RII Teams with OSU to Launch National Training Program
Resource Innovation Institute and the Ohio CEA Center (OHCEAC) at The Ohio State University announce the Horticultural Essentials for CEA Building & Biosystems Certificate, built to grow the skills of design, construction, and operations professionals.
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RII and North Dakota State University Explore Colocation of a Data Center and Year-Round Food-Producing Greenhouses Near Fargo, North Dakota, with Support from Applied Digital
The Legendary Harvest Project is Evaluating the Potential for Data Center Waste Heat to Power High-tech Greenhouses HARWOOD, ND | Feb. 17, 2026 — North Dakota State University (NDSU) Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department and Resource Innovation Institute (RII) have initiated the Legendary Harvest Project, an innovative public-private research effort evaluating the feasibility of colocating…
Read More AI Blog: KPIs and Resources for Success
Most controlled environment agriculture (CEA) businesses know the importance of tracking their operation’s key performance indicators (KPIs). Keeping tabs on metrics like cost per pound or area can help businesses gain valuable insight into operational efficiencies and allow them to easily compare their results against industry benchmarks and peers. As legislators and utility providers make…
Read More Georgia on The CEA Accelerator’s Mind
In the iteration of the CEA Accelerator Community Profile series, we look at the potential impact CEA can have in Georgia and the industry vision Ebony Tree Farms hopes to bring to life.As part of their shared development work on the national Controlled Environment Agriculture Accelerator program, Resource Innovation Institute (RII) team members and representatives…
Read More Circularity Opportunities to Reduce Your CEA Operation’s Carbon Footprint
Looking at downstream outputs can help controlled environment agriculture growers unlock carbon footprint-reducing solutions.In developing sustainable agriculture businesses that serve local communities, controlled environment agriculture (CEA) companies are pioneering innovative ways to enhance efficiency and reduce waste. By embracing circularity, indoor farms can significantly reduce their carbon footprints, enhance resource efficiency, and create economic value…
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