Join us for the 2nd Annual Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Conference—an exciting event highlighting innovative strategies for growing food in protected environments such as greenhouses, high tunnels, indoor farms, vertical systems, and hydroponics. CEA is transforming food production in North Dakota, enabling year-round vegetable and fruit cultivation with the right technologies.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Greenhouse Tour--Departing from Bismarck Hotel and Conference Center at 800 S 3rd St., Bismarck, ND
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM for Native Green Grow (NG2), Parshall, ND, and Renfandt Geothermal Greenhouse, Sawyer, ND.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Full-Day Conference
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM United Tribes Technical College | Bismarck, ND
Conference Themes Include:
- Stakeholder Insights on CEA
- Tribal Community Perspectives
- CEA Research Highlights
- Agency Support and Resources
- Industry Innovations and Sharing
Hosted by:
United Tribes Technical College (UTTC)| North Dakota State University (NDSU) | NSF AgTech for Food systems Adapted for Resiliency and Maximized Security (FARMS)
Stay tuned for more details about registration, hotels, and agenda.
For questions or accommodation needs, please contact the CEA Conference Planning Committee:
