UA Controlled Environment Agriculture Center
Research, Instruction & Extension for Producing Crops with Sustainability, Efficiency & Eco-Friendliness
The Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (CEAC) is a multidisciplinary education, research, outreach, and extension program of the University of Arizona on controlled environment agriculture. The CEAC is heavily involved with Biosystems Engineering, Plant Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Education, Technology and Innovation Departments, as well as other academic units within the University.
Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is the production of plants and their products, such as vegetables and flowers, inside controlled environment structures such as greenhouses, vertical farms, and growth chambers. By using CEA, we can produce high-value crops at maximum productivity in an efficient and environmentally friendly way.
Interested in growing crops with aquaponics?
Join the University of Arizona's Controlled Environment Agriculture Center and Dr. Matthew Recsetar for a two-day online intensive workshop to gain premium and essential knowledge for running your own aquaponics system at its best. *Limited seats available*
More info for the 2021 Online Aquaponics Intensive Workshop
Student Spotlight
Learn about Biosystems Engineering graduate student, KC Shasteen and his research efforts in the UA-CEAC's Vertical Farm.
Read moreResearch Highlight
Read about UA-CEAC's ongoing research- Energy Producing Greenhouse: Organic Photovoltaics Integrated Greenhouse
Read moreContinuous Impact in the CEA Industry
UA-CEAC almuni, Jenn Frymark, works with Gotham Greens as they expand into the Greater Denver Area.
Read moreInterested in Learning About Controlled Environment Agriculture?
UA-CEAC holds public events and workshops for those wanting to broaden their knowledge in controlled environment agriculture.
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