Pelham Today, Thorold Today and the NOTL Local shared NC’s release announcing that the College opened a new research greenhouse on Nov. 14, the Horticultural and Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre (HESIC) Greenhouse, that will benefit both students and the local greenhouse sector for generations.
The $12-million facility will be a game-changer when it comes to applied horticultural research on campus and beyond. Located at NC’s Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the dedicated research greenhouse is outfitted with advanced technology and equipment to help industry partners innovate. Here, HESIC researchers – including students who are hired to work as part of the team -conduct specialized trials that move the needle toward commercialization.
Read the Dec.4 re-release here.
