Loxahatchee, FL: J&J Family of Farms has added a talented and experienced farm leader to the family by adding Clayton Amestoy as Senior Farm Manager.
Clayton is a fourth-generation farmer and brings a lifetime of farming leadership to J&J. He grew up on the Amestoy family farm in Boynton Beach, Florida where he learned the value of dedication and hard work at an early age. His professional agricultural career includes District Farm Manager at Pero Family Farms and Farm Manager of R&A Farms Inc. in Boynton Beach. Clayton received his Bachelor’s Degree from Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida.
Richard (“Dick”) Bowman, Director of Farming for J&J Family of Farms remarked,
“Clayton’s lifetime of farming experience, along with his proven track record of leading farm teams with the principles of farm stewardship, food safety and social responsibility and his ability to make decisions will make him a great asset to the J&J Family Farm Team.”
In his new position, Clayton will be responsible for developing and managing all aspects of J&J’s farming and harvesting operations. “Farming is in my blood,” says Clayton. “I am excited to align myself with J&J, a company that is continuing to grow and evolve.” Clayton added. , “My focus will be on continuing to provide leadership to our farming operations and through best practices, provide excellent quality farm grown produce to our customers.”
About J&J Family of Farms:
.Established in 1983, J&J Family of Farms specializes in growing cucumbers, bell peppers, squash, green beans and eggplant. J&J manages over 14,000 acres of production from their own farms and partners, and has operations in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Arizona and Mexico. For more information, visit www.jjfamilyoffarms.com
Source: J&J Family of Farms
