Eden Green Technology’s Continued Success with IIVO: Empowering a New Era of Vertical Farming

In a world facing increasing food shortages and environmental challenges, Eden Green Technology is pioneering a new era of sustainable agriculture. By harnessing the power of technology and nature, the company is revolutionizing
vertical farming. Located in Cleburne, TX, Eden Green specializes in hydroponic lettuce and salad greens. Through the implementation of Hoogendoorn's IIVO system, Eden Green has significantly improved its operational efficiency,
reduced energy consumption, and increased crop yields.

Transforming Greenhouse Operations
Eddy Badrina, CEO of Eden Green, emphasizes that IIVO has not only made the greenhouse operation smarter but has also increased overall efficiency. “One of the quickest results we’ve seen with the use of IIVO is that our system is much more responsive holistically than it's ever been before,” he explains. This responsiveness is vital for Eden Green’s model, which combines the natural benefits of sunlight with the high density of vertical farming. The hybrid approach allows the company to optimize space while leveraging natural light, leading to increased yields and reduced growing times. Obie Lansford, a grower at Eden Green, highlights how the Plant Empowerment approach has been seamlessly integrated into daily operations. “We’re focused on maintaining the water balance, energy balance, and CO2 balance in the greenhouse.” The IIVO system serves as an indispensable toolkit for the team. “Everything about growing at Eden Green is done through IIVO,” says Obie. The platform provides advanced readouts of Plant Empowerment metrics and physiological principles, making it easy to monitor and adapt strategies based on real-time data.

Bridging the Knowledge Gap
One of the biggest challenges growers face today is the technical expertise required to manage complex climate control systems. For the team at Eden Green, IIVO has significantly simplified this process. "IIVO makes the most advanced climate control techniques accessible to those without a background in climate physics. That's not my focus—I’m a grower; my focus is on plants," Obie states. By bridging this knowledge gap, IIVO empowers growers to confidently take control of the greenhouse environment. It enables them to apply cutting-edge climate management principles seamlessly, ensuring optimal conditions for plant health while allowing the team to concentrate on their core strength—growing.

The Role of Plant Empowerment
Plant Empowerment principles are central to Eden Green's strategy. “We're approaching decision-making from the Plant Empowerment perspective every day as a team, using all the sensors and actuators to manage our crop with a uniform ratio of temperature to radiation,” Obie mentions. This approach translates into healthier crops and higher-quality produce. The advanced readouts provided by IIVO allow the team to turn these Plant Empowerment principles into actionable insights.

A Sustainable Future
As Eden Green continues to push the boundaries of the agricultural sector, its collaboration with Hoogendoorn plays a vital role in this journey. This partnership enhances their innovative approach, ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of sustainable farming practices. By leveraging IIVO’s capabilities, Eden Green is setting a new standard for modern agriculture—one greenhouse at a time.