Hello Growers! 🎓🌱

This week, we’re spotlighting how university research is fueling innovation in indoor farming. From pioneering crop techniques to advanced hydroponics and AI-driven systems, academic labs are helping push the boundaries of what’s possible in controlled environment agriculture.

And of course, we’ve gathered the latest indoor farm job opportunities for you. Know someone inspired by cutting-edge research and ready to grow their career? Share this newsletter—we appreciate your support!

🔥Featured Job of the Week

🌱 Featured Job: Experimental Smart Farm Research Junior Specialist

The University of California, Merced is hiring an Experimental Smart Farm Research Specialist to support the development of their Experimental Smart Farm (ESF) under the Farms‑Food‑Future Innovation program.

In this role you’ll help plan, execute, and manage applied research studies on smart farming technologies—spanning lab and field work, data collection and geospatial analysis, equipment maintenance, and outreach with the broader campus and community. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, environmental science, or engineering, strong organizational and communication skills, and are comfortable with both tech tools and hands‑on farm/field activities.

This is a unique opportunity to join a cutting‑edge university research initiative and help bridge academic innovation with real‑world agricultural systems.

🕐Full-time
🏢University of California, Merced
📍Merced, CA

🌱 Did You Know?

Each week, we share a fascinating indoor farming fact:

🎮 Did you know? Some farms use AI and machine learning to adjust light, water, and nutrients in real time.

🧑‍🌾 This Week’s Indoor Farm Jobs

Here are the latest jobs added to our board:

👉Produce Packager

🕐Part-time
🏢Ernessi Farms
📍Ripon, WI

👉Installation Team

🕐Temporary
🏢MicroHabitat
📍Chicago, IL

👉Food Systems Planner

🕐Full-Time
🏢City of Philadelphia
📍Philadelphia, PA

👉Sanitation Manager

🕐Full-Time
🏢Old Souls Farm
📍Saint Paris, OH

👉Warehouse Supervisor

🕐Full-Time
🏢Old Souls Farm
📍Saint Paris, OH

👉Supply Chain Director

🕐Full-Time / Permanent
🏢Good Leaf
📍Guelph, ON

👉Director of Food Service & Quality Assurance

🕐Full-Time / Permanent
🏢Good Leaf
📍Guelph, ON

👉Logistics & Warehouse Manager

🕐Full-Time / Permanent
🏢Good Leaf
📍Guelph, ON

👉Harvester/Packer

🕐Full-Time (Not Hiring)
🏢Northwood Mushrooms
📍Clayton, WI

👉Farm Operations Manager

🕐Full-Time (Not Hiring)
🏢Northwood Mushrooms
📍Clayton, WI

🎓 Industry Snapshot: University Research Driving Innovation

Universities are at the heart of indoor farming innovation—developing new growing methods, technologies, and sustainable solutions that shape the industry’s future. Programs at institutions like Cornell University, UC Davis, and Wageningen University are leading breakthroughs in plant genetics, lighting optimization, and controlled environment systems.

These research hubs often collaborate with private companies, turning lab discoveries into real-world applications for vertical farms and greenhouses. From seed-to-shelf studies to AI-driven crop modeling, academia is helping accelerate the commercial growth of indoor agriculture.

This synergy between education and enterprise is also creating new career pathways for students, scientists, and engineers eager to work at the forefront of food innovation.

🎥 Inside the Indoor Farm (YouTube Series)

Go behind the scenes with our video series showcasing day-in-the-life stories, job role spotlights, and company culture inside the world of indoor farming.

Science, technology, and investment in agricultural innovation

The Race for Global Food Security: How Science & Innovation Are Shaping the Future

By 2050, the world must grow 30% more rice to feed a booming population — yet production has barely increased by 1% per year. Japan already faces shortages, rising prices, and emergency stock releases.

In response, breakthroughs in genomics and AI are paving the way for climate-resilient, high-yield crops. But to make a true impact, these advances must remain affordable, accessible, and responsibly implemented.

Set in Japan, this video explores how cutting-edge science, smart technologies, and global investment can reshape food systems and secure a sustainable future for all.

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Stay Growing with Indoor Farm Jobs 🌱

Thanks for reading! 🌱 Stay inspired, keep growing, and we’ll see you next week with more indoor farm jobs and industry insights.

📬 Until Next Time…

That wraps up this week’s roundup! 🌿 Keep learning, stay curious, and grow your indoor farming career. We’ll be back next week with more jobs, tips, and industry updates.

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