Hoop House
A hoop house structure was installed on the northeast corner of the Graceland University Lamoni campus (right by the community bike trail) in May 2013. Hoop houses, also commonly referred to as high tunnels, are covered, passive solar-heated structures, designed to extend the growing season and intensify production of crops. They provide a protected environment, which helps produce higher-quality produce at higher yields. The primary outlets for the vegetables and herbs grown in the hoop house are the campus dining service, the Lamoni Farmer’s Market and the local Hy-Vee grocery store.