Sakata Seed America donates to greenhouse complex at Cal Poly
Sakata Seed America Inc. representatives recently attended the grand opening of the newly renovated Howard C. Brown Horticultural Greenhouse Complex at California Polytechnic State University, following the company’s $50,000 pledge to help modernize the greenhouse complex.
The grand opening ceremony unveiled enhancements and restorations of the 18,000-square-foot ornamental horticulture facility, which initially opened in 1969. Updates to the complex include the installation of new shade and thermal curtains, advanced fog, cooling and steam-sterilization systems, new concrete flooring, and more. The improved complex aims to provide hands-on learning to Cal Poly students, with an emphasis on landscape and horticulture installation and design, vegetable production, floral production and design, and disease and pest control management.
“We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to contribute to this exciting and impactful project,” said Justin Davis, senior sales and marketing director of Sakata Seed America. “This educational greenhouse complex serves as a valuable resource for students and educators and aligns with Sakata’s commitment to promoting horticultural stewardship and mentorship for future generations of leaders in the seed industry and beyond.”
Photo courtesy of Sakata Seed America.
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