Winners Announced!

 Indoor Ag-Con, Inside Grower magazine and presenting sponsor BPGrower.com are proud to announce the winners of the inaugural CEAs — Cultivating Excellence Awards. This prestigious new awards program was designed to recognize and celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership within the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector, spotlighting achievements across three categories Operational Excellence, Good Stewardship, and Product Innovation.

Presented at a special gala luncheon on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the 12th annual edition of Indoor Ag-Con, held at the Westgate Las Vegas, The CEAs honored trailblazing businesses and standout products that are shaping the future of CEA. This year’s winners include:

Product Innovation  —  CE-Line

Operational Excellence  — Little Leaf Farms, Devens, Massachusetts & McAdoo, Pennsylvania

Good Stewardship  — 80 Acres Farms, Hamilton, Ohio

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Product: CE-Line

What it does: An in-line, real-time nutrient analysis system that allows growers to see a nutrient readout of their macro and micronutrients in 45 minutes. Internal and independent laboratory analysis affirmed a 95% level of confidence with a repeatability of 95%, signifying no more than 1 in 20 measurements may exceed a 5% divergence from stated values. The system is environmental controls agnostic.

In their own words: “This system is not only a faster way to access their nutrient profile but also a form of insurance. It can allow growers to quickly understand if there is a formulation issue or human or system error, allowing them to make the necessary changes to save their crop. Facilities can also start (to) adjust their fertilizer strategies, allowing them to potentially use less fertilizers, increase crop performance and have a form of insurance that may prevent crop loss or performance issues.”