Sawyer greenhouse defies ND’s weather-challenged growing season

While extreme weather has battered much of North Dakota’s crops this year, a greenhouse in Sawyer is proving resilient. Farmer Quinn Renfandt grows tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and more in a controlled environment that shields his plants from hail and wind — even as the area logged 17 severe storm warnings and a tornado watch. Built in 2022 and recently doubled in size, the greenhouse uses shade cloth and geothermal heating to manage conditions year-round. Renfandt hopes his model can inspire more weather-proof farming in the state’s future.

Kyona Rivera

KMOT

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