Greenhouse Education Program
The Greenhouse Education Program provides education and training on greenhouse production and greenhouse technologies, from foundational concepts to more advanced systems. The program is designed to support farmers, commercial growers, homesteaders, hobby growers, and anyone interested in learning more about greenhouse production.
Programming is offered regionally and statewide through county-based programs, with the goal of expanding access to practical greenhouse education across Maine.
Program Topics
The program currently offers a one-hour presentation on Basics of Greenhouse Technology, with additional modules planned for Fall 2026, including:
- Foundations of Greenhouse Production
- Greenhouse Construction and Physical Layout
- Aerial Environmental Management
- Root-Zone Environment and Growing Systems
- Environmental Control Technologies and Automation
- Plant Growth Manipulation and Regulation
- Water Quality and Sanitation
- Emerging and Future Technologies
Greenhouse operations interested in hosting one or more of these modules for staff education, employee training, or public field day programming may contact Dr. Ankit Singh, ankit.singh@maine.edu, to discuss program goals and scheduling options.
Basics of Greenhouse Technology
A beginner-friendly workshop introducing the fundamentals of greenhouse technology for Maine growers. Topics include:
- Types of greenhouse structures and materials
- Heating, cooling, and ventilation systems
- Basic automation and environmental controls
- Common challenges and low-cost solutions for small and mid-size farms
The session also explores how greenhouse systems can extend the growing season, improve crop quality, and support farm profitability.
Upcoming Sessions
On October 17, 2026, I will lead two greenhouse workshops at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine.
The first session, Basics/Refresher of Greenhouse Technology, will introduce greenhouse structures and covering materials, heating, cooling, ventilation, automation, environmental controls, and practical, cost-effective approaches to common greenhouse challenges.
The second session, Greenhouse Lighting, will focus specifically on the role of light in greenhouse crop production and practical approaches to managing and supplementing light. Together, the two workshops are designed for home gardeners, aspiring growers, educators, and others interested in using greenhouse technology to extend Maine’s growing season and improve plant production.
On October 17, 2026, I will lead two greenhouse workshops at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine.
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If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Dr. Ankit Singh, ankit.singh@maine.edu, at least five days prior to the event.If requests are received after this date, we may not have sufficient time to make necessary arrangements.