Over the next several weeks, the California Cut Flower Commission will be highlighting California flower farmers who are investing in the future and growing their farms through a series of blog posts entitled, “California Growing.” With increasing demand for American Grown Flowers, these farms reflect the dedication, commitment and hard work that is being made to deliver high quality, consistent, year-round supply of fresh cut flowers and greens.
Joseph & Sons
Santa Paula, CA
Tony Ortiz once asked his dad why he chose to grow flowers.
“He just said it’s something he was really good at,” says the operations manager for Joseph & Sons, the flower farm his father founded 13 years ago. “Harvesting flowers wasn’t anything like growing lemons or avocados or strawberries, and he was definitely good at it.”
To read the rest of the story, please go to: California Cut Flower Commission
