CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT AGRICULTURE PROGRAM

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is a technologically advanced and intensive form of agriculture where plants grow within a controlled, enclosed environment to optimize horticultural practices. It includes several indoor farming styles from single-level greenhouses to more compact vertical farming. CEA can produce a high yield of crops per unit area all year round, creating a resilient and robust supply chain for fresh produce to build nutrition security in remote areas.

The CEA project will support research and education in the field, generate a skilled workforce, built out training and applied learning for faculty, teachers, and students, and upgrade facilities on UW and partner community college campuses.

Learn more about the development of CEA programs at UW Complements State’s Investment With Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (uwyo.edu).