https://education.teamflower.org/learn/growing/want-to-be-a-flower-farmer
It is corny, but flowers make me happy. Even when the work is hard—when I am over-tired, sweaty, and achy—a beautiful bucket of blooms makes it all better. — Janis Harris, Farmer at Harris Flower Farm, @harrisflowerfarm. Working in flowers brings me peace and a sense of purpose.

https://idreamofacres.com/2022/01/11/lessons-learned-from-my-first-year-flower-farming/
January 11, 2022 - By torriemeidell. Having never done anything remotely like flower farming in my life before, I knew I was in for a steep learning curve. Despite perhaps hundreds of hours of research and planning, I still killed trays upon trays of seedlings (mostly after transplanting), had poor yields and/or stem lengths from several crops

https://education.teamflower.org/learn/growing/flower-farming-advice
Here in Part 2 of this article, we've compiled survey responses from our flower farming, farmer-florist, and micro-farming Team Flower Members! They've provided you with actionable words of wisdom they've earned through their work with flowers. In this article, flower growers will dive into:

https://thekokorogarden.com/blog/2019/9/9/so-you-want-to-become-a-flower-farmer
Being a flower farmer is honestly one of the most impactful and wonderful things I ever decided upon in my life. We had always been avid gardeners and Steven had a background in floral design, but it wasn't until back in 2013 we realized that there was actually a way to grow enough flowers to supply enough to sell at farmer's markets and

https://www.commonfarmflowers.com/blogs/news/is-being-a-flower-farmer-an-easy-gig
I run a series of workshops for people interested in flower farming - whether they are thinking of starting out or are already working in this field of work, whether growing on a small patch and selling to family and friends or looking to earn a full time income from the job. I was asked an excellent question on YouTube, as to whether working

https://education.teamflower.org/learn/growing/4-things-to-know-as-a-beginning-flower-farmer
Sow it and see! #3: Small-Scale Experiments. Try lots of things on a small scale (different methods in different beds, for example), so you can find out for yourself on yourland what works and what doesn't before you commit to large-scale works. And when it comes to methods, feel free to mix and match them.

https://idreamofacres.com/2022/11/02/how-to-start-a-small-flower-farm-part-v-avoiding-burnout-managing-expectations/
One of the trickiest things about being a flower farmer is that you're working with something that has a very limited shelf life-the second you cut that stem, you only have about a week (maybe a little longer) in which that flower will look good, and if you want your customer to enjoy as long of a vase life as possible, that means you'll

https://thekokorogarden.com/blog/2021/7/25/10-time-saving-tips-for-flower-farmers
It's a lot easier and quicker to do the same task for the dozen flats at the same time than it is to have to think about the next step and switching to it. This applies to many things - planting, watering, netting, deadheading, harvesting, flipping beds, really anything you can think of. 6. Get quick at harvesting.

https://www.lynseytaulbee.com/blog/so-you-want-to-become-a-flower-farmer-now-what
The truth is, becoming a flower farmer is much more than just knowing how to grow and cut flowers. It's also about being an entrepreneur. You need to know how to market your business, sell your flowers, and manage your finances—and your time. These are the things that I love to help people with. These are the things that helped me create a

https://thegardenersworkshop.com/how-profitable-is-flower-farming-the-truth-from-a-farmer/
While flower farmers across the US are reporting average sales of $25,000 to $30,000 per acre, we know that this 100% depends on the type of market they're selling into, the region, and the skill set of the grower. For example, farmer-florists can get the highest revenue per stem for their design and wedding work, but also face the highest

https://thegardenersworkshop.com/flowerfarmer/
Flower Farming for Profit: The Complete Guide to Growing a Successful Cut Flower Business by Lennie Larkin. The New Organic Grower, A Master's Manual of Tools and Techniques for the Home and Market Gardener by Eliot Coleman. The Vegetable Gardening Book: Your complete guide to growing an edible organic garden from seed to harvest by Joe Lamp'l.

https://www.agweek.com/crops/other-crops/how-to-be-a-flower-farmer-and-make-money-doing-it
The farm's decision not to sell in the winter is because the cost of heating a greenhouse would be more than what they could make back in flower sales. Flowers at Fleurish Flower Farm. Ariana

https://thefloweringfarmhouse.com/2021/01/21/17-lessons-learned-from-a-1st-year-flower-farmer/
Lesson #17: Be Kind and Give Yourself Grace as a 1st year flower farmer. And lastly, BE KIND TO YOURSELF. Give yourself grace to make mistakes. starting a cut flower farm is a steep learning curve and it can be tough. Sometimes your biggest failures can lead to the best lessons and learning opportunities.

https://www.commonfarmflowers.com/blogs/news/170704-flowerfarming
The most important qualities necessary for a flower farmer, in my humble opinion are: Energy: unless you have a massive budget the chances are you'll work a very long week, need to be totally self-starting, and have the strength to carry on until the job's finished, or you won't have any flowers to sell. Vision: you aren't growing a garden, you

https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/a46838182/flower-farmers/
Peter Elmore. Star Bright Farm, White Hall, Maryland. Peter Elmore was just two years old when he and his father, Mark, took an evening walk in the hills of the 19th-century Maryland farm their family had just purchased. As they gazed upward and recited a familiar nursery rhyme, inspiration struck: Their home's new name would be "Star

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/cut-flower-farming-is-it-right-for-you
Michigan ranks seventh in the nation in cut flower production and is second only to California in crop diversity—a fact due, in no small part, to our favorable climate, abundant natural resources and easy access to local and regional markets. If you have your heart set on growing cut flowers, Michigan is a great place to do it.

https://education.teamflower.org/learn/growing/ssl/so-you-want-to-become-a-flower-farmer
With over 80% of flowers being grown overseas, I encourage anyone to get into the profession that grows locally. It is my goal, however, to be honest and upfront about the hard work involved. If you daydreamed of becoming a flower farmer, and after reading this that you decided it may not be worth the sacrifice, then you have successfully saved

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwhHEA6C57A
Excellent question @Rockyschannel16816 asking whether working as a flower farmer is easier than working in a corporation. Here I give a long and I hope thou

https://idreamofacres.com/2022/08/16/how-to-start-a-small-flower-farm-part-i-business-plan-site-selection/
The thing with flowers is that there are a LOT of different directions you can go. Just to name a few, you can: Focus on being a farmer florist and provide custom bouquets and flowers for weddings, funerals, events, etc. Sell your flowers at a farmer's market. Offer a bouquet subscription program. Post pop up sales on social media.

https://www.reddit.com/r/gardening/comments/g7gf4i/thought_our_flower_farming_business_was_done_for/
A place for the best guides, pictures, and discussions of all things related to plants and their care. Thought our flower farming business was done for, but we're busier than ever before! We also live in a retirement community, so a lot of people's children living afar are sending their isolated loved ones flowers. My grandma loves flowers.

https://www.reddit.com/r/florists/comments/1bcbwlk/as_a_florist_would_you_rather_buy_from_a_local/
I will absolutely buy local so long as the farmers are selecting their cultivars with an awareness of storage/vase life. There are a lot of instagram-loving Floret types out these who like the pretty pictures and grow the pretty flowers without any thought of marketability after those harvest shears go snip.

https://www.reddit.com/r/farming/comments/17gflge/i_work_on_a_farm_am_i_a_farmer/
When you're browsing tractors and cattle on your down time, when your boss isn't your boss, you just work with him, you're a farmer. When he can trust you and say I need corn planted in this field, and you do it no problem, you're a farmer. Love this response. I'm a farmer just by wearing the overalls.

https://www.wusf.org/health-news-florida/2024-06-29/therapists-learn-how-to-help-farmers-cope-with-stress-before-its-too-late
A 2023 review of studies on farmer suicides in multiple countries, including the U.S., cited cultural and economic stresses. "Farmers who died by suicide, particularly men, were described as hard-working, strong, private people who took great pride in being the stoic breadwinners of their families.

https://www.reddit.com/r/farming/comments/d0yikb/am_i_considered_a_farmer_if_my_crop_is_cut_flowers/
By definition a farmer manages a farm. A farm is an area of land used for growing crops or animals. A crop is a plant grown for food. So I'd roll back my definition and say that people who grow flowers, cotton, hemp, lumber, etc are growers, not farmers. Even tobacco and marijuana are not food, cannabis growers are typically referred to as

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-06-therapists-farmers-cope-stress-late.html
A 2023 review of studies on farmer suicides in multiple countries, including the U.S., cited cultural and economic stresses. "Farmers who died by suicide, particularly men, were described as hard