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6. Vertical farmer
Future occupation no. 6:
Vertical farmer
Why this occupation is needed
As the population of the earth increases and more people move into urban areas, sustainable farming alternatives will be required. The future of agriculture is the vertical farmer who works locally using new technology to produce healthy, climate-smart fresh produce.
Examples of tasks
•Create new farming methods • Product development
Examples of skills
•Energy and the environment • Science • Biology • Agriculture • Hydroponics
Key takeaways
•Sustainability is one of the most important and most critical issues of our time. As sustainability issues become part of corporate strategies, and new technologies are developed, new needs arise • and along with them, new jobs. By adding expertise in climatology, biology and agriculture, the doors will open to new and exciting occupations. Today’s nine-to-fiver may become tomorrow’s underground farmer?
