Many investors and young entrepreneurs that are about to take their first steps into greenhouse growing were present at the Indoor Ag-Con in Las Vegas. Bergantz explained to them that organization is the key before they can start building a greenhouse.
"Even if you have a viable business plan and financing, many challenges will come into your path. The process of getting a project approved takes time, and the more organized you are, the more success you will find."
Growers are advised to get in touch with a permit acquisition specialist. Bergantz said that such a specialist is a vital member of the team.
"Just like the grower or the investor, he wants to succeed. He can help with the zoning and building permit applications. They are experienced in doing this and are locally connected, they understand how the communication with the local government works and they are of great importance with scheduling and coordinating the entire process."
But Bergantz also explained that organization and patience is not only key to just permit acquisition. "Also engineering the project requires years of experience to successfully meet the site-specific codes and requirements," said the sales engineer of Agra Tech, a company that has designed, engineered and manufactured commercial production greenhouses for many growers over the past decades.
Bergantz furthermore gave an example of a complete project summary and the things that are needed to help explain the project; from a summary of the business scope, to a complete indication of the organization of the greenhouse operation. As well as this, he explained what to do if the project is eventually not approved.
If you would like to learn more about Agra-Tech and Bergantz and their approach on regulation and permitting, please contact:
Agra-Tech, IncJim Bergantz
+1 925-432-3399
jim.bergantz@agratech.com
www.agratech.com