Food & farming · Technology & numbers
What does a
vertical farming specialist do?
Grows crops indoors in stacked layers using controlled light and water.
A career guide for curious students · Grades 3–12
A day in the life
Manages growing systems, tracks plant health with sensors, and solves problems with lighting and nutrients.
Skills to practise
Plant science, technology, patience.
How to explore this path
A degree or course in agriculture, plant science, or engineering.
Training, qualifications and professional rules vary by country. Check current local requirements with a teacher or careers counsellor.
School subjects & interests
Vertical Farming Specialist connects with Biology, Chemistry. You may enjoy this work if you like hands-on, with computers.
TRY A LITTLE OF THIS CAREER
A hands-on activity
Grow cress on a damp cloth by a window and track its height.
Ask an adult to help. Follow the safety notes in the activity. Print this activity or save it as a PDF in your chosen language. Downloadable PDF files are in English.
For younger explorers: a simpler explanation
What do they do?
Vertical farmers grow food indoors in tall stacks.
What helps?
Liking plants and gadgets.
Learning about the path
You study agriculture or plant science.
Questions to explore next
- Which part of this work sounds most interesting to me?
- What did I enjoy when I tried the activity?
- What could I ask someone who works in this field?