Setting the Benchmark for Controlled Environment Agriculture
CEADS is dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture through rigorous standards that empower CEA enterprises. Our mission is to foster innovation, sustainability, and excellence, ensuring that every standard we develop supports a thriving balance of people, planet, and profit.
Setting the Standard for Controlled Environment Agriculture
Explore vital data showcasing CEADS’ impact on sustainable farming excellence and innovation.
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Crop Quality
Ensuring superior crop quality through rigorous standards and innovative cultivation practices.
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Resource Utilization
Optimizing water and energy use to promote environmental responsibility in CEA operations.
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Sustainability Impact
Demonstrating measurable improvements in environmental and economic sustainability across enterprises.
Setting the Standard for Sustainable CEA Practices
Meet the experts driving innovation and excellence in controlled environment agriculture.

Charles Parrish
President
Inter~Faith Food Shuttle

Simone Valle de Souza
Vice President
Michigan State University

Weslynne Ashton
Treasurer
Illinois Institute of Technology

Jess Bunchek
Secretary
German Aerospace Center(DLR)

Gary Stutte
Member~at~Large
SyNRGE

Gene Giacomelli
University of Arizona CEAC

David Kessler
Agrify

Mark Lefsrud
McGill University

Matt Liotta
Agrify

Penny McBride
Penny McBride Consulting

Brady Nemeth
Resource Innovations

Rebekah Waller
KAUST Center for Desert Agriculture

Tharindu Weeraratne
WayBeyond

Corinne Wilder
Fluence

Charles Wu
Nexem