GrowPods to universities for research and education
Added on 09 May 2023
Auburn University is committed to improving vegetable production in controlled environments. Their team is developing urban agriculture systems and training the next generation of controlled environment experts through research and teaching programs. The program is essential as the sector continues to grow in the southeast.
Similarly, Purdue University, Cornell University, and North Carolina State University have departments focused on studying Controlled Environment Farming. Northern Michigan University even offers Bachelor’s degrees in CEA. Other universities in CEA include the University of Arizona, UC Davis, and Texas A&M.
Controlled Environment Farming offers numerous benefits, such as consistent year-round crop production without the impact of adverse weather conditions on quality and yield. Farming in a protected and managed environment provides growers with repeatable, consistent production. Additionally, CEA can reduce harvest times and improve volume without compromising flavor or quality.
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