Dr. Yiyun Lin is an Assistant Professor and Urban Agriculture Specialist at The Ohio State University (OSU) Extension. She graduated from OSU with a Ph.D. in Horticulture and Crop Science. Dr. Lin’s extension and research interests focus on advancing the understanding of the diverse urban agriculture practices and addressing the unique challenges faced by urban farmers in Ohio. Her work aims to provide accessible resources and education tailored to the needs of growers operating in complex and dynamic urban environments, and explore innovative strategies to improve the environmental, economic, and social viability of urban farming systems using her background in CEA. Dr. Lin is a co-leader of the OSU Urban Agriculture Team.