Controlled Environment Agriculture

Why choose a greenhouse designed by in-house engineers?
{Sponsored} Greenhouses designed by engineers guarantee the quality, durability and safety of the structure. Engineers have to respect laws and regulations, resulting in an end product that meets the highest standards. Harnois’ team of in-house... more »

Expand your greenhouse complex easily with Harnois
{Sponsored} Harnois greenhouses can be extended after the initial installation without interfering with production, which is a huge advantage for producers. Find out how phasing the construction will help you stay on budget and ensure... more »
Aquaponics Class Being Offered
Nelson and Pade, Inc. will host a one day class on the basics of running an aquaponics system. The class will include an introduction to aquaponics — an innovative method of raising fish and vegetables,... more »
BrightFarms to Build Hydroponic Facility in PA
BrightFarms Inc., a supplier of locally grown salads for supermarkets based in Irvington, New York, plans to expand into Pennsylvania by constructing a new hydroponic greenhouse. The project is expected to create more than 50... more »
BrightFarms Receives Produce Innovation Award from Walmart
BrightFarms, a supplier of locally grown salads for supermarkets based in Irvington, New York, recently received the Innovation Award (Produce) at Walmart’s 2019 Supplier Growth Forum in Rogers, Arkansas. BrightFarms produce reaches Walmart stores within... more »

Crops Suitable for Vertical Farming
Vertical farming refers to the production of plants grown in stacked horizontal or vertical layers, or other three-dimensional configurations. Most commercial vertical farms produce crops inside buildings, relying on light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as the sole... more »
New Consortium to Focus on Indoor Agriculture
The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) is launching the Precision Indoor Plants (PIP) Consortium, a public-private partnership to develop flavorful, nutritious crops specially intended for indoor agriculture. Sustainably feeding a growing global population... more »
Chicago Botanic Garden Launches Aquaponics Education Opportunity
As part of its newly opened Farm on Ogden, the Chicago Botanic Garden recently announced the launch of the 52,000-gallon aquaponics production system, which will bring 2,500 heads of local and sustainably grown lettuce to... more »