Joe Swartz

Operator-minded entrepreneurs: CEA can be a practical local food business. Start with AmHydro “Get Growing” leafy greens bundles + get real technical support from commercial growers. View bundles on the website or talk to an expert (free). shop.amhydro.com/collections/ge… #LocalFood

The #1 rule of #CEA? 👉 Obey nature first. Francis Bacon said it 400+ years ago: “Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed.” No shortcuts. No hype. Just sound horticultural fundamentals+proven practices. Trusted by growers in 104 countries. AmHydro.com #CEA @AmHydro

Spring is coming.........is your insect screening properly installed and maintained? Now's the time that those critters will be waking up and looking for a snack. Keep them out of your crops! #IPM #InsectExclusion #StartCleanStayClean AmHydro.com @AmHydro

. Whether your operation is fully automated, hands‑on, or somewhere in between, your #NFT growing channels must be robust, food‑safe, and support optimal root development. @AmHydro AmHydro.com

Check out my latest article: Creating The Model: Why Careful Planning Is The Only Path To CEA Success linkedin.com/pulse/creating… via @LinkedIn

Pete and Hugo Mercado are not just amazing growers and great guys. They're multi-generational farmers with a drive to innovate and diversify their already impressive farm. Check it out: amhydro.com/amhydro-entrep… #CEADoneRight! #GreenhouseGrown #LocalFarms #LocalFood

Really enjoyed spending time with old friends/colleagues at #IndoorAgCon in Las Vegas last week. I was speaking on a panel about CEA lettuce production with Paul Brentlinger of CropKing, Ari Sobel of Herb 'n Garden Farm, and the one and only Dr. @genegiacomelli1 Great people!

Wow. 42 years ago this week, I transplanted my very first #CEA grown lettuce crop. I built the greenhouse largely by hand in 6 months and without having any idea what I was doing and jumped in with both feet! Entirely home built system. (I'm not doing that again!) @AmHydro

Rock solid production - day in and day out. High quality - maximum consistency That's what #CEA is all about. #CEADoneRight! #LocalFarms #LocalFood AmHydro.com instagram.com/amhydro/ instagram.com/joeswartz1325/

Checking in on our good friend and partner of AmHydro/Pacific outside of Osaka, #Japan 🇯🇵 . Production has been strong and quality is excellent. The right technology and correct methods yield great results year after year. #CEA #GreenhouseGrown Amhydro.com

Saying Hi to our growers North of the border. 🇨🇦 Gotta respect those who grow in the Great White North. @AmHydro AmHydro.com

@flycory That's awesome, Cory! Very cool. Let me know if I can ever be of help.

Looks amazing! I have written a couple little apps to manage my little indoor garden. We are doing soil. But everything is automated. I track VPS and it has 3 different zones. Pretty fun for a pet project. My own little AI model manages everything. (Lots of switches) Fun stuff!

What are you working on?

Especially in hot growing climates, #NFT systems allows us proper vertical airflow within the crop to maximize canopy temperature and moisture control, which in turn drives proper transpiration. @AmHydro AmHydro.com

It's Monday morning for the rest of us, but the crops don't care about that. Keep moving forward.....focus on the plant........and keep that production humming. I hope that you've all hit the ground running for 2026. Make it a good one. AmHydro.com @AmHydro

Yes, it's a New Year for a lot of folks, but for #Farmers, it's just another day in the greenhouse/field. Please remember that farming is not just a profession, but rather a vocation. It doesn't stop for holidays, feeling sick, injuries, or "mental health" days. @AmHydro

It's cold outside, but there's a lot a great things going on inside!! #GreenhouseGrown #LocalFarms #LocalFood #CEADoneRight! @AmHydro AmHydro.com

As the year winds down, I'm reminded of the many great people I get the privilege to work with day in and day out....and look forward to an amazing year of growth for @AmHydro in 2026. Florida, here we come! AmHydro.com

A lot has changed since then, but the one thing that has only grown stronger over time is my commitment to this great #CEA industry of ours. Need help? @AmHydro and I are only a phone call or email away. Joe@AmHydro.com Info@AmHydro.com AmHydro.com (800) 458-6543

When looking for a #CEA provider-whether it be for growing technology, production improvement, or facility optimization-look to those who have a track record of success.@AmHydro has been working with amazing growers around the world for over 40 yrs. AmHydro.com