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Kalera seeks horticulturists for new vertical farming facility in Humble

Kalera will open a vertical farming facility in Humble in late spring or early summer. (Courtesy Kalera)
Kalera will open a vertical farming facility in Humble in late spring or early summer. (Courtesy Kalera)

Kalera will open a vertical farming facility in Humble in late spring or early summer. (Courtesy Kalera)

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Kalera, a national farming company, will open its biggest vertical hydroponic farm yet in late spring or early summer in the Parc 59 development at 7159 Rankin Road, Humble. Kalera will manufacture living lettuce and salad mixes from this facility.
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Kalera Chief Information Officer Jeremy Johnston said the company is hiring five employees, including horticulturists, a team lead and a general manager. More jobs will be available closer to the facility opening, Johnston said. Candidates can apply at https://careers.kalera.com. 407-574-8204. www.kalera.com
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By Kelly Schafler

Editor, Lake Houston | Humble | Kingwood

Kelly Schafler is the editor for the Lake Houston, Humble and Kingwood edition of Community Impact Newspaper, covering public education, city government, development, businesses, local events and all things community-related. Before she became editor, she was the reporter for the Conroe and Montgomery edition for a year and a half.

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