As far as new production methods go, our focus has mainly been on high tunnels that are tailored to the eastern Canadian climate, which we developed in co-operation with a Quebec company. Companies in Ontario and western Canada also make these kinds of tunnels. The eastern Canadian climate is quite severe, however, given the spring and fall winds. As a result, we needed high tunnels that were better able to resist the wind. We also needed to be able to close the structure completely. Most high tunnels remain open in the front and back, making them more like shelters that provide protection from inclement weather and slightly more heat. In our region, though, we need more heat in the spring and fall. We needed a structure that would, at times, allow for more of a greenhouse effect in order to help the plants grow faster.
On February 5th, 2018. See this statement in context.