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Energy Use & Renewable Solutions in Indoor Ag
Indoor Farm Jobs
October 28, 2025
Hello Growers! ⚡🌿
This week, we’re shining a light on energy use and renewable solutions in indoor agriculture. From solar integration to energy-efficient LEDs and smart climate control, farms are finding innovative ways to cut costs and carbon footprints alike.
You’ll also find fresh indoor farm job openings below—perfect for those passionate about the future of sustainable food production. Know someone who’d enjoy this read? Share the newsletter—we appreciate your support in helping the community grow greener!
🔥Featured Job of the Week
AeroFarms, a Certified B Corporation and pioneer in indoor vertical farming, is transforming agriculture with people and the planet in mind, using proprietary technology to grow produce with up to 95% less water and no pesticides, delivering products rich in flavor, nutrition, and consistency. Recognized by Fast Company, Fortune, and other industry leaders, AeroFarms is scaling globally, now in over 1,000 U.S. stores, and seeks passionate individuals to join its mission to redefine the future of farming. We are currently hiring a Research Associate (Night Shift) to support our R&D team by designing and executing plant science experiments, collecting environmental and plant data, conducting tissue and water sampling, and assisting with operational growing activities. The role requires maintaining compliance with food safety standards, accurate documentation, and collaboration with growing operations, all within a controlled indoor vertical farm and lab environment. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Plant Sciences, or related fields, with proficiency in Excel and a foundational knowledge of plant physiology and food safety, while preferred experience includes lab work, CEA systems, plant imaging, plumbing/electrical skills, or microgreens cultivation. This position offers hands-on experience at the forefront of sustainable agriculture, contributing directly to cutting-edge plant science research, and the opportunity to grow professionally within an innovative company committed to changing the world.
🕐Full-time
🏢AeroFarms
📍Danville, VA
🌱 Did You Know?
Each week, we share a fascinating indoor farming fact:
🪜 Did you know? Some vertical farms stack crops up to 30 levels high indoors.
🧑🌾 This Week’s Indoor Farm Jobs
Here are the latest jobs added to our board:
🕐Part-time
🏢Ernessi Farms
📍Ripon, WI
🕐Temporary
🏢MicroHabitat
📍Chicago, IL
🕐Full-Time
🏢City of Philadelphia
📍Philadelphia, PA
🕐Full-Time
🏢Old Souls Farm
📍Saint Paris, OH
🕐Full-Time
🏢Old Souls Farm
📍Saint Paris, OH
🕐Full-Time / Permanent
🏢Good Leaf
📍Guelph, ON
🕐Full-Time / Permanent
🏢Good Leaf
📍Guelph, ON
🕐Full-Time / Permanent
🏢Good Leaf
📍Guelph, ON
🕐Full-Time (Not Hiring)
🏢Northwood Mushrooms
📍Clayton, WI
🕐Full-Time (Not Hiring)
🏢Northwood Mushrooms
📍Clayton, WI
⚡ Industry Snapshot: Energy Use & Renewable Solutions in Indoor Ag
Energy efficiency has become one of the biggest challenges—and opportunities—in indoor agriculture. While LED lighting, climate control, and automation power year-round production, they also drive high electricity costs.
To tackle this, many farms are turning to renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and biogas to offset their power needs. Innovations such as smart energy management systems and heat recapture technology are helping reduce overall consumption without compromising yields.
As sustainability becomes central to agtech investment, jobs in energy systems, engineering, and green infrastructure are rapidly expanding. The next generation of indoor farms will not only grow food efficiently—they’ll power themselves responsibly.
🎥 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.
Greenhouses powered by renewables could change the way food is grown
🎥 Video Spotlight: Powering Indoor Farms with Renewable Energy
As energy costs rise, indoor farms are turning to renewable solutions to stay efficient and sustainable. This video explores how solar panels, geothermal systems, and energy-efficient LED lighting are transforming greenhouses and vertical farms. Discover how renewable power can reduce costs, lower carbon footprints, and make year-round farming more resilient.
🔁 Stay Connected
That’s it for this week! 🌿 Keep growing your skills, exploring new opportunities, and staying connected to the indoor farming world. We’ll see you next week with more jobs, tips, and industry insights!
📬 Until Next Time…
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