Hydroponics vs. Aquaponics: What’s the Difference?
Published August 19, 2026 | 5 min read Growing plants without traditional soil has been an increasingly important approach in controlled environment agriculture. Two of the most widely recognized systems are hydroponics and aquaponics. While both rely on water to support plant growth, they differ in how nutrients are delivered and how the systems are […]
Careers in Controlled Environment Agriculture: More Than Just Growing Plants.
Published July 8, 2026 | 5 min read| Career Exploration Often when people think of agriculture, they picture wide-open fields, tractors, and traditional farming. While those careers remain essential, today’s agricultural industry has evolved into a high tech, multidisciplinary field. With this evolution, many opportunities are now available for individuals with diverse skill sets and […]
VA CEA Industry and the CEA Innovation Center highlighted by Cardinal News
Check out this article published in June 2025, written by Tad Dickens at Cardinal News, highlighting some of the research and education taking place at the CEA Innovation Center and the growing CEA industry: https://cardinalnews.org/2025/06/23/vertical-farming-looking-up-rural-virginia-controlled-environment-agriculture-takes-root/
CEA Innovation Center Team Travels to Indoor Ag-Con 2025 (Las Vegas)
Team members from the CEA Innovation Center traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada to attend the 13th annual Indoor Ag-Con. The event was held at the Westgate March 11-12, 2025. The CEA Innovation Center had a booth at the Expo where the team made new connections with growers, suppliers, educators, researchers, and other organizations. Pictured are […]
Ferrum Professor hosted in the CEA Innovation Center
Dr. Tim Durham, Associate Professor of Crop Science at Ferrum College, worked in the CEA Innovation Center with Dr. Kaylee South during an IALR Fellowship. Learn more about his time in the Innovation Center on the IALR website: https://www.ialr.org/ferrum-professor-diversifying-cea-knowledge-during-ialr-fellowship/
