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Metro Orlando features a workforce capable of meeting the
diverse needs of the agritech sector. Florida’s agricultural and
natural resources industries, which capture agritech-related
sectors, employ more than 336,000 people throughout the state.
Lake County’s strong history in agriculture and proliferation of
plant nurseries, greenhouses, and farms has spawned a workforce of
experienced, specialized workers. As the county shifts toward the
more advanced field of agritechnology, laborers are learning new
skills to support the progressive techniques employed by many
agritech businesses.
By building the skill set of these valuable workers, the
agritech sector can rely on the local labor pool to fully staff
their operations. A well-trained local workforce helps businesses
avoid recruitment costs and boosts employee retention.
The sector can also take advantage of available scientific
talent, as the region is home to renowned research facilities run
by state universities including the University of Florida’s
Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences (IFAS). The region is
part of Florida’s High Tech Corridor, which features thousands of
technically-trained workers.
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