Carl Sams, UT Institute of Agriculture distinguished professor of plant sciences (IMAGE)

University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture

Carl Sams, UT Institute of Agriculture distinguished professor of plant sciences

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Carl Sams, UTIA distinguished professor of plant sciences, explains how ideal growing conditions for kale are being duplicated indoors using LED lights at the UT Institute of Agriculture fresh electric farm. The farm, which is located inside a shipping container, is a cooperative effort between UTIA and energy and utility providers.

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Photo by D. Edlund, courtesy UTIA

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