Space Agriculture

What will our lunar engineers eat while establishing a permanent human presence on the Moon? How will we grow mushrooms on Mars? Can cotton germinate in space? And how can space agriculture help solve challenges here on Earth?

Join agricultural futurist Andrew Rose for a family-friendly exploration of the rapidly evolving world of space agriculture — where science fiction is becoming science fact.

Inspired by pioneering work from organizations like NASA and innovative companies such as Interstellar Lab, this interactive talk explores the challenge of growing food beyond Earth. From leafy greens cultivated aboard the International Space Station to advanced systems producing food in extreme environments, the future of farming is being written today.

Discover:

● How plants grow in microgravity

● Why crops like lettuce, radishes, and mushrooms are leading space research

● How controlled environment agriculture can improve food production on Earth

● What it will take to sustain humans on the Moon and Mars

Before the talk, explore the Innovation Lab for Space Agriculture — a hands-on simulation where participants can experience what it is like to research plants and garden aboard a space station. Choose a plant, design a growing environment, “water” it, and measure its growth through interactive stations.

Andrew Rose helps organizations prepare for the future of agriculture, biotechnology, and emerging technologies. His work spans agricultural innovation, cybersecurity, food systems, and technologies designed to benefit generations yet to come.

This event invites students, families, educators, and curious minds to imagine the future of food, exploration, and humanity among the stars.