
Agriculture Grower
Nature's Way Farms is one of the largest tropical landscape shrub and ornamental plant growers in South Florida. For more than 40 years, we have cultivated premium-quality plants across hundreds of acres, supplying garden centers and major national retailers throughout the United States. We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Grower to join our multicultural team and help lead our outdoor production operations.
Location: South Florida (Redlands) Position: Full-Time | Outdoor Agriculture
Position Summary
The Grower is responsible for the day-to-day management of assigned growing areas, ensuring the production of healthy, high-quality ornamental plants while maximizing efficiency, yield, and plant quality. This position requires strong horticultural knowledge, sound decision-making, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with farm management and production teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of crop production.
- Monitor plant health, growth, nutrition, irrigation, and overall crop performance.
- Identify, diagnose, and manage insect, disease, and nutritional issues and working with the IPM team
- Evaluate growing conditions and make timely adjustments based on weather, seasonal changes, and crop needs.
- Maintain high standards for plant quality, appearance, and inventory readiness.
- Coordinate with production, shipping, and operations teams to meet customer schedules and quality expectations.
- Supervise and provide guidance to field personnel, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
- Maintain accurate production, irrigation, fertilizer, and crop records.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, environmental regulations, and safety standards.
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve growing practices, productivity, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of commercial nursery, horticulture, or agricultural growing experience.
- Strong knowledge of ornamental plant production, irrigation management, plant nutrition, and pest and disease management.
- Experience managing outdoor growing operations preferred.
- Ability to recognize plant health issues and implement effective corrective actions.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable working outdoors in South Florida's hot and humid climate throughout the year.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish/Creole) is a plus.
- Valid driver's license with a good record (for insurance purposes)
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Stable, year-round employment.
- A collaborative team environment with an established industry leader.
If you're an experienced grower who is passionate about producing exceptional plants and wants to build a long-term career with one of South Florida's premier ornamental growers, we'd love to hear from you.
Nature's Way Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
We encourage applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Diversity strengthens our workplace and our ability to serve our customers and partners.
Nature's Way Farms is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and drug-free workplace for all employees.
Website: natureswayflorida.com