July 14, 2009
COLUMBUS, OH, July 14, 2009 – BASF Turf & Ornamentals and Greenhouse Grower magazine have recognized George Lucas, owner of Lucas Greenhouses in Monroeville, New Jersey, as Grower of the Year. Lucas received the award at the Evening of Excellence reception during the Ohio Florists Association (OFA) Short Course in Columbus, Ohio.
The award, in its 25th year, recognizes progressive growers nominated by their peers who embrace technology and modern production practices, market innovatively, deliver strong customer service and demonstrate industry leadership. A judging committee narrowed the field down to four finalists, including Lucas, Hank Bukowski of Kube-Pak Corporation, Art and Abe Van Wingerden of Metrolina Greenhouse and the Pinkus family of Nortex Wholesale Nursery.
“Nominated growers at operations of all sizes, from a few acres to more than 100 acres, illustrated industry innovation,” said Steve Larson, BASF Turf & Ornamentals National Ornamentals Account Manager. “Innovation drives BASF to be the best, and we are proud to recognize others that strive to be the best of the best, especially this year’s winner, George Lucas.”
George and Louise Lucas created Lucas Greenhouses 30 years ago and it now serves garden centers within a 150-mile radius. With a team of more than 75 talented individuals, the operation produces and ships more than 200,000 hanging baskets and 100,000 bedding plant flats. Committed to researching new technologies and growing methods, the operation has become grower of choice for young plants as well as a rooting station for leading companies.
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