1. Greenhouse Site Selection & Regulations

2. Necessary Resources Soil & Water Conservation District Accountant Lawyer Insurance Agent or Broker Environmental Consultant

3. LOCATION Size of the area Potential Expansion Accessible shipping retail (parking) CUSTOMERS $$$ Higher-end districts

4. LOCATION Water Public or Private (well or pond) Quantity Size of the operation Crop being grown 250-1500g/1000ft 2 growing space Quality pH Alkalinity Soluble Salts

5. LOCATION Soils & Land Soil map best use Level Drainage Flooding Building Orientation Septic System

6. LOCATION Energy Source Natural gas Propane Oil Coal Electric Auxiliary generator

7. LOCATION Other Considerations (continued) Environmental Considerations Farmland Protection Pesticide Tolerance Water Quality Cost Taxes Phone

8. LOCATION Zoning Each town has their own zoning laws visit the town clerk Land must be zoned agriculture Meet with the Building Inspector Must acquire a building permit building plan survey