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News article: OHCEAC and Wageningen University Co-Host Successful CEA Leafy Greens Network Event at Ohio State

On Friday, February 27, 2026, leading academic researchers and industry professionals gathered at the CEARC for the CEA Leafy Greens Network Event. Co-hosted by the Ohio Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (OHCEAC) and Wageningen University & Research, the event offered a deep dive into the latest research, technologies, and collaborative efforts driving the leafy greens industry forward.

News article: 2025 Ohio Floriculture & Nursery Conference Recap

The 2025 Ohio Floriculture & Nursery Conference, held on October 16th at The Ohio State University’s Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Complex (CEARC), brought together leading voices in the floriculture and nursery industries for a day of cutting-edge insights, research-based strategies, and meaningful connections.

Media mention: OHCEAC is bringing back the Greenhouse Tomato Academy

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News article: Katie Fulcher Presents at ASHS!

The American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) hosts an annual conference for horticulture researchers, scientists, industry, academia, government, and students to learn about and showcase new technology and advances in horticultural science. This year it was hosted in New Orleans, Louisiana.

News article: Pooja Tripathi receives 1st place for her lightning talk at NCERA-101

It's been a busy semester for Pooja Tripathi, who fresh off a win at the International Strawberry Symposium in China made her way to NCERA-101's 50th Annual Meeting in Mexico!

News article: Pooja Tripathi Receives Outstanding Presentation Award at the International Strawberry Symposium

We are thrilled to share that Pooja Tripathi, a PhD student in Dr. Chieri Kubota’s Lab, attended the International Strawberry Symposium held in China this spring and received the Outstanding Presentation Award from the symposium. This recognition is a testament to her dedication, hard work, and passion for plant science centered on strawberry production.

News article: Carly Becker Receives the CFAES Key Values Award

Congratulations to Carly Becker on receiving the 2024-2025 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Key Values Award! Carly is the Program Coordinator for the Ohio Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (OHCEAC) here in the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science (HCS). 

News article: Glimpse into the CEA Leafy Crops Conference!

The inaugural Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Leafy Crops Conference offered industry professionals, growers, entrepreneurs, and research institutions an invaluable opportunity to converge, exchange insights, and explore the future of CEA.

Media mention: The CEA Leafy Crops Event was a Success!

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Media mention: The CEA Leafy Crops Event was a Success!

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News article: Introducing the Controlled Environment Agriculture Program!

Following the successful launch of the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) minor this summer; we've worked to continue opening the world of CEA to our students! We're proud to announce the new CEA specialization perfect for students ready to dive all in - please note this is a specialization of our Sustainable Plant Systems (SPS) major.

News article: Introducing the Controlled Environment Agriculture Minor!

We have some exciting news to share, undergraduate students at The Ohio State University can now enroll in the brand-new Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Minor!

Media mention: Greenhouse Production Spotlight

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