The Scoop on CEA

Are you looking to get into controlled environment agriculture? Here are a few things to consider as you make your decision.

Average Annual Revenue by Crop

Source: “State of Indoor Farming,” Agrilyst, September 2016

Operational Challenges: What Are Growers Saying?

What are the top-ranked operational challenges for indoor growers?

  • Predictability of plant performance
  • Food safety
  • Managing labor
  • Keeping operating costs down
  • Predictability of operating costs
  • Sales

Source: “State of Indoor Farming,” Agrilyst, September 2016

Investments: Which Technologies Are Growers Interested In?

  • Farm management systems
  • Post-harvest automation systems
  • LED lighting
  • Climate control systems

Source: “State of Indoor Farming,” Agrilyst, September 2016






Latest Photos see all »

GPN recognizes and honors 40 industry professionals under the age of 40 who represent the next generation of leaders shaping the future of green innovation.
Cara Goch Widder is a member of GPN's 2024 Class of Forty Under 40 honorees
Emily McKay is a member of GPN's 2024 Class of Forty Under 40 honorees
Tanner Bailey GPN 40U40 2024
Ashley Howard is a member of GPN's 2024 Class of Forty Under 40 honorees
Kendall Keegan is a member of GPN's 2024 Class of Forty under 40 honorees
Marta Lynch is a member of GPN's 2024 Class of Forty Under 40 honorees
Kyle Fessler is a member of GPN's 2024 Class of Forty Under 40 honorees
Francois-Simon Berger is a member of GPN's 2024 Class of Forty Under 40 honorees
Jenn Keizer-Hoback is a member of GPN's 2024 Class of Forty Under 40 honorees