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CA (AB): Fort Macleod to get community greenhouse

Fort Macleod town council last week put its support behind plans to build a 2,000 sq. ft. aquaponic passive solar greenhouse in Fort Macleod.

The greenhouse would be used to educate children, support food sustainability and create jobs in town.

“At this point, what we really need from you is a letter of support,” Linda Gonnet told council.

The concept of a community greenhouse developed over about a year, through the Unstoppable Conversations project, a session hosted by Fort Macleod Food Matters, and discussions with local officials and greenhouse experts.

At four community events the committee polled Fort Macleod residents, with more than 98 per cent supporting a community greenhouse.

Surveys done at F.P. Walshe school revealed 76 per cent of students are interested in working at a greenhouse, and 73 per cent would like a salad bar as part of the school concession.

The idea developed to build a greenhouse that would use alternative energy sources and conserve water, and would be sustainable.

A full-time technician and possibly a part-time education co-ordinator would be hired for the greenhouse.

A plan is still being developed, but construction of the greenhouse is estimated at $200,000.

Read more at the Fort Macleod Gazette
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