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- From: "frank ventura" <frank.dragonflyfarms AT gmail.com>
- To: "'Market Farming'" <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
- Subject: Re: [Market-farming] high Tunnels
- Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:16:32 -0400
Bill, We do purchase the additional cross ties every other bow.
Mostly to have a support for our tomato trellis, but it also adds to the
structural integrity of the house. For years we watched other farms in the area just let the snow
pile up on their houses and wondered if we were overdoing it by removing the
snow after each storm. This year we learned that we were not, as many of
the other houses collapsed. But then again what’s the cost of a
couple hours after each storm versus the cost of replacing a house once every
ten years? I think the financial analysis would prove to be in our
favor and we will continue to remove snow, especially if the timing of the collapse/rebuild
resulted in a loss of production. Frank Ventura Dragonfly Farms www.dragonfly-farms.com From:
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[mailto:market-farming-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of William H
Shoemaker This discussion reminds me to ask if anyone has special strategies
they employ in their tunnels to improve the structural strength of the frames? Bill William H. Shoemaker Sr. Research Specialist, Food Crops University of Illinois - Crop Sciences St Charles Horticulture Research Center 535 Randall Road, St Charles, IL, 60174 630-584-7254, FAX-584-4610 From:
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[mailto:market-farming-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of frank
ventura Kathy, We have a Xsmith New Englander 27x48, a Ledgewood 30x96,
and a Ledgewood 21x120. Neither were affected by the storms we had this
winter in Massachusetts, while many in our immediate area collapsed. We
are on the NH border and got a lot of heavy wet snow also. We too
are very diligent about cleaning off the top and sides after each snow storm. I recommend Ledgewood frames to everyone I know. Ed Person
who runs the operation and builds the frames is a farmer also and specifically
designs his houses to withstand the snow loads in NH. They also come
standard with high sidewalls. He is very helpful, delivers, and has a
crew that can do the installation for a reasonable price. Check them out: Frank Ventura Dragonfly Farms www.dragonfly-farms.com From:
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[mailto:market-farming-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of somersfarm AT dishmail.net Hi
there, During
the last snow storm a few weeks ago we lost two 30 x 80 High Tunnels.
Such a devastating blow to our business! We absolutely have to replace
one of them this year in order to somewhat function. I am wondering for
those of you who live in high snow and high wind areas, where you purchased
your high tunnels. We were so diligent to clean the snow off the tops and
sides throughout each snow storm, but the last storm was heavy wet snow that came
overnight. Thanks ahead for any help you can be. Kathy
Somers Somers
Family Farm Barnet,
VT 05821 visit
us on www.facebook.com/somersfamilyfarmstand |
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[Market-farming] high Tunnels,
somersfarm, 03/16/2011
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Re: [Market-farming] high Tunnels,
frank ventura, 03/16/2011
- Re: [Market-farming] high Tunnels, somersfarm, 03/16/2011
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Re: [Market-farming] high Tunnels,
William H Shoemaker, 03/16/2011
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Re: [Market-farming] high Tunnels,
Vern and Amy, 03/16/2011
- Re: [Market-farming] high Tunnels/snow removal, Jay Sleichter, 03/16/2011
- Re: [Market-farming] high Tunnels, frank ventura, 03/16/2011
- Re: [Market-farming] high Tunnels, MAsteveINE, 03/16/2011
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Re: [Market-farming] high Tunnels,
Vern and Amy, 03/16/2011
- Re: [Market-farming] high Tunnels, Richard Robinson, 03/16/2011
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Re: [Market-farming] high Tunnels,
Diana Jancek, 03/16/2011
- Re: [Market-farming] high Tunnels, Beth Spaugh, 03/16/2011
- Re: [Market-farming] high Tunnels, Richard Sherrington, 03/16/2011
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Re: [Market-farming] high Tunnels,
Robin Follette, 03/17/2011
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Re: [Market-farming] high Tunnels,
Richard Robinson, 03/17/2011
- Re: [Market-farming] high Tunnels, Sue Wells, 03/17/2011
- Re: [Market-farming] high Tunnels, somersfarm, 03/17/2011
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Re: [Market-farming] high Tunnels,
Richard Robinson, 03/17/2011
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- Re: [Market-farming] high Tunnels, KAKerby, 03/16/2011
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Re: [Market-farming] high Tunnels,
frank ventura, 03/16/2011
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