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The Light Fantastic: Illuminating the Thriving Horticulture Lighting Market

The world of agriculture is undergoing a quiet, yet profound revolution, and at its heart is a simple, powerful element: light. The Horticulture Lighting Market is no longer a niche industry; it is a critical component of modern, sustainable food production, driving growth in everything from city-based vertical farms to high-tech greenhouses.

This surge is being powered by a convergence of global forces: a rapidly expanding urban population, the shrinking of traditional arable land, and a persistent, year-round consumer demand for fresh, locally-sourced produce. In this environment, Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)—which includes greenhouses, indoor farms, and vertical farming—has become essential. And in CEA, lighting is the cornerstone.

The Rise of the LED Vanguard

The market’s transformation can be traced almost entirely back to the widespread adoption of LED (Light-Emitting Diode) technology. Compared to older high-intensity discharge (HID) or fluorescent lamps, LEDs…

Thank you, Lynne! I was thrilled with our session! Such talented and dedicated singers. What a wonderful group!

See you next time...

I was thrilled to be in the Cafe last Friday! There were four of us, Lynne Vadala Doran, voice professor at Berklee College of Music, and a friend for over 25 years (and counting); two young wonderful singers, Sayako Abe channeling Sarah Vaughan, and Sofia Almeida doing it right with Betty Carter's 'Social Call.'

I was inspired to listen to one of my Betty Carter albums, and yes, I am learning her version of "Bemsha Swing" by Monk; and, yes, I am adding all of the songs to my repertoire that are not included already.

So looking forward to the next Friday Evening Jazz Cafe presents...!