Jake Holley on Advancing Hydroponic Research at Colorado State University
Jake Holley manages CSU’s Metro Ag Research Center, overseeing operations, academic support, and independent research trials.
Greenhouse Success Stories brings you expert conversations every week with individuals working in greenhouse operations. Hosted by Trina Semenchuk, this podcast offers practical advice, strategic thinking, and inspiring stories to support anyone interested in starting or improving a greenhouse operation.
Trina Semenchuk is a Biosystems Engineer-in-Training passionate about transforming controlled-environment agriculture. Based in Manitoba, she leads Little Greenhouse That Could, a venture dedicated to making Winnipeg—and Manitoba—a global leader in vertical and indoor farming,
Through her work, Trina offers a unique blend of engineering expertise and hands-on CEA enthusiasm, making her an ideal guide for greenhouse professionals and curious newcomers alike.
Each episode covers a mix of design principles, operational strategies, climate control methods, and real-world business insights directly from leaders in the field.
Special thanks to our Title Sponsor, Harnois Greenhouses. The company founded in 1965 as Irrigation St. Thomas. By 1982, Harnois became the first North American company to manufacture greenhouses using oval tubes.
Today, Harnois delivers turnkey greenhouse solutions and remains deeply committed to sustainable and inventive approaches for modern agriculture.
✅ Weekly episodes with grower insights
✅ Tips for facility design, crop selection, climate control
✅ Technical knowledge and creative inspiration
✅ Interviews with seasoned professionals in greenhouse farming
Jake Holley manages CSU’s Metro Ag Research Center, overseeing operations, academic support, and independent research trials.
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