Take the 2021 Global CEA Census Before it Closes
August 18, 2021 
The 2021 Global CEA Census, which is now open (click here to participate), is focused on growers’ perspectives on sustainability and how they are measuring specific environmental, social, and governance outcomes.
This year, Agritecture Consulting is partnering with AgTech leader WayBeyond to conduct the survey.
“Our WayBeyond ethos for sustainable crop production technology fits perfectly with this year’s Census. Understanding the impact of CEA (Controlled Environment Agriculture) on the planet allows us to continue highlighting the growers doing remarkable work to reduce environmental impact while producing quality crops,” says Darryn Keiller, CEO and founder of WayBeyond. “There’s clear evidence showing consumers, particularly Gen-Z, are making decisions based on the sustainability factor of not only the food they eat but also the packaging, distribution and producers themselves. This Census will give a clear view of the role CEA can play in creating a more sustainable planet.”
This is the third year the Census has run, with increasing participation each year from greenhouse, indoor vertical, and tunnel house growers. Past Census reports have brought forward key information on the state of the industry, tactics being used, and the people behind its many operations. For example, the 2020 report showed that there was plenty of optimism despite the pandemic, with 95% of respondents having an “excellent” or “good” outlook for the 12 months ahead, and only 5% indicating that the business’ future was uncertain.
“We work hard to encourage as many growers to participate as possible and, with a focus on sustainability, we hope to gain an even better uptake this year, especially from large-scale operations.
This is the most comprehensive global survey of CEA operations running, and the published findings will provide valuable insights that may affect policy, financing options, operational practices, and new technology,” says Henry Gordon-Smith, Agritecture Consulting Founder and CEO. “That is a benefit for all of us in the industry.”
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