Hello Mona, Utah!
This past week the excitement of planning a project such as Houweling’s Tomatoes sustainable greenhouse farm in Utah, got put into high gear as we are now under construction! As you can see from the pictures included, crews have begun the process of levelling the land where our 28.3 acre greenhouse will be built through the summer.
If you aren’t familiar with the project, let me bring you up to speed.… Read more
How did you get into Greenhouse Agriculture?
In the fall of 2001, I was on a tour of agricultural operations up the central coast with a group from university. While I was always interested in greenhouse growing I had no concept of the scope or possibilities of greenhouse farming until we visited Houweling’s Nurseries. From that moment, I knew the career I wanted to pursue.
After finishing school I joined the Houweling’s team.… Read more
The March issue of “The Vine” brings another entry from our “Houweling’s Tomato Experts.” This month, Randy Shaw shares what it takes to be a Houweling’s grower, how he entered into the greenhouse farming and the growers mindset.
Additionally, take a look at “The Vine” to read an insight from Casey about the current drought in California, how our sales team is teaching kid’s teamwork and the additions of recirculating fans that will help regulate the climate in phase 1.… Read more
Whether it’s Valentine’s Day or American Heart month, February is full of HEART! For Houweling’s, our tomatoes represent our heart. They’re the foundation of why we exist as a company and not only do they fill our hearts up with love and admiration … they also happen to be heart healthy.
The bond of tomatoes and humans is magnified when you look at the history of tomatoes and humans:
Did you know …
It is that time of the year again as The Super Bowl pool is moving across the office everyone at Houweling’s Tomatoes is excited about the big game! This year’s game showcases the best offense the league has seen in years (Denver Broncos) and the best defense in the NFL (Seattle Seahawks).
Hopefully it is an exciting game that comes down to the final minutes, but either way the Super Bowl is a great excuse to get together with family and friends, eat food, relax, and watch some of the best television commercials of the year.… Read more
