Feds Spend Millions to Prolong Growing Season

The federal government has spent millions of dollars on hoop housed to help prolong the growing season in several states across U.S. About $13 million has gone to 2,400 farmers in 43 states to buy tunnels that act as greenhouses. Known as hoop houses, the structures have proven beneficial in northern states, allowing farmers to begin planting four weeks early and continue growing well into the fall. One Alabama farmer uses them to grow heirloom tomatoes year-round. (Associated Press) Read more.