{"id":3519,"date":"2025-02-10T11:26:05","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T16:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brooklyn-name.com\/?p=3519"},"modified":"2025-02-10T11:26:08","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T16:26:08","slug":"next-generation-farmers-training-program-a-brooklyn-company-shares-its-expertise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brooklyn-name.com\/en\/eternal-3519-next-generation-farmers-training-program-a-brooklyn-company-shares-its-expertise","title":{"rendered":"Next-Generation Farmers Training Program \u2013 A Brooklyn Company Shares Its Expertise"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Consumers worldwide demand greater transparency about where and how their food is grown. However, most urban dwellers remain tied to an industrial food system that delivers high-calorie, low-nutrient food, often transported from across the globe. This harms both human health and the planet while disconnecting consumers from the people who grow their food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As urban populations and global temperatures continue to rise, the next generation must rethink the food system by adopting responsible farming practices, integrating new technologies, and working together to value every participant in the supply chain, from farmers to consumers. Many people are already taking action by creating eco-friendly urban farms, including those in Brooklyn. Read more about this initiative on <a href=\"https:\/\/brooklyn-name.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/brooklyn-name.com\/\">brooklyn-name.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a402cf279c07\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a402cf279c07\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/brooklyn-name.com\/en\/eternal-3519-next-generation-farmers-training-program-a-brooklyn-company-shares-its-expertise\/#Bringing_Farming_to_the_City\" >Bringing Farming to the City<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/brooklyn-name.com\/en\/eternal-3519-next-generation-farmers-training-program-a-brooklyn-company-shares-its-expertise\/#Next-Generation_Farmers_Training_Program\" >Next-Generation Farmers Training Program<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/brooklyn-name.com\/en\/eternal-3519-next-generation-farmers-training-program-a-brooklyn-company-shares-its-expertise\/#Impact_on_People_Planet_and_Profit\" >Impact on People, Planet, and Profit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/brooklyn-name.com\/en\/eternal-3519-next-generation-farmers-training-program-a-brooklyn-company-shares-its-expertise\/#The_Versatility_of_Urban_Farming\" >The Versatility of Urban Farming<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bringing_Farming_to_the_City\"><\/span>Bringing Farming to the City<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1048\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/1-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/1-8.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/1-8-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/1-8-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/1-8-1536x1006.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/1-8-696x456.jpg 696w, https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/1-8-1068x700.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Square Roots is an urban farming company that grows nutritious food year-round using indoor vertical farming systems. Their produce is non-GMO, pesticide-free, and uses 90% less water than traditional outdoor farming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company continuously improves its farming technologies to increase yield, enhance quality, and reduce resource consumption. This gives farmers more time to expand their knowledge and engage with local communities. Customers often enjoy Square Roots&#8217; produce just hours after harvest, ensuring unmatched freshness, taste, and nutrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Square Roots\u2019 first Brooklyn farm is just a short subway ride away from over eight million New Yorkers, making it easy for urban residents to connect with local farmers. The company regularly hosts workshops, farm tours, and gourmet fairs for food enthusiasts, tech lovers, and advocates of high-quality, sustainable food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The farm has become a hub for community interaction and knowledge exchange. At the heart of these discussions is the farmer\u2014the individual who grows food with dedication, expertise, and a passion for sustainable agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Next-Generation_Farmers_Training_Program\"><\/span>Next-Generation Farmers Training Program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1501\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/2-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/2-7.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/2-7-300x281.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/2-7-768x720.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/2-7-1536x1441.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/2-7-696x653.jpg 696w, https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/2-7-1068x1002.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Square Roots has launched a training program for the next generation of farmers. The idea is simple: changing the food system now will lead to faster results, and achieving this requires more young, well-trained farmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The average American farmer is 58 years old. Today, significant barriers prevent young people from entering the farming industry, making it difficult to establish a successful career. Square Roots aims to create more opportunities for young people to join the industry, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company invites young people interested in urban farming to learn the nuances of the business and how to grow fresh produce in a city for its rapidly expanding population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Square Roots\u2019 mission is to provide urban communities with high-quality, locally grown food while empowering a new generation of urban agriculture leaders. The more these young professionals engage in sustainable farming, the better the future of food production will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A vital part of this mission is the Next-Generation Farmers Training Program. This one-year initiative places participants at the forefront of indoor agriculture. After an initial training period, they undergo hands-on learning on Square Roots\u2019 farms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the program, young farmers cultivate food for customers in Brooklyn and across New York City. No prior farming experience is necessary\u2014just passion, entrepreneurial spirit, and a willingness to learn. The program\u2019s intuitive agricultural technology, combined with the guidance of Square Roots experts, helps participants become top urban farmers in Brooklyn. With this knowledge, successful graduates can explore limitless career opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_on_People_Planet_and_Profit\"><\/span>Impact on People, Planet, and Profit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1275\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/3-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/3-8.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/3-8-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/3-8-768x612.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/3-8-1536x1224.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/3-8-696x555.jpg 696w, https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/3-8-1068x851.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next-generation leaders in urban farming understand the importance of balancing social, environmental, and financial success. As one of the newest agricultural companies, Square Roots measures and evaluates every aspect of its business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the program\u2019s second half, participants undertake multi-month projects. One focuses on business, introducing participants to entrepreneurship and expanding their knowledge of agricultural economics. Another project emphasizes community engagement, fostering stronger connections between local farmers and consumers. These projects are seamlessly integrated into a farmer\u2019s 40-hour workweek, alongside regular farming duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing the one-year program, graduates can launch their own urban farming businesses, secure positions in leading companies, or join Square Roots\u2019 permanent team. The Next-Generation Farmers Training Program provides a unique experience, equipping participants with the skills to become future leaders in the food industry in the United States and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Versatility_of_Urban_Farming\"><\/span>The Versatility of Urban Farming<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1582\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/4-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/4-5.jpg 1582w, https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/4-5-297x300.jpg 297w, https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/4-5-768x777.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/4-5-1519x1536.jpg 1519w, https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/4-5-696x704.jpg 696w, https:\/\/cdn.brooklyn-name.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/02\/4-5-1068x1080.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1582px) 100vw, 1582px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Next-Generation Farmers Training Program is a full-time, year-long position based at Square Roots\u2019 Brooklyn farming campus. If you want to make a significant impact\u2014socially, environmentally, and economically\u2014on urban agriculture and the future of food, this program is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The core idea of this training is that graduates will leave with the skills and business experience needed to launch any venture in the urban vertical farming industry. For example, they could establish hardware companies designing more efficient lighting systems for urban farmers or develop software platforms to connect local farmers with consumers. The opportunities are vast, and the future of urban farming depends on innovative leaders ready to transform the industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Consumers worldwide demand greater transparency about where and how their food is grown. However, most urban dwellers remain tied to an industrial food system that delivers high-calorie, low-nutrient food, often transported from across the globe. 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