THESIS QUESTION

THESIS QUESTION.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Can a Net-Zero food production be accomplished by creating an indoor growing environment and maximizing productivity within the site for a location in Kamloops?

3/22/2011

Research, Research, Research

So I don't know if anyone else in is in the same boat as me, but I'm having a hard time finding time for my own research, let alone yours.  So if you want to be helpful, I'm looking for info. on agriculture. I need to determine how much space is required to have 3 or 4 cycles of vegetation growing throughout a year for individual fruits and vegis. Stats on average family consumptions with break downs to diet and food eaten. What foods will grow in winter months, and what is required as far as needs for U.V. light and heat. Many thanks.
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11 comments:

  1. chris carrierMarch 24, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Hi Shawn,

    Iv'e found a site that speaks about a variety of things when growing produce in a greenhouse. Here is the website, seems pretty decent.
    www.gardenguides.com
    I didn't find anything on space requirements though.

    Peace
    Chris

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  2. Shawn O'HearnMarch 24, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Thanks Chris,

    This site is pretty awesome. Answered a few questions about hydroponics is was pondering. I appreciate your input. Not to sure how I can use this as a cited reference however?

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  3. carpsMarch 24, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Hi Sean,
    I found a StatsCan website that may be able to help you,
    http://www.statcan.gc.ca/ads-annonces/23f0001x/hl-fs-eng.htm

    It does a nice break down of the Canadian diet, and how much of each type of food Canadians eat. Hope this helps!

    P.S i know how you feel about finding the time haha, if you see anything on solar panels I can use it. Costs, power output, etc.

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  4. KyleHalvorsonMarch 24, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Hey sean,

    Not sure if this is what your looking for, but this is a website saying which vegetables grow in the winter months. hope this helps.

    http://www.naturalhub.com/vegetable_gardening_in_winter.htm

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  5. Jessica AndersonMarch 24, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Shaun,
    i was looking into some of the items you said you needed some information about and i came across this site about winter grown fruits and veggies. hope it has some value to your research
    http://localfoods.about.com/od/whatsinseason/a/WinterFruitVeg.htm

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  6. Shawn O'HearnMarch 25, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Rob,

    You never cease to amaze me. That is exactly what I needed. That's a third of the info I need for my research. Thanks!

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  7. UnknownMarch 28, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Shawn,
    I have a personal source for you - check with Mike Marshall. He has done lots of research on greenhouses and plants.
    Mindy

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  8. Shawn O'HearnMarch 28, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Thanks Mindy,
    I'll follow up on that tonight. A appreciate your help.

    Shawn

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  9. Shawn O'HearnApril 4, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    SORRY JESS,

    JUST GOT AROUND TO LOOKING AT THIS SITE, I WAS FLOGGED WITH A TON OF BLOGS EVER SINCE I PUT UP A LIST OF DESIRED RESEARCH. I WILL DEFINATELY INCORPORATE AS MUCH OUTSIDE GROWING AS POSSIBLE TO MEET THE NET-ZERO TARGET. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP.

    SHAWN

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  10. AlyssaApril 4, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Hey Shawn,

    I found this blog that shows pictures of and costs related to what families around the world are eating. I think it draws a pretty cool comparison to countries that grown their own food, vs countries that buy everything from grocery stores and fast food restaurants.

    http://blog.halbergphotographers.com/2007/12/11/average-weekly-food-consumption-of-families-around-the-world/

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  11. Shawn O'HearnApril 4, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    INTERESTING. I NEED TO FOCUS ON ONE DIETARY GROUP THOUGH. IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO GROW EVERY FOOD, SO I'M TRYING TO KEEP IT TO A CANADIAN TYPE DIET. THANKS

    SHAWN

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