This episode is part of our “What Plants Crave” series, where Dr. Sabeh speaks with growers, researchers, engineers, and manufacturers who work in controlled environment agriculture, to get their insights about the direction of the industry, and of course, what exactly it is that plants crave.

This week’s episode features Aaron Fields, Vice President of Agriculture for Eden Green Technology. Aaron grew up in a small agricultural town in Southern Illinois, and has worked in field cultivation & greenhouses in Illinois, California, New York & Texas. 

He has led greenhouse operations at Eden Green for the past 5 years. He's seen it all when it comes to commercial food production, sustainability, and R&D within the industry.  Aaron lives in Texas with his wife, two daughters, and Australian Cattle Dog.  He spends his time being a husband, dad, coach, old-man athlete, avid reader, gardener and beer & coffee connoisseur.

Fields discusses the importance of "cooperative competition" in the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry, emphasizing how collaboration among competitors can drive innovation and success. Fields also touches on his experiences in commercial food production, sustainability, and research and development, offering insights into the evolving landscape of CEA. His multifaceted background underscores the value of diverse experiences in advancing agricultural practices.