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The greenhouse energy curtains at Takao Nursery became
difficult to operate, requiring them to be left in a half-open
position to retain some of their shade protection.
" The curtains were certainly on our to-do list of
Overall, a lot of paperwork is involved in applying for a
replacements, " Takao-McCall said. " By the spring of 2023,
the curtains' continued deterioration forced us to leave
them fixed in a half-open position to try and retain some of
their shade protection without making the greenhouse too
dark for the plants. "
WORKING WITH THE GOVERNMENT
Takao-McCall advises growers seeking a REAP grant not to
remove any of their old equipment before receiving the grant.
" If we had taken out the curtains prior to receiving the
grant, that would have voided the process for us, " she said.
" Don't start removing anything until full approval from
USDA is confirmed. "
Growers interested in applying for a USDA grant or loan
must possess a Unique Entity ID (UEI) prior to submitting
an application.
" Submitting the UEI application probably took four to six
weeks, " Takao-McCall said. Growers can't apply for a REAP
grant without having this ID number, so she started the
application process right away.
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REAP grant, Takao-McCall said.
" The application process is all done online through the
USDA portal, " she said. " The government wants to verify a
company's tax returns and articles of incorporation. This
can be a long process because there can be delays on their
end to process the documentation required. "
WORKING WITH A CONSULTANT
The only cost to Takao Nursery, other than the time
involved with completing the grant paperwork, was a onetime
consultant fee.
" I would definitely recommend working with a
consultant, " Takao-McCall said. " They are familiar with the
process and can point out projects or programs that you
might not be aware of, as was the case for us. "
Takao Nursery received 50% of the total project cost for
replacing its curtains, which amounted to $22,802. The
grower was also able to apply for an energy rebate with its
utility provider, PG&E. It received a $34,000 rebate after
project completion. The REAP grant along with PG&E's

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Table of Contents
Editor's Report
Intern of the Year | Theodore Salgado
Technology | When are the robots coming?
Labor | Must-have heat safety measures
Trends | A rosy outlook for foliage
CEA | USDA grants for energy efficiency in your greenhouse
Management | Bring on the dragons
Big Grower | Walters Gardens
SGAFT | Sidewall winterization for small greenhouses
Culture Report | Poinsettia 'Red Ribbons'
Forty Under 40 Perspectives | Irrigation at a large container farm
AmericanHort | Top 10 ways you can thrive in 2025
Product Marketplace
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January 2025 - Intern of the Year | Theodore Salgado
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