Presenting Greenhouse Grower’s 2025 Head Grower of the Year Finalists
July 6, 2025 Here’s your chance to get to know the finalists for this year’s Head Grower of the Year award before the winner is announced at Cultivate’25.
John Davies, Henry Mast Greenhouses/Masterpiece Flower Company
Henry Mast Greenhouses has been a leading grower for more than 45 years, and John Davies is a big part of its success in high-quality plant production.
John embraces research and development, and is always looking for new ways to implement high-tech solutions, not just to improve plant quality, but to help his team become more efficient.
John is thoughtful and direct when communicating with his team, and when it’s time to make key decisions, he’s mindful of both the short and long term implications. This has created a culture of professionalism and respect at Henry Mast Greenhouses.
Marty Langford, Liner Source
A former nuclear engineer before he started the wholesale plant nursery Liner Source, Marty Langford has invested in growth by making informed decisions on how to best utilize technology and innovation.
Marty leads by example with an open-door policy, and supports his team by providing opportunities for constant learning.
A respected member of the Florida agriculture community, Marty is always willing to educate other growers and help them, especially during times of need.
Brad Meyer, Bachman’s
Brad Meyer is the consummate quiet professional who leads by example and strives to elevate the people around him.
Bachman’s, which celebrates its 140th anniversary this year, is known as an innovative company that is continually improving its systems, and Brad has embraced and mastered these ongoing upgrades.
Brad has fully embraced IPM systems that focus on the interface of biologicals and biorationals to build interlocking systems that support overall plant health from young plant to finished plant. His approach has saved Bachman’s money and time while producing a wide variety of resilient ornamental crops.
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