CEA
Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is a technology-based method of growing plants indoors to optimize their growth, quality, and production efficiency. CEA uses engineering, plant science, and computer-managed greenhouse control technologies to protect plants from outdoor elements and maintain optimal growing conditions.

What is CEA?
CEA can include indoor agriculture, vertical farming, greenhouses, aquaculture, and hydroponics. CEA techniques can provide many benefits, including:
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High plant quality CEA produce can meet rigorous standards for quality, cleanliness, and freshness.
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Predictable crop timing CEA farmers can grow year-round, allowing them to produce food during seasons that conventional farmers can't.
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Sustainability
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Consistently available quantity CEA can help ensure a reliable supply chain that's unaffected by climate change and erratic weather conditions.
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Limited environmental impact CEA can help reduce environmental impact.
