The first phase of Vermillion Growers greenhouse is expected to be operational by this winter. The 10-acre greenhouse is just the start of what Vermillion Growers has planned for the community says Managing Director Maria Deschauer.
"We are actually hoping to expand as quickly as possible. Our first phase of 10 acres in the greenhouse world is actually considered quite small. Most financially viable projects are about 30 acres, so we're hoping that within a year of operations we'll be looking at expanding to 30 acres."
Deschauer says that while this is just the project's first phase, it will create a number of full-time jobs in the community.
"For our first phase of 10 acres, we'll be needing about 30 full-time employees. Most of these employees will be working in the tomato crop as gardeners, we'll also be requiring some employees to work on the packing line, in the warehouse, as well as a few of the staff for administration, so there's a full range of jobs that will be coming to the community."
While the greenhouse isn't ready yet, the completion of phase one should be just around the corner.
"We're aiming to have the structure enclosed by the end of October, just in time to hopefully get things heated and warm and safe and cozy just before winter."
You can find out more about Vermillions Growers and their team at their website here.
