I have a farm and processing facility in the County of Lake. I also operated two acres of cannabis cultivation hoop houses in Santa Cruz, CA in 2021. A hoop house’s primary purpose is to moderately extend the growing season by keeping the crop a little warmer due to the heat trapping in the roof. It reduces the risk of frost damage in the early spring as well as the late fall. In addition, the partial shade provided by the roof material reduces the rate of water loss from the plant (referred to as transpiration). There are Universitiy study's staing that hoop house will help with water conservation with the potential for a 25% reduction in water use. Their passive and temporary nature makes them ideal for preserving the local natural resources and views. Hoop house’s increase the quality and value of a farmer’s crop. I hope you consider this important item to not only farmers, but to preserve water, one of our finite resources.
Good Morning Surpervisors,
I have a farm and processing facility in the County of Lake. I also operated two acres of cannabis cultivation hoop houses in Santa Cruz, CA in 2021. A hoop house’s primary purpose is to moderately extend the growing season by keeping the crop a little warmer due to the heat trapping in the roof. It reduces the risk of frost damage in the early spring as well as the late fall. In addition, the partial shade provided by the roof material reduces the rate of water loss from the plant (referred to as transpiration). There are Universitiy study's staing that hoop house will help with water conservation with the potential for a 25% reduction in water use. Their passive and temporary nature makes them ideal for preserving the local natural resources and views. Hoop house’s increase the quality and value of a farmer’s crop. I hope you consider this important item to not only farmers, but to preserve water, one of our finite resources.
Autumn Karcey