Also called: Flower Farmer, Specialty Cut Flower Grower
Grows dahlias, zinnias, peonies, and other flowers to sell to florists, weddings, and farmers markets.
Flower farmers seed trays in early spring, harvest at dawn while stems are cool, and bunch bouquets in the barn. Many sell through subscriptions, florists, and wedding designers, and post their fields on social media.
Most are small businesses; income varies widely.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Often self-taught or trained through workshops and farm apprenticeships.
Ways in: Self-taught, On-the-job training, Apprenticeship. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Horticulture, Agricultural Business.
Growing about average. Local "slow flower" farming has grown quickly.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps plan crops and write marketing; growing, cutting and designing bouquets for florists stay hands-on.
Classes: Biology, Art or design, Business class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9013.
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