Not the Urban Ag Job for You - Horticulturist Lettuce Grow Employee Review

1.0
29 Oct 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Great Coworkers. Worked with some of the greatest humans here, with big hearts and exceptional knowledge and skills.

Cons

Don't work here. Everyone comes in thinking that they're working for a sustainable urban ag company that is "changing the world" but are quickly disillusioned by the workplace environment and priorities of the company. Plus, it becomes very obvious the whole business model is definitely not "eco-centric" like it claims and produces a lot of unnecessary waste while ignoring the fact that the lettuce people are growing isn't really all that local if it was shipped across the country to your doorstep. The CEO knows nothing about agriculture, yet consistently makes decisions about it without consulting those who do know. As a horticulturist, along with other team members I was almost never consulted on important decisions regarding plant health, hydroponic system functions, and plant types despite having many years of experience. Pretty much across the board employees are under-compensated and undervalued - given too many added responsibilities/promotions without being compensated appropriately. The company cut corners to pay their workers less wherever possible, even after this was brought to their attention. Employees consistently get yelled at for asinine reasons, everyone is expected to fall in line, and opinions and voices are rarely listened to. While I was there I saw over half the staff turn over due to people leaving. Whoever is reading this, you deserve to be treated well. Find a job that values its employees and listens to them. This ain't it.

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5.0
11 Jan 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I have found everyone at the company to be positive, collaborative, and capable. People are willing to help each other across departments, and everyone seems to be well-aligned with the mission of the business. I also think the product is really good, which makes it easier to go to work every day. It's a high-growth startup, so there's a lot of opportunity for career development, rising in the ranks, and broadening one's skillset. The company has a mission to promote sustainability and works to live that mission in every way it can.

Cons

It's a high-growth startup, which naturally comes with challenges as the business develops and expands. There is a lot of work to be done, but in general the company does promote and respect a work-life balance.

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2.0
14 Mar 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great mission, in theory. Very cool product with a ton of potential. Good people.

Cons

CEO is impossible to work with. Decisions are made overnight, with no notice and no thought for the impact, yet everyone is expected to change course immediately. Products are designed without the actual user experience in mind. Major tech debt that makes it impossible to make effective improvements. Absolutely zero company culture or camaraderie.

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