Tech & Tequila Talk brought together Houston’s innovation community for a conversation on how engineering, data, and design are reshaping the future of agriculture. Featuring the EARTI™ leadership team — Lanham Frazier, Navid Ghedami, and MaryAnn Peterson — the session explored how controlled environment agriculture can bring fresh, nutrient-dense food closer to where it is consumed. The conversation highlighted how hyper-local systems, smart controls, and efficient resource management can help address challenges like food transportation, waste, and urban food access. Hosted by Blue People, Tech & Tequila continues to connect innovators and industry leaders around the technologies shaping a smarter, more sustainable future.