Metro Orlando is a natural fit for agritechnology businesses
looking to start or expand operations. The region’s fertile soil,
abundant sunshine and ample rainfall provide a prime environment
for the agritech industry’s innovative research and development
initiatives. Combined with an increasing high-tech knowledge base
and support from a community dedicated to economic development,
Metro Orlando is fast becoming a focal point for
agritechnology.
Marketplace:
Metro Orlando has attracted a number of progressive agritech
businesses with expertise in tissue culture, carbon dioxide
extraction, bulk extraction, controlled greenhouse environments,
plant cloning and advanced irrigation techniques. As the cluster
continues to expand, there will be increased opportunity for
networking and knowledge transfer, as well as access to skilled
labor and specialized business resources.
Workforce:
Agritech businesses in the region can draw upon a diverse workforce
that is technically trained, as well as a labor pool experienced in
the agriculture industry. Lake County is cultivating a workforce
capable of adapting to the industry’s needs as it continues to
grow.
Education:
Metro Orlando is home to a number of well-regarded universities and
community colleges that offer curricula to support various
disciplines related to agritechnology. Academia and industry in the
region also collaborate on leading-edge agritech research
projects.
Industry
Organizations and Involvement: Respected
trade organizations are active in the region and provide agritech
businesses significant industry support and resources to assist in
their development.
Incentives:
The Metro Orlando community is focused on advancing the growth of
all sectors of high tech industry in the region. To that end,
incentives are available to attract new high tech businesses to the
area and to enhance existing companies.
