FarmTech Society
Growing CEA —
together.
The controlled-environment agriculture sector's shared platform for knowledge, collaboration, and growth. Built by the industry, for the industry.
Why It Matters
The CEA sector needs a shared foundation
Controlled-environment agriculture is growing fast, but knowledge stays siloed. Growers repeat each other's mistakes. Technology providers struggle to understand real-world needs. Investors lack the deep sector insight to make confident decisions. FarmTech Society brings everyone to the same table.
Partners across the value chain — from technology providers to growers and investors — gain outsized benefit when knowledge flows freely between sectors. FTS makes that flow possible.
The CEA Lounge
One platform. Every voice in controlled-environment agriculture.
The CEA Lounge is where it all comes together — six structured programs, a growing community of professionals, and the conversations that don't happen anywhere else.
What We Do
Our Programs
Six structured programs move the CEA sector forward — from shared intelligence and technology discovery through talent, policy, and global collaboration.
Knowledge Exchange
Expert-led sessions, interactive Q&A community, and a growing network of CEA professionals sharing what actually works.
Learn moreInnovation & Startup Showcase
Discover emerging technologies and startups disrupting CEA. Demo days, founder sessions, and scouting reports.
Learn moreLive Projects
Real-world collaborative projects with documented outcomes. Learn by doing alongside industry peers.
Learn moreLeadership & Talent
Career development, mentorship, and leadership programs for the next generation of CEA leaders.
Learn moreIndustry Intelligence
Market data, trend analysis, and strategic intelligence curated for CEA decision-makers.
Learn moreApplied Research
Connecting academic research with commercial application. Pre-competitive research collaboration.
Learn moreHow It Works
The Learning Loop
Our six programs don't operate in isolation — they feed into each other. Research informs innovation. Innovation drives live projects. Projects create knowledge. Knowledge shapes the next round of research. This learning loop is what makes FTS more than the sum of its parts.
The more participants engage, the faster the loop turns and the more value flows back to everyone involved.
Industry Value
A flywheel for the entire sector
FTS sits at the center of the CEA ecosystem. As more stakeholders contribute knowledge, the platform becomes more valuable for everyone — creating a flywheel effect that accelerates sector-wide progress.
Growers get better technology insights. Tech providers understand real deployment challenges. Investors gain deeper sector knowledge. Researchers see their work applied. Everyone benefits.
Get Involved
Engagement that compounds
The more you engage with FTS, the more value you get back. Start by following along for free, or jump straight into full membership and unlock all six programs, the community Q&A, the people directory, and more.
For Partners
Unlock the full network effect
Partners don't just access the ecosystem — they shape it. Co-branded presence, speaking opportunities, strategic advisory input, and a dedicated contact make Partnership the deepest form of engagement with FTS.
If your organization is invested in the future of CEA, Partnership is how you make that commitment visible and impactful.
- ✓ Co-branded program presence and logo on FTS materials
- ✓ Speaking opportunities at Knowledge Exchange and events
- ✓ Priority access to pilot projects and collaboration opportunities
- ✓ Strategic advisory input on program direction and research themes
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