{"id":349920,"date":"2025-12-18T18:24:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T18:24:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/agriculture\/learn-the-basics-of-hydroponics-and-controlled-environments-urban-ag-news\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T18:24:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T18:24:40","slug":"learn-the-basics-of-hydroponics-and-controlled-environments-urban-ag-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=349920","title":{"rendered":"Learn the Basics of Hydroponics and Controlled Environments \u2013 Urban Ag News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Ames, IA \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Urban growers interested in indoor farming are invited to attend an upcoming Iowa State University Urban Agriculture Program webinar. On\u00a0<strong>Thursday, Dec. 11, from 1 \u2013 2 p.m.<\/strong>\u00a0(Central), Dr. Christopher Currey will present \u201cControlled Environments for Urban Ag: A Primer.\u201d Dr. Currey is an Associate Professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Register online:\u00a0<\/strong><strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/go.iastate.edu\/LN5S8M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/go.iastate.edu\/LN5S8M<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The session will introduce key concepts and decisions in hydroponics and other controlled-environment systems. These innovative practices allow year-round food production when outdoor growing isn\u2019t possible. Participants will gain insight into the benefits and considerations of small-scale indoor food production in urban settings.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Christopher Currey\u2019s research focuses on developing science-based best management practices to help commercial greenhouse and controlled-environment producers improve productivity, profitability, and sustainability. His scholarship also explores effective teaching methods to enhance student confidence, success, and understanding of key topics such as local food security and native plant production (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hort.iastate.edu\/directory\/christopher-j-currey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iowa State University Department of Horticulture<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>The webinar is offered at no cost and supported by catalyst funding from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. After the presentation, a Q&amp;A session will begin. 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