Passionate Plant Grower

Ag 1 Source; Paw Paw Lake (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Ag 1 Source in West Michigan is seeking a hands-on Plant Grower to lead propagation through finished production of high-quality perennials, shrubs, and trees. You will manage crop plans, monitor health, and work with teams to ensure consistent genetics and market-ready plants.

The ideal candidate applies knowledge of plant physiology, irrigation, and pest management, and thrives in a collaborative, growth-focused environment with opportunities for long-term advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience growing nursery, greenhouse, ornamental, or horticultural crops.
• Strong knowledge of plant physiology, fertility, irrigation, and crop production.
• Experience identifying and managing common insects, diseases, and plant health issues.

Responsibilities

• Grow high-quality perennials, shrubs, and trees from propagation through finished production.
• Execute crop production plans while maintaining quality standards.
• Monitor crop health through irrigation, fertility, nutrition, and environmental management.
• Scout for and manage insects, diseases, and production challenges.
• Maintain quality across proprietary plant genetics and specialty lines.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure crop consistency.
• Maintain production records and monitor crop progress.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance plant quality and efficiency.

Skills

Nursery crops

Plant physiology

Irrigation management

Disease & pest management

Greenhouse systems

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Horticulture or related field

Job description

Plant Grower

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a passionate, hands-on Grower to join a progressive horticultural operation in West Michigan. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who enjoys growing exceptional plants, solving production challenges, and making a direct impact on plant quality from propagation through finished product.

This role offers the chance to work with proprietary genetics, advanced growing practices, and a team committed to innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Grow high-quality perennials, shrubs, and trees from propagation through finished production
• Execute detailed crop production plans while maintaining exceptional quality standards
• Monitor crop health through irrigation, fertility, nutrition, and environmental management
• Scout for and manage insects, diseases, and other production challenges
• Maintain consistent quality across proprietary plant genetics and specialty plant lines
• Utilize field, container, and greenhouse production systems as appropriate
• Collaborate with production teams and grower partners to ensure crop consistency
• Assist in fulfilling wholesale, retail, and direct-to-consumer production needs
• Maintain accurate production records and monitor crop progress
• Recommend process improvements that enhance plant quality, production efficiency, and overall customer satisfaction

Qualifications

• Experience growing nursery, greenhouse, ornamental, or horticultural crops
• Strong knowledge of plant physiology, fertility, irrigation, and crop production
• Experience identifying and managing common insects, diseases, and plant health issues
• Understanding of greenhouse, container, and/or field production systems
• Ability to adapt production practices to changing weather and seasonal conditions
• Strong attention to detail with pride in producing premium-quality plants
• Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agronomy, or related field preferred, but equivalent industry experience will be considered

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive

• Join an innovative and growing horticultural organization
• Work with unique plant genetics and specialty crops
• Opportunity to influence production practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborative team environment that values craftsmanship and innovation
• Long-term career growth with an expanding organization
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Location

• West Michigan

Ideal Candidate

This opportunity is ideal for someone who truly enjoys the art and science of growing plants. The successful candidate is passionate about producing exceptional crops, takes pride in attention to detail, enjoys solving production challenges, and wants to be part of a growing organization where their expertise will have a meaningful impact.

Solid benefit package, salary will very much depend on experience, but up to six figures is possible for someone with extensive experience, but salary is competitive for the level of experience.

*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the Plant Grower job.