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Kyle Barnett
June 17, 2025
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Knowledge Base CEA Launches CEALandscape.com – A Visual Directory for the collective CEA Industry
CEALandscape.com is a new interactive directory designed to map out the entire Controlled Environment Agriculture ecosystem. From growers and technology providers to consultants, suppliers, & associations this living landscape showcases the full range of companies shaping the space. Whether you're just getting started or have been in the industry for years, you're invited to list your company and be part of this open, community-built resource.
RecruitCEA: A Free Platform to Connect Talent and Opportunity in CEA
Originally launched in 2015 as PonicJobs.com, RecruitCEA.com was built to serve as a dedicated career platform for the Controlled Environment Agriculture industry. Now rebranded and expanded, it remains a completely free resource for both employers and job seekers. Whether you're hiring for your greenhouse or exploring your next opportunity in indoor farming, RecruitCEA.com connects top talent with real-world opportunities across the industry. Post your open roles, upload your resume, and help us continue supporting the growth of CEA, one job at a time.
The CropTalk Podcast
The CropTalk Tomato Grower Series continues with Roberto Ramirez of Best Boy Farms (Previously Bushel Boy)
Episode #263: Roberto Ramirez, GM / Head Grower at Best Boy Farms (Hazel Farms)
In this episode of CropTalk, we continue the Master Tomato Grower Series with Roberto Ramirez, Head Grower at Best Boy Farms (Hazel Farms), formerly part of Bushel Boy. From his roots as a crop worker in Mexico to leading 19+ acres of high-tech greenhouse production, Roberto shares what it really takes to scale in CEA. We cover labor retention, biological controls, tech evaluation, and his outlook on AI and genetics in controlled environment agriculture. A grounded, insightful conversation on growing crops, leading teams, and staying ahead in a changing industry.
Don’t have time to listen? Check out the article here: Meten Is Weten: Inside the Mindset and Metrics of a 49-Acre Head Grower
The best CEA growers rely on proof, not promises. They measure what matters and lead with data across people, pests, and production.
Check out the most recent CropTalk Series:
*Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and most streaming platforms. Just search “CropTalk”
Featured Article
Indoor Ag Conversations: The Realities of Container Farming in 2025
Beyond the Box: The Realities of Container Farming in 2025
The recent Indoor Ag-Conversations panel brought together four seasoned voices from the container farming world. The session was moderated by Grant Anderson of Better Fresh Farms, a container farm operator, and featured three manufacturers as panelists: Matt Daniels (AmplifiedAg®), Glenn Behrman (CEA Advisors LLC), and Tripp Williamson (Vertical Crop Consultants).
Their goal? To offer a clear-eyed look at what’s working, what’s not, and where the industry goes from here.
What followed was one of the most honest, detailed discussions the container farming sector has seen in some time.
Featured CEA Asset Sales
Turnkey Grow Container Operation
To be connected with seller, email [email protected] with the subject line “CONTAINER FARM SALE”
AmplifiedAg Inc. is pleased to offer a unique opportunity to acquire a fully equipped hydroponic grow container facility, purpose-built for high-efficiency leafy green production. This advanced facility offers two flexible options:
● Relocation: All components can be disassembled and relocated to a site of your choosingideal for integrating into existing operations or establishing a new agricultural facility. Buyer to coordinate and pay for relocation logistics
● Operate at Current Location (US-GA)": Gain immediate access to a fully operational hydroponic system without relocation. Perfect for those looking to start or expand production quickly. Contingent upon negotiating a lease with building owner
Turnkey Facility available for $790,000
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Large New Mexico Greenhouse Facility
NM Greenhouse, originally vine crops, coverted to cannabis. Sale includes license. Email [email protected] with the subject line “NM GREENHOUSE” to be connected to seller
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Additional Liquidation & Asset Sales
“Reusing things means saving the energy and resources needed to make new ones and that’s one of the most effective paths to sustainability.”
- Dr. Walter R. Stahel
If you are looking for additional liquidation sales for horticulture equipment and supplies, check out Second Bloom Auctions. Use code KBCEA at checkout for an additional discount.
“In God we trust. All others must bring data.”