The OptimIA Project presents theOptimIA University lecture series: “Basic Knowledge for Indoor Farming”

Free, online educational materials created to support your learning and training in mastering indoor farming science and technologies

What Will I Learn

The general learning objectives of this lecture series are:Being familiar with indoor farming system componentsUnderstanding basics of hydroponic culture management, andBeing able to start planning your own indoor farming business

What Topics are Covered

In this lecture series, you will explore the fundamentals of indoor farming by delving into seven core concepts:

Background
Indoor Farming Systems
Nutrient Delivery
Plant Responses to Environmental Conditions (Basics)
Environmental Disorders
Crop-Specific Production Management
Economics

Speakers include researchers from around the U.S.

Jennifer Boldt, USDA-ARS
John Ertle, PP Systems
Dan Gillespie, Holistic Industries
Chieri Kubota, Ohio State University
Roberto Lopez, Michigan State University
Cary Mitchell, Purdue University
Chris Peterson, Michigan State University
Erik Runkle, Michigan State University
Nadia Sabeh, Dr. Greenhouse
Joseph Seong, Michigan State University
Simone Valle de Souza, Michigan State University

The OptimIA University educational materials are suitable for a self-paced online course.

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