Matthew Bell

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) | Grower | Greenhouse & Laboratory Technician | GNT USA | Research and Development (R&D)

Role
Greenhouse & Laboratory Technician at GNT Group
Location
Charlotte, NC, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Matthew Bell

Experienced Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) enthusiast, qualified researcher, and grower. I am motivated to provide food security for future generations!I am a passionate and results-driven agricultural professional dedicated to building a more resilient and sustainable global food system. My work focuses on the intersection of food security and innovative technology, specifically through greenhouse production and Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). I believe that advanced indoor farming techniques are essential not just for boosting yields and minimizing environmental impact, but for ensuring that future generations have reliable access to nutritious, locally-grown food, regardless of geography or season. I am committed to leveraging data-driven insights and cutting-edge plant science to drive efficiency, reduce the carbon footprint of food production, and cultivate the next generation of ag-tech leaders. I\'m always looking to connect with others who share a vision for a food-secure world and are actively working to make it a reality.My key strengths and interests include: Greenhouse Management, Greenhouse Growing/Automation, Working with Food Crops, Fresh Produce, Strategies to optimize Crop Production, Crop Protection, Crop Physiology, Crop Nutrition, Irrigation, Data-Driven Production, CEA Engineering and Technology, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Psychrometrics, Integrated Pest Management, Greenhouse Climate Control, Greenhouse Software (Priva, Argus, Hoogendoorn, LetsGrow, Link4, Aranet Pro), Hydroponics, Dynamic Light Recipes, Food Safety, Vertical Farming, Quality Control/Assurance, Farming and Post-Harvest Management of Greenhouse Crops

Experience

  1. Greenhouse & Laboratory Technician

    GNT Group

    Jul 2025 — Present · Dallas, NC, US

    Agronomy - Research and Development Tracking seeds, samples, and plant inventoryAssisting in the lab with testing (color, moisture, weight of vegetables)Calibrating and cleaning lab equipmentEntering test data into computer systemsCleaning and organizing workspaces, growth chambers, and lab areasFollowing safety protocols and hygiene standardsWatering, fertilizing, planting, pruning, and transplanting plantsManaging greenhouse conditions (light, humidity, temperature)Managing growth chamber conditions (light, humidity, temperature)Monitoring for pests, diseases, and nutrient issuesRecording observations and keeping organized recordsPerforming light maintenance on greenhouse equipmentVisiting farms for plant performance and development dataAttendee for CEAg World Conference and Expo 2025

Education

  • Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

    Associate of Science - AS

  • North Carolina State University

    Bachelor of Science - BS, Horticultural Science

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