A couple in Saint-Léolin, New Brunswick, has decided to sell their high-tech indoor vertical farm after encountering significant labour shortages. The indoor farm, inspired by hydroponic displays seen at Disney World, was created to provide sustainable, year-round agricultural solutions in northeastern New Brunswick. Transforming a former elementary school building into the farm took several years, and it has been operational for seven years, contributing to local food production and sustainability. However, the owners have struggled to recruit enough workers to support their operations fully. This labour issue has ultimately led to their decision to sell the business, which they initially set out to establish as a model for innovative agriculture in the area. As the farming industry faces broader challenges, this situation reflects the struggles that many similar enterprises are encountering throughout Canada.
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