Service charges are assessed based on the square footage of bench space used.  All 46,092 sq. ft. of University of Minnesota/St. Paul greenhouse bench space is considered to be equal for purposes of assessing charges.   Renovations made in the last several years are minimizing the real differences in environmental control between greenhouses though more comprehensive renovation is scheduled.   Changes in rates are reviewed and approved by the Plant Growth Facilities Oversight Committee consisting of faculty and staff of those departments who regularly use the facility.

Rates   

• Research = $.57/ sq. ft. bench / month 
  
• Teaching =  $.57/ sq. ft. bench / month 
  
• External =   $1.48/ sq. ft. bench / month
  

Expenses

Included:

• Supplies including but not limited to soil or other growing media, fertilizers, containers and labels
• Equipment and repairs not covered by Facilities Management
  
• Salaries for 50% of an IPM Coordinator, one full time greenhouse assistant, student and contracted labor

Not included:

• Seeds and plants

   
Services
 
Included:

• Pest control, environmental control, supply inventory and delivery,equipment maintenance, lighting, weekend and holiday watering,consultation, space programming, training and tours

Not included:

• Daily watering, potting or transplanting