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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