Washington, DC – The Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Alliance congratulates Brooke Rollins on her confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. With notable bipartisan support, the Senate voted 72-28 to confirm Secretary Rollins, who now takes the helm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) at a critical time.
“The CEA Alliance congratulates Secretary Rollins on her Senate confirmation today and we look forward to working with her to ensure that controlled environment agriculture remains a key component of U.S. food production,” said Tom Stenzel, Executive Director of the CEA Alliance. “Indoor farming plays a vital role in strengthening domestic food security, expanding year-round fresh produce availability, and reducing supply chain disruptions. We are eager to collaborate with Secretary Rollins and the USDA to support policies that encourage innovation and investment in CEA.”
The Controlled Environment Agriculture Alliance (CEA Alliance) is a membership trade association representing and serving vertical farms and greenhouse producers growing fruits and vegetables in a highly controlled indoor production environment. Controlled environment growers employ a variety of agricultural production methods and technology to create optimal growing conditions with rigorous environmental controls. Growers utilize innovative technologies such as hydroponics, aeroponics, aquaponics, and soil-based systems to grow a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. For more information, please contact Tom Stenzel, Executive Director, at Tom@CEAAlliance.com.
