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Bradley Schuler, a 29 year-old urban farmer manager at Square Roots Kenoshas indoor farming facility, is being hired by Gordon Foods Service at 10901 38th St. to oversee the establishment this 8,715-square feet farm. The farm operates within 20 standard shipping containers. It is the largest and most modern of the four Square Roots farming locations in North America.
Hell will be overseeing more than 20 farmhands who grow fresh herbs, salad mix and microgreens all year to fill up to 2.4 million packages that are delivered daily to restaurants and grocery shops in the area. The Kenosha News has the Baltimore, Md. native-turned-Kenosha-transplant from under the LED lights and into a brisk, winter drizzle where he discussed whats going on in this ground-breaking growing environment.
Q: What are your plans for Square Roots Kenosha in the future?
A: We will be starting in the spring with herbs such as basil and parsley in the Kenosha area, Chicago, and Milwaukee. We have several key positions filled at the moment. We were on the ground every day, working to finish the facility and plant it. We were also hiring 25 people total, so we are also currently looking to fill other roles.
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Q: How did Square Roots become involved in your life?
A: Actually, a decade ago, I just fell in love gardening and cooking. So I got involved in local agriculture. One of the problems with local farming is winter. Square Roots has a great opportunity because they grow year-round.
Q: What is this career you want?
A: I was interested in doing something environmentally. I liked that they used 95 percent less water and were pesticide-free so it’s a product that I can support. This was the perfect opportunity for me as a young person who wanted to make the world a better place.
Q: Which crop is your favorite to grow?
A: Yes, basil. It smells magical if you’ve ever been in a room with basil. It’s a great place to work. Basil can easily get bruised, you know. Basil needs to be treated with kindness. It is a crop I love.
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