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City Farmer
A City Farmer is involved in growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs in urban environments, often on building rooftops or in vertical farms. They also manage the financial health of their business using modern accounting and management software.
Main Directions and Specializations
Cultivating plants in vertical farms.
Breeding fish and other aquatic organisms.
Beekeeping in urban environments.
Future of the Profession
In the future, the profession will transition to more automated growing methods with a focus on analytics and process optimization.
Where to Learn in Kazakhstan
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Kazakh-British Technical UniversityUniversity
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A.N. Esimhan Academy of AgricultureCollege
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Coursera (City Farming course)Online Course
Key Indicators
Average Salary in Kazakhstan
from 250,000 to 700,000 KZT
Demand
In demand
Entry Threshold
from 6 months to 1.5 years (college or courses)
General Required Skills
- Plant handling skills
- Ability to work with modern agricultural technologies
- Financial literacy
- Project management skills