Our Growers (2)
Carl Grooms
Carl Grooms: Carl Grooms has been growing strawberries for over 30 years. His father owned a 40 acre pepper and eggplant farm that Carl would help him with growing up. Carl’s father planted a small strawberry crop adjacent to his vegetable crop that Carl remembers picking as a kid. After high school he went to work for a large local grower for a couple of years and realized that he wanted to run his own farm. He planted his first crop in 1974 and he has never looked back. Grooms’ farm business has become a family affair. His two brothers and wife are all active members of the operation and have helped with its success.
Carl Grooms in the News
Philip Stanaland
Philip Stanaland: Philip is the farm manager at Wishnatzki Farm's G&D operation. G&D is located in Duette, Florida which is roughly 30 miles south of Plant City. G&D grows assorted vegetables along with strawberries. Philip has a great deal of growing experience and is an avid pilot.