The Future of Controlled Environment Ag with Dr. Qinglu Ying

In this episode of the Hort Culture podcast, hosts Alexis, Brett, Jessica, and Ray chat with Dr. Qinglu Ying from the University of Kentucky all about controlled environment agriculture (CEA). They dive into how greenhouse growing is booming across Kentucky, share a few laughs about dealing with classic Kentucky humidity, and break down practical grower challenges. The crew also explores the shift toward sustainable soilless media like wood bark and fiber, plus how cutting-edge LED lighting can actually boost plant health and antioxidants. They wrap things up with details on the upcoming Appropriate Tools and Technologies Field Day on August 25th and some great new extension resources for local growers.

Center for Crop Diversification-Greenhouse Resources [https://ccd.uky.edu/resources/systems/greenhouse]

2026 Appropriate Technologies Field Day [https://ccd.uky.edu/atfd]

University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension [https://extension.mgcafe.uky.edu/]

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