North Dakota State University Extension will host the third annual North Dakota Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Conference on Sept. 17-18 at NDSU’s Peltier Complex and Memorial Union in Fargo, North Dakota.
The two-day conference will bring together growers, researchers, Extension professionals, industry representatives, students, technology developers and policymakers to explore the latest innovations under the theme "Precision Agriculture for Controlled Environment Agriculture."
Controlled environment agriculture uses technologies such as greenhouses, high tunnels, indoor farms, vertical farming systems and hydroponics to optimize growing conditions and enable efficient, year-round crop production. As North Dakota continues to diversify its agricultural systems, CEA offers opportunities to improve food security, resource efficiency and production resilience.
The conference will feature presentations from national and regional experts covering artificial intelligence, sensors and smart monitoring systems, water and nutrient management, energy efficiency, and greenhouse and vertical farming technologies. Participants will also have opportunities to tour NDSU's CEA facilities and data center and interact with exhibitors showcasing emerging technologies.
This conference provides an opportunity to connect researchers, growers, industry professionals and educators to share innovative solutions that will help advance controlled environment agriculture in North Dakota and beyond.
Source : ndsu.edu