Local florist receives greenhouse grant

JEWETT CITY, Conn. (WTNH) -- A Jewett City florist has secured an $18,000 "green" grant from the US Department of Agriculture. It will be help the business become more energy efficient.

Monday Congressman Joe Courtney applauded the move saying the biggest challenge for farms and nurseries is high energy costs.

"Getting this REAP program to help convert their systems to renewable low cost energy is a way of really making sure we're going to have sustainable agriculture in Connecticut," said Courtney.

Jewett City Greenhouses is using the grant to replace greenhouse exteriors and reduce its electricity use.