Controlled environment agriculture: An opportunity to strengthen interagency research collaboration in the US government.

ABSTRACT: Challenges facing food production and agricultural systems are increasingly interconnected with economic, security, health, and equity issues, among others. Threats such as extreme weather, economic volatility, and shrinking water resources and arable land, influence our ability to maintain a safe and resilient food supply. One promising solution to these threats is controlled environment agriculture (CEA). In many cases, CEA can drastically reduce the amount of water and land used in crop production while increasing productivity. Operations may be established in nearly any environment and harvests can take place year-round, supporting food system resiliency and sustainability. CEA sits at the nexus of a number of disciplines and industries, making it well suited for transdisciplinary and

SUBMITTER: Boyd AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12137220 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature