At Central Grace Farms in Quincy, Michigan, experience has made one thing clear: the right lighting matters.
Over the last 10 years, the farm has built three poultry barns. Their first barn was equipped with ONCE lighting fixtures, and the results were impressive from the start.
When it came time to build their second barn, the team decided to try a lower-cost option using standard LED screw-in bulbs. The decision quickly proved disappointing.
“Within a year, we had to replace more than half of the bulbs.”
After dealing with constant replacements and frustration, Central Grace Farms turned back to ONCE, this time upgrading the barn with ONCE Edison-style lighting.
Built to Last
Durability has been one of the biggest advantages. According to the farm team, their original ONCE fixtures in Barn 1 are still performing after 10 years, with fewer than 5% of bulbs needing replacement.
That long-term reliability made the decision easy when planning Barn 3 in 2025.
“We definitely learned our lesson and demanded ONCE lighting and told the installers we would never install anything else ever again.”
A Lighting Partner They Trust
For Central Grace Farms, ONCE lighting has delivered:
- Long-lasting performance
- Reliable barn illumination
- Reduced maintenance and replacement costs
- Confidence in every new build
“The bulbs are great. They last a very long time. We definitely recommend the ONCE lighting fixtures and bulbs.”
Real-world results and long-term reliability continue to show why producers trust ONCE lighting systems in their barns year after year.
Contact our team to learn how more and about how our tailored lighting solutions can help your operation thrive.
