Cardinal Conversation: The future of indoor agriculture

RADIO IQ | By Fred Echols

Published June 30, 2025 at 4:54 AM EDT

Virginia is looking to become a leader in Controlled Environment Agriculture, which uses technology to produce leafy greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, strawberries and other crops indoors year-round.

Cardinal News reporter Tad Dickens looked at CEA development in the state and he spoke with Fred Echols.

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