Accelerating Workforce Development
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), CEA Works is an educational program developed with GLASE, Cornell University, SUNY Broome, Ohio State University, and Agritecture.
CEA Works creates courses in advanced CEA production and business management to provide the industry with knowledge and skills to support the rapidly growing greenhouse and indoor farming workforce.
The Course
Unlock the science behind high-yield farming with our Plant Physiology of CEA Crops course! Dive deep into how environmental factors like light, temperature, humidity, and gas exchange influence plant growth, productivity, and quality. Gain practical insights into managing water stress, optimizing source-sink relationships, and preventing physiological disorders. Perfect for professionals aiming to master the art and science of controlled environment agriculture!
Target Audience
The intended audience for this course is early to mid-career professionals in the CEA industry, those looking to enter the industry, or individuals with a desire to learn more about the promises and challenges of CEA. Before entering the course, there is no pre-requisite for background knowledge or pre-study- the instructors will define all industry terms as they come up.
Curriculum
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. Chieri Kubota, Professor of Controlled Environment Agriculture at Ohio State University
Dr. Chieri Kubota is a professor in the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science, and Director of Ohio Controlled Environment Agriculture Center at the Ohio State University. Dr. Kubota received her Ph.D. in Horticultural Engineering and M.S. in Horticultural Science from Chiba University, Japan. Dr. Kubota worked as faculty for 6 years in Chiba University, 16 years in the School of Plant Sciences at University of Arizona. Dr. Kubota joined the faculty at the Ohio State University in 2017. Dr. Kubota is a Fellow of the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS). In research, she has worked on issues in CEA crop production such as lighting technologies, water and nutrient management, and introducing new crops for CEA. Dr. Kubota is very active in training professionals through online courses, hands-on training, and consultations.