jbatcrazy
November 16, 2011 at 1:50 am
Totally awesome! I love learning ways to save grow my own food. Thanks for sharing.
SmoothJazzDecember
November 16, 2011 at 2:06 am
GROW GM PLANTS …… YOU LIE !!!!
RememberUsWethePeopl
November 16, 2011 at 2:22 am
@ektrules Just wanted to let you know I read your post as sarcastic (and indeed rhetorical). It was my presumption as it is sometimes hard to read tone online, and definitively my bad. You have my honest and sincerest apology (…swallows humble pie). On a more amicable note, Four Seasons Harvest was written around the author’s farm in Maine( zone 5), so certainly a good read for you if you are interested in year round growing.
frugivorefarm
November 16, 2011 at 2:41 am
I find this kinda funny…people have been doing this for years. Slap some government workers on the project and some “fancy talk”…..(a little bit of swirling smoke)and poof a brand new idea! Now there is our taxes hard at work. I have my own hoop houses..it’s not hard, nor did I stand around talking about it forever.
jayandallie5
November 16, 2011 at 3:35 am
Enriching our relationship with the food we eat by growing it can only be positive, especially for our next generation. My Grandaughter helps her Papa build compost piles to “feed” the soil and we have lush harvest without ever having to use pestisides or herbisides. She also has learned the benifits of earthworms and finds them to put in the compost piles. She’s an avid gardener at age 3 1/2 with her own sunflower patch up and sprouted, even before the last frost.
Samariah3
November 16, 2011 at 3:41 am
@frugivorefarm Whoa. I admitted ignorance by asking a question (it wasn’t rhetorical). And like I said, it was a guess. If what you say is true (60F inside while 20F outside), that’s quite impressive, and I may look into that technique. It just doesn’t seem like those thin tunnels could hold that much heat, especially in the dim winter sun. I have heard of “Four Season Harvest,” but I just thought it was for warmer climates than the one I currently live in (zone 5).
ektrules
November 16, 2011 at 3:43 am
@ektrules
To answer your question, if it is only 5F outside on a sunny day it will typically be 42F inside the tunnel on a farm in Maine. As for when its 20F outside during the day, your uneducated guess of 20F =WRONG.
Correct Answer= 60F, and this may be slightly warmer in W.D.C. as it is further south and the sunlight is more intense at lower latitudes.
frugivorefarm
November 16, 2011 at 4:26 am
@ektrules Ah Ignorance, try reading a book for once before you open your mouth. You can start with one called Four Season Harvest by Elliot Coleman. He has been growing crops as a professional gardener for over forty years and basically pioneered the system of growing cold weather crops in cold frames (basically, what they are using here). He grows over 20 different types of vegetable and leaf crops in the middle of winter using systems similar to the ones shown here and his farm is in MAINE!
frugivorefarm
November 16, 2011 at 4:51 am
In the beginning that guy said the tunnels allow them to grow food in any climate throughout the year.
What exactly can you grow in them tunnels in the winter? If it was 20F out during the day, what would be the temp inside those tunnels? I would guess 30F at most, and I can’t think of any vegetable that would grow at that temp.
ektrules
November 16, 2011 at 4:54 am
The USDA is excited about backyard gardening? Ha! Prove it! You only get excited about protecting corporate profits and squashing little farmers.
boop1972
November 16, 2011 at 5:24 am
I’d like to add a bit to my comment on this video, but not another rant on the impractical politicians behind this silly nonsense.
I lived not far from W.D.C. and historically the growing season sustained life there for hundreds of years without such cost ineffective agronomy. Summers are humid, hot, and long enough to grow great long-season crops abundantly. Silly politicians take undue advantage of voter ignorance. type “how to build a hydroponic bucket system” above to see real home farming!
claudius2u
November 16, 2011 at 5:42 am
Yeah, I’m a loon!:-))
I suppose Wyoming has weather a bit as cold as Central PA, but the gardening issues with Winter put using home and micro-farm use of green houses far out of reach, just as your own project costs place hoop frames out of reach for 90% of home gardeners. Adding $700 to one’s food bill for a couple of month’s extra gardening doesn’t best buying a bit more pricey organic market produce.
Here in W.WA I grow lots in 100% compost, and Seasonal crops extend the harvest.
claudius2u
November 16, 2011 at 6:30 am
@claudius2u You’re a loon. I’m a staunch conservative and I grow nearly all my food for one reason, I know how and we are extremely healthy. Hoop Houses are amazing because you can build one for about $700 (12′ x 32′) and extend your growing season about two months and in Wyoming, that’s a big old deal. Do I believe in human induced global warming? NO! However, taking control of your health and welfare is good stewardship not government “Sleave politicing.”
Thefamilyfeud
November 16, 2011 at 6:39 am
CommunistGovernments are “So Excited” about ‘little’ people being connected to the Big Brotha in the White-washed House! This is silly, people!
Try growing any Summer weather crop in this structure, and it will freeze. As for “Climate Change,” True Science shows the CO2 Rise follows 200-300 years of warmer weather; Does NOT lead it, like Gore & Co. Liars try to claim. Hey President, show us your Real Birth ID. This sleaze politicing is getting old!
claudius2u
November 16, 2011 at 7:25 am
When they interject the junk science of global warming — all I can say is PAY ATTENTION to what HONESTTAXES is saying here. Big Agribusiness is JUST as susceptible to being manipulated as Big Pharma and Bi Finance. This govt, ANY govt, offers a hand — always watch what the hand you don’t see is doing.
doctilde
November 16, 2011 at 7:43 am
Every Farmer and the USDA should read, “One Straw Revolution.”
PakaNoHida
November 16, 2011 at 8:28 am
The USDA press release very clearly calls the low tunnels high tunnels. I’m not failing to recognize anything.
seasonseatingsfarm
November 16, 2011 at 8:52 am