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Hydroponics remains a niche because of labor shortages…
New Talent will help scale and allow wider adoption.

The real bottleneck in Controlled Environment Agriculture today isn’t innovation.
It’s the missing link between:
🎓 Learners
🏫 Institutions
🌱 Commercial hydroponic operators

FarmTech Society develops that bridge together with you.🤝

That is why with the Erasmus+ funded PONICS VET Expanded, FTS and partners, developed a FREE, industry-validated Hydroponic Technician online course aligned with the EU VET frameworks.

The next step now is launching a legacy initiative based on PONICS VET that connects : learners, institutions and commercial hydroponic operators .

🌱 A Job Matchmaking Platform for Hydroponic Careers

Together with the eco-system FTS is launching a structured matchmaking platform that:
• Connects certified learners directly with hydroponic operators and institutions
• Supports 120+ hour hands-on internships
• Secures operators with prepared, validated talent
• Creates transparency around skills and competencies
• Strengthens regional CEA workforce

WHY THIS MATTERS

For OPERATORS, this means:
– Less onboarding risk.
– Better overall knowledge base in the workforce.
– An international recruitment pipeline.

For LEARNERS, this means:
– Career pathway with transferable Skillsets- Long-term option for a Profession
– Safer and more informed Workplace

For the SECTOR, this means:
– Creating High Value Jobs
– A New Scalable Profile
– Improving Agriculture Image

Hydroponics as a solution can transform conventional agriculture methods into a resilient future food system.🌿

🔹Join and Let’s build the bridge together🔹