{"id":316957,"date":"2025-11-25T01:54:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T01:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/agriculture\/rii-releases-four-comprehensive-guides-to-advancecontrolled-environment-agriculture-industry-urban-ag-news\/"},"modified":"2025-11-25T01:54:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T01:54:29","slug":"rii-releases-four-comprehensive-guides-to-advancecontrolled-environment-agriculture-industry-urban-ag-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=316957","title":{"rendered":"RII Releases Four Comprehensive Guides to AdvanceControlled Environment Agriculture Industry \u2013 Urban Ag News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>PORTLAND, OR \u2013 (November 12, 2025) \u2013<\/strong> Resource Innovation Institute (RII), a leading non-profit organization advancing resource efficiency in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), today announced the simultaneous release of four major industry guides developed through collaborative working groups with industry representatives, university researchers, policymakers, and technology providers. The publications represent the culmination of a federally funded, two-year project aimed at addressing critical challenges facing the CEA industry at multiple scales and stages of development.<\/p>\n<p>The four guides offer practical, evidence-based guidance on topics ranging from emerging technologies to operational efficiency strategies, resource-sharing models, and international knowledge transfer. Each publication was developed through RII\u2019s proven working group model, which brings together diverse stakeholders to translate complex technical concepts into actionable industry guidance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese guides represent a significant milestone in our mission to accelerate the CEA industry while improving resource efficiency,\u201d said Rob Eddy, Horticulturist at RII and lead author on all four publications. \u201cWe\u2019ve worked with some of the best minds in academia and industry to create resources that address real challenges facing operations of all sizes\u2013from small family growers to large commercial facilities. Whether you\u2019re evaluating new technologies, seeking efficiency improvements, or exploring collaborative opportunities, these guides provide the non-biased guidance needed to make informed decisions.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Publications<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AI &amp; Advanced Robotics: A Primer for Controlled Environment Agriculture Operations<\/h3>\n<p>This comprehensive primer helps greenhouse and indoor farm operators understand, prepare for, and strategically adopt artificial intelligence and robotics technologies. The guide examines current and emerging applications, workforce implications, and provides a realistic vision of CEA in 2035, without the hype. Co-authors are robotics expert Shreyas Kousik, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, and Bryce Carleton (RII).<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accelerating the Adoption of High-Tech Production in U.S. Greenhouses<\/h3>\n<p>Co-authored by esteemed CEA researcher Arend-Jan (A.J.) Both, Ph.D., Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Environmental Sciences at Rutgers University, this guide examines the primary barriers preventing widespread adoption of technologies that have become standard practice internationally. Based on findings that identify the United States as having the most untapped potential for high-tech greenhouse development globally, the publication addresses regulatory inconsistencies, workforce development needs, and infrastructure challenges while offering strategies for accelerating technology adoption.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connected Agriculture: Best Practices for Greenhouse Colocation and Resource Sharing<\/h3>\n<p>This guide explores strategic colocation models that enable greenhouse operations to share resources, infrastructure, and utilities with complementary facilities. Through examination of one-to-one partnerships, district utility systems, and comprehensive Farm Park developments, the publication identifies pathways to reduce energy costs and achieve economies of scale. Authors include Carmen Azzaretti and Derek Smith of RII.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Low-Tech to High-Efficiency: Practical Pathways for Greenhouse Operations<\/h3>\n<p>Recognizing that small and mid-sized greenhouse operations represent the backbone of U.S. CEA, this guide provides practical technology adoption strategies that build upon existing knowledge while addressing operational challenges. The publication includes technology solutions under $2,000, equipment selection guidance, and workforce development approaches tailored to operations with limited budgets. The guide is expertly co-authored by Qinglu Ying, Ph.D., Assistant Extension Professor of Horticulture (CEA) at the University of Kentucky. Recommendations are based on finding the right fit for technology to match each operation.<\/p>\n<p>All four guides are now available as free downloads at <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceinnovation.org\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/resourceinnovation.org\/resources\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more information, to schedule interviews with the authors, or to learn about upcoming working groups, please contact Derek Smith at <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanagnews.com\/blog\/news\/rii-releases-four-comprehensive-guides-to-advancecontrolled-environment-agriculture-industry\/mailto:derek@resourceinnovation.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">derek@resourceinnovation.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PORTLAND, OR \u2013 (November 12, 2025) \u2013 Resource Innovation Institute (RII), a leading non-profit organization advancing resource efficiency in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), today announced the simultaneous release of four major industry guides developed through collaborative working groups with industry representatives, university researchers, policymakers, and technology providers. 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