Controlled Environment
Hydroponic berry growing operation sets up shop in Ontario
Ever Tru Farms, a new Ontario-based and entirely vertically integrated berry producer of scale, has entered the market in a way that will revolutionize the strawberry market in North America. Ever Tru Farms will launch with its first crop this March, using a sustainable hydroponic growing process that leads to a better, more consistent,... more »
FDA report eyes salmonella outbreak in leafy greens from CEA operation
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released on Jan. 14 a report on its investigation of the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak that caused 31 reported illnesses and four hospitalizations in the U.S. between June and August 2021. The FDA... more »
Ohio State Greenhouse Management Workshop set for Jan. 26-28
Registration is open for the annual Greenhouse Management Workshop by Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), set to be held virtually from Jan. 26–28, 2022. The workshop will focus on integrated... more »
Indoor farm Square Roots unveils new brand identity
Square Roots, a technology-enabled indoor farming company, debuted Dec. 15 a new brand identity that represents the company’s mission to responsibly bring locally grown food to people in cities around the world, all year round.... more »
BrightFarms’ elevates Abby Prior to chief commercial officer; expansion set
BrightFarms, a national player in growing indoor leafy greens, announced Dec. 7 that Abby Prior has been promoted within the company to chief commercial officer. She will spearhead the newly-formed commercial team, a convergence of... more »
Florida Commissioner Nikki Fried names 2021 Woman of the Year in Agriculture
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) announced Dec. 3 Angela TenBroeck as the 2021 Woman of the Year in Agriculture. The “Woman of the Year in... more »
Square Roots to sell local produce in SpartanNash stores in Michigan
Square Roots, the indoor farming company, has announced Dec. 9 that it now sells local, Michigan-grown produce to almost 50 SpartanNash corporate-owned retail stores across the state, including D&W Fresh Market, Family Fare, VG’s Grocery and... more »
Hydroponic Tomato Intensive Workshop set for online and on-site
Join the University of Arizona Controlled Environment Agriculture Center Jan. 7-9 for the Hydroponic Tomato Online Intensive Workshop (online and on-site) in Tucson. This three-day workshop is developed for for those just getting started in... more »
