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SUMMARY:CEA Summit East 2025
DESCRIPTION:Indoor Ag-Con and the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Innovation Center — a joint project with Virginia Tech’s School of Plant and Environmental Sciences\, the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR)\, and the Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center — invite you to join us for our 4th annual edition. \nDesigned to bring the CEA industry and academia together to share research\, business strategies and build partnerships to drive future growth for the sector and its stakeholders\, the CEA Summit East promises to grow your business!
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/cea-summit-east-2025/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Applied Research,Community Events,Featured
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SUMMARY:Southern Virginia Food System Working Lunch
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Virginia Region Food System Initiative is working to identify and fill gaps that can hinder economic growth. The goal is to improve the regional food system by connecting producers and farmers with institutional buyers\, food hubs and other purchasers. \n \nFarmers and producers can register for this upcoming event to learn more\, share ideas\, network and have an open discussion. \nRegister 
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/southern-virginia-food-system-working-lunch/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Applied Research,Community Events,Featured
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SUMMARY:Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Summit East 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Controlled Environment Agriculture Innovation Center\, a partnership between the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) and Virginia Tech\, and Indoor Ag-Con invite you to join us for the 3rd annual CEA Summit East in Danville\, Virginia. \nJoin us for a day-and-a-half\, CEA-focused event custom tailored to greenhouse growers\, vertical farmer\, urban agriculture businesses\, other types of indoor growing operations and those interested in CEA\, with a full roster of keynotes\, research and industry updates\, breakout sessions\, and networking. You will hear from speakers including key industry players\, CEA researchers and educators\, and government officials. There will be great opportunities to interact with exhibitors from different sectors of the CEA industry and find products/services to expand your business. Take advantage of this great opportunity to network with new and old CEA colleagues and find ways to continue to grow the industry. \n \nTo learn more about the event and to view the agenda\, visit the event website ceasummit.com. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/controlled-environment-agriculture-cea-summit-east-2024/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Applied Research,Community Events,Conference Center,Featured,Learning Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Tour of IALR - Applied Research
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free guided group tour of the research facilities and labs on the campus of the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR). Discover our impact and explore our cutting-edge research and facilities. Our Applied Research Division conducts innovative research into biotechnology and indoor agriculture and provides reliable analytical chemistry and polymer testing services. We conduct industry-driven research that benefits companies and moves industries forward. \nThis one-hour tour will include a brief overview of IALR before a deep dive into the focus areas of our Applied Research division. Participants will see: \nThe Virginia Tech-IALR Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Innovation Center\, which partners with industry and academia to conduct research and educational programming to develop and advance the CEA industry. \n\nSMART Tables\, advanced robotic imaging platforms that record and track growth and development throughout the life cycle of a set of plants.\nThe Plant Endophyte Research Center\, which studies how beneficial plant bacteria show promise as natural biostimulants—reducing chemical fertilizer use and preserving the environment.\nThe Analytical Chemistry Lab\, which utilizes some of the most sophisticated commercially available equipment to support companies from various industries regionally and globally with testing and methodology development services.\nThe Advanced Materials Lab\, which is equipped with polymer testing and characterization capabilities and can be utilized by manufacturers and universities.\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/tour-of-ialr-applied-research/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Applied Research,Featured,Tours
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SUMMARY:Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Summit East 2023
DESCRIPTION:Indoor Ag-Con and the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Innovation Center — a joint project of the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Virginia Tech and the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) —are excited to present the second CEA Summit East hosted at IALR in Danville\, Virginia. \nNew connections and collaboration were clear themes that emerged from the successful 2022 debut edition\, which attracted 200 + attendees from 28 states\, including growers\, educators\, scientists\, extension specialists\, suppliers\, and other industry members. Join us for a day-and-a-half\, CEA-focused event with keynotes\, research and industry updates\, breakout sessions\, and networking. You will hear from speakers including key industry players\, CEA researchers and educators\, and government officials. There will be great opportunities to interact with exhibitors from different sectors of the CEA industry and find products/services to expand your business. Take advantage of this great opportunity to network with new and old CEA colleagues and find ways to continue to grow the industry.  \nTo learn more about the event and to view the agenda\, visit the event website ceasummit.com. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/cea-summit-east-2023/
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SUMMARY:AgBio 2023 - Innovations in Ag: A Regional Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Virginia and North Carolina are uniting to transform the agricultural industry. We are combining strengths for an exceptional half-day conference to bring forth innovative solutions of bioscience and technology to the farms! \nIt is a remarkable convergence of multi-state agricultural bioscience\, technology\, industry partners\, farmers\, policy makers\, agribusiness stakeholders\, universities and public health. \nTeaming together we multiply our opportunities and cultivate partnerships to plow forth industry success\, all under one roof.  \nRegister \n\n\nIf you are interested in event sponsorship\, please contact Frank Wilton.
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/agbio-2023-innovations-in-ag-a-regional-perspective/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Applied Research,Conference Center,Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Bio":MAILTO:questions@vabio.org
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SUMMARY:Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Summit East - 2022
DESCRIPTION:Indoor Ag-Con and the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Innovation Center — a joint project of the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Virginia Tech and the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) —are excited to present the first CEA Summit East hosted at IALR in Danville\, Virginia. \nJoin us for a day-and-a-half\, CEA-focused event with … keynotes\, research and industry updates\, breakout sessions\, and networking. You will hear from speakers including key industry players\, CEA researchers and educators\, and government officials. There will be great opportunities to interact with exhibitors from different sectors of the CEA industry and find products/services to expand your business. Take advantage of this great opportunity to network with new and old CEA colleagues and find ways to continue to grow the industry. \nTo learn more about the event and to view agenda\, visit the event website ceasummit.com.
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/controlled-environment-agriculture-cea-summit-east-2022/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
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