Masson Farms of New Mexico operates one of the largest geothermal-heated greenhouse facilities in the U.S. — roughly 24 acres of climate-controlled growing space in Radium Springs, producing 30+ categories of potted plants.

Position Summary

The Grower Trainee works directly with Masson Farms’ growing team to learn the science and craft of producing high-quality potted plants at scale. This role provides mentored, hands-on experience across the full crop cycle in a geothermal-heated, controlled-environment greenhouse, with a path toward becoming a full grower.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist growers with daily crop care: watering, feeding, monitoring, spacing, and pruning.
• Scout crops for pests, disease, and nutritional issues, and support integrated pest management (IPM) programs.
• Monitor and help manage greenhouse climate factors — temperature, humidity, light, and irrigation.
• Support propagation, transplanting, and crop scheduling activities.
• Record crop data and observations to track plant health and growth.
• Learn and apply best practices in fertilization, media, and plant nutrition.

Qualifications

• Degree, coursework, or hands-on experience in Horticulture, Plant & Environmental Sciences, Agronomy, or a related field.
• Genuine interest in commercial plant production.
• Willingness to work hands-on in a greenhouse environment.
• Reliability, curiosity, and strong observation skills.

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Coursework in plant science, soils, or greenhouse management.
• Prior greenhouse, nursery, or gardening experience.

What You Will Learn