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2026-2027 Graduate Catalog 
    
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2026-2027 Graduate Catalog
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HORT 564 - Indoor Vertical Farming Systems

Credits 2

Indoor Vertical Farming Systems is a lecture-based course focused on all aspects of indoor food crop production in environments with no natural sunlight such as in plant factories. Topics include lighting and HVAC design; managing humidity, temperature, and carbon dioxide; energy efficiency; product logistics and food safety; and operation profitability. The application of indoor farming systems is beneficial where land and water resources are limited, such as in urban areas. 

Note
Two 50-minute lectures with associated activities will be provided each week. Course is offered through IDEA, see https://www.idea.edu/students/cost for tuition information.

Repeat for Credit
N

Requisites
Prerequisite: HORT 425 or HORT 570

Typically Offered
Fall or Spring


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