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Central Oregon Veterans Ranch

Greenhouse

The COVR Greenhouse is a wonderful example of veterans and community working together. 
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In 2016 a Redmond Rotarian and veteran approached the Ranch and asked what type of project might be helpful. After a conversation with two OEF/OIF veterans, Marv Kaplan, a Vietnam veteran who served as a Corpsman, took the “Greenhouse Project” by the horns and ran with it. With Marv’s help, multiple Central Oregon Rotary Clubs contributed to help COVR obtain a 22K grant from Rotary International, and many community businesses joined the effort, resulting in a 59K project.

The Greenhouse serves as a therapeutic environment for veterans to participate in the growing and harvesting of produce, as well as a vehicle for learning vocational skills and connecting with the broader community. It also contributes to sustainable revenue for the Ranch.

The 20x40 foot Greenhouse has been retro-fitted with thermostatic propane heaters, expanded raised beds, and shelf space for maximum production. The 2017/2018 winter season saw production of lettuce and microgreens sold at local restaurants, including Pizza Paradise. Grants have been applied for to continue to expand production capacity, with plans to diversify produce and engage more veterans in this special project.
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COVR Greenhouse Orientation
First Monday of every month from 12-2pm
COVR is located at 65920 61st St., Bend, OR
​OR drop in Thursday or call us 541-706-9062 to come out for a tour/orientation.
COVR would like to thank the following Rotary Clubs and businesses: 

Rotary Club of Redmond, Rotary Club of Sisters, Rotary Club of Bend, Bend-Mt. Bachelor Rotary Club, Greater Bend Rotary Club, Bend High Desert Rotary Club, Sunriver Rotary Club, Crook County-Prineville Rotary Club, Jefferson County-Madras Rotary Club.

NW Green Panels, Grow Central Oregon, Grant Ryder Concrete, Dan Parker Concrete, Loomis Plumbing, Dana Signs, Co-Energy, Collins and Sons Excavating, Lowes Redmond, Ferguson Water Works, Laird Plastics.
Central Oregon Veterans Ranch greenhouse
Lettuce and microgreens growing in the greenhouse
Plants growing in the greenhouse
Plaque on greenhouse with list of donors
Pictures of Oregon Bull aged humus used in planting
Pictures of hands planting seeds
Picture of lettuce seeding
Watering freshly planted seeds
Pictures of lettuce
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Pictures of microgreens
Lettuce growing in pots
Lettuce growing in pots
Baby lettuce sprouts
Baby lettuce sprouts
Pictures of greenhouse
Picture of raised beds growing lettuce
Picture of raised beds growing lettuce
Picture of lettuce growing in raised beds and in pots
Picture of lettuce and grow lights
Picture of inside of the greenhouse
Picture of rows of trays of seedlings
Picture of microgreens
Picture of microgreens
Picture of seedlings
Picture of lettuce growing under grow lights
Picture of lettuce being harvested
Pictures of microgreens
Picture of greenhouse tour
Picture of greenhouse with ceremonial red ribbon tied across the door
Central Oregon Veterans Ranch
541-706-9062
65920 61st Street
Bend, Oregon 97703
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