Missouri Greenhouses
Missouri sits in the transition zone between the upper Midwest and the more moderate South, with hot humid summers, cold winters, and significant climate variation between the Ozarks and the agricultural plains. Growing Dome owners across the state are producing fresh food year-round in conditions that vary dramatically by region. This category brings together stories, growing strategies, and practical advice from Missouri's Growing Dome community: how Ozark microclimates differ from the plains, summer humidity practices, the crops that perform well at this latitude, and the projects of dome owners from the Bootheel to the Ozarks to the northern plains.
Growing Dome Food Banks: Feeding Our Communities
July 5, 2022
One of the values Growing Spaces holds most dear is helping those without access to fresh, healthy food sources. According to the USDA, the current rate of food insecurity is 10.5% of all households in the US. That means 13.8 million people in this country are without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. and beyond to alleviate food insecurity challenges through education, community outreach, and donations.