Oberlin-Based Green Circle Growers Employee Honored

Press release from Green Circle Growers:

July 13, 2021

OBERLIN, OHIO, JULY 13, 2021 – Greenhouse Grower Magazine named Green Circle Growers Vice President of Growing, Corwin Graves, as a 2021 Greenhouse Grower of the Year Finalist. The distinction is part of the magazine’s Medal of Excellence program.

Each year, the publication cultivates a list of finalists from some of the top horticulturists in the nation. This year, one of the many qualifying traits that designate the candidates includes the drive to produce the highest quality plants possible. Oberlin, Ohio based Green Circle Growers, a family-owned business, has been ranked a Top 10 Greenhouse by Greenhouse Grower Magazine for many years, so it is no surprise that Graves clinched one of the finalist positions.

Graves joined Green Circle Growers in 2016 and has invested 18 years in the industry. His responsibilities include oversight of all production at Green Circle Growers. This includes maintaining a high-quality product, production scheduling, capacity planning and utilization, research and development, vendor relationships, and of course implementing sustainable growing practices.

“I believe strongly in the idea of continuous improvement, asking ourselves how we’re performing at the crop level, and making reasonable, thoughtful changes to address shortcomings,” Graves says. “If we’re meeting our targets, then we should congratulate the team and celebrate those wins, but if not, we should be critical of ourselves and be prepared with actions to improve.”

Recently, Graves has focused on educating himself about controlled environment agriculture and the advantages that a controlled space can provide, including capacity efficiency, consistency and improved yields, which creates a clear picture of his dedication to the field.

For images, B-roll and to arrange video interviews with Corwin Graves and/or a representative from Green Circle Growers, please contact Kristin Pohlig: kpohlig@wearefalls.com

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