Posts Tagged ‘minnesota farmer’

Giving Thanks (to Turkeys)

Giving Thanks (to Turkeys)

November 23, 2010 Chef (and filmmaker) Daniel Klein recently visited LTD Farm where they were harvesting the turkeys they had raised for several Thanksgiving dinners. But they weren’t alone. Many of the eaters who had purchased one of the free range turkeys were invited to help in the process. As one participant said, “To be [...]

Thermal Banking: Cold Storage (video)

Thermal Banking: Cold Storage (video)

The thermal banking technology that Steven Schwen uses in his innovative greenhouse (see Sustainable Energy: Thermal Banking Greenhouse Design) applies not only to conservation of heat, but to cold storage and refrigeration. In this short companion video, Schwen discusses his plans for an ice house at his farm in Minnesota, and how this project is [...]

Sustainable Energy: Thermal Banking Greenhouse Design (Video)

Sustainable Energy: Thermal Banking Greenhouse Design (Video)

A MN farmer builds an innovative greenhouse that allows him to extend his growing season and reduce energy costs.