Controlled Environment Agriculture
Four Year Bachelor Degree
The Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) program offers an interdisciplinary education that prepares students for diverse career opportunities in controlled environment agriculture industries. As a student, you will learn to integrate indoor agriculture techniques into commercial crop production, optimize crop yields through plant chemistry and physiology, evaluate mechanical and electrical systems in different CEA facilities, analyze food system networks and their societal impacts, establish standard procedures for fresh produce production, and apply essential business practices to CEA operations.
Indoor Agriculture
Two Year Associate Degree
With a focus on sustainability and addressing climate and population concerns, this program emphasizes efficient and sustainable farming practices, including the adaptation of indoor farming models to northern climates. Students will gain expertise in various growing systems such as hydroponics, aquaponics, and aeroponics, as well as cutting-edge design and construction of indoor growing spaces, climate control systems, and facility management. They will also explore plant biology, business practices, and the integration of diverse perspectives to tackle global food insecurity and develop sustainable, pesticide-free food systems.
Indoor Agriculture
Minor
Students explore the exciting realm of controlled environment agriculture as a complement to their primary degree program. Studies are based on a foundation of plant cultivation techniques, greenhouse management, hydroponics, and sustainable agricultural practices. Students gain hands-on experience through laboratory work and have the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and systems to learn valuable skills that can be applied to a variety of industries, from food production and urban farming to research and development. By choosing this minor, students can enhance their academic profile and open doors to unique career paths in the rapidly growing field of indoor agriculture.