In the Selim district of Kars, despite the freezing cold of winter, a greenhouse established by agricultural engineers has become an example for the local community. In defiance of those who say, "Crops cannot be grown in this climate," organic tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and salads are being produced in the greenhouse; this initiative has increased interest in greenhouse farming in the region.
Agricultural engineers working at the Selim Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry have created a greenhouse on the directorate's campus to inspire the local community and citizens from the villages.
Ignoring the citizens who say, "it's cold here, nothing will grow," the agricultural engineers cultivate many products such as organic tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, and eggplants in the greenhouse. They also serve as an example for producers who want to engage in greenhouse farming. The seedlings planted practically with the students in the district are harvested by the students when the harvest time comes. The greenhouse, which is meticulously cared for by five engineers from watering to pruning and planting, has become the center of attention for producers in the district center and villages, and they have also started to set up greenhouses for hobby purposes.
Selim District Agriculture and Forestry Director Erkan Özdemir told AA correspondent that the greenhouse has been operational for 3 years.
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