TRI-CEA
TRI-CEA identifies, develops, and advances controlled environment agriculture for community resilience and economic growth
TRI-CEA (Tri-State Controlled Environment Agriculture) is a collaborative initiative focused on controlled environment agriculture (CEA) among three NSF EPSCoR jurisdictions: New Mexico, South Dakota, and Wyoming. The initiative aims to develop a multi-institutional CEA training framework that serves as a model for communities facing food insecurity nationwide, enabling them to effectively implement and benefit from CEA systems.
Our Mission
Advancing Fundamental Science of CEA
By advancing both the scientific understanding the socioeconomic application of CEA as a transformative strategy to foster long-term community resilience.
Assessing Socioeconomic Impacts of CEA
By developing scalable solutions that empower rural communities to adapt to diverse challenges while ensuring food security and economic growth.
Enhancing CEA Workforce
By developing scalable solutions that empower rural communities to adapt to diverse challenges while ensuring food security and economic growth.