Costa Farms

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our 2025 Summer Internship Program webinar this Thursday 11/7 at 10AM (EST)! If you're a university student looking to learn more about our exclusive internship opportunities, you won't want to miss this informative session hosted by the program administrators and a panel of experienced team members. Registration is now open; we hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/gvf5XCAN

We are proud to announce that Costa Farms was recognized as the 2024 recipient of the Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award! The award sponsor, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, highlighted our strong commitment to sustainable agricultural practices, a balance of productivity and environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement in our sustainability efforts. We are honored to have been recognized as an industry leader in this capacity and look forward to furthering our sustainability practices through innovation in the coming years.   Some of our most notable initiatives in this space include: ✔ More Profitable Sustainability (MPS)-Certified: We are dedicated to the reduction and responsible management of pesticide use. ✔ We adhere to the Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) established by FDACS; this includes effective nutrient management and water resource protection. ✔ Our onsite Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program, which has allowed us to significantly reduce our pesticide use. ✔ We maintain several acres of conservation properties that enhance local biodiversity and manage agricultural runoff. ✔ Our waste reduction practices, such as soil sterilization, repurposing of discarded materials, and reusing trays.

We're excited to announce that our team has received the OnCon Icon Top 10 Marketing Teams award! 🌟 This recognition is about the collective impact and innovation we’ve driven together as a team. From breakthrough projects to pushing boundaries, we're proud of our team's accomplishments and dedication to our All Thumbs Are Green mission. #GrowWithUs

We're excited to announce that our team has received the OnCon Icon Top 10 Marketing Teams award! 🌟 This recognition is about the collective impact and innovation we’ve driven together as a team. From breakthrough projects to pushing boundaries, we're proud of our team's accomplishments and dedication to our All Thumbs Are Green mission. #GrowWithUs

We are on the road to IFPA in Atlanta on October 18-19th! 🚨 The Global Produce and Floral Show, hosted by the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), is a time to reconnect with the industry and foster meaningful conversations on the future of live goods. We’re excited to showcase what we have in store for 2025, including: 🌿 Classic product offerings 🎄 A first glimpse at exclusive seasonal selections for supermarkets 🌴 Our Trending Tropicals and other exclusive foliage collections We are located at booth B4167! Stop by to get a first look at our newest launches and discover our exciting lineup! We can't wait to meet everyone. 💛 #IFPA #Atlanta #CostaFarms #TropicalPlants #Foliage #SeasonalTrends #2025Launch

Hurricane Helene's devastating impact on individuals and communities - within and beyond our team - has reminded us how vital it is to stand together during times of crisis. In partnership with the Red Cross, we are contributing to relief efforts to help those affected by the hurricane’s destruction. A portion of proceeds from every order on our site (https://hubs.ly/Q02Sppzq0) will support the Red Cross’s critical work in providing shelter, meals, and emergency supplies to those in need. The response to Hurricane Helene has been immense. The Red Cross alone has already provided nearly 23,400 overnight shelter stays, served 83,000+ meals and snacks, distributed 3,100+ emergency relief supplies, and deployed 1,400+ responders delivering life-saving services. Additionally, if you donate more than $20 at https://hubs.ly/Q02SpdgQ0 you'll receive 15% off a plant purchase on https://hubs.ly/Q02Sppzq0! This effort is personal to us, as we stand in solidarity with those affected, both in our community and beyond.

At Costa Farms, we love learning! We believe that our team members and their children deserve to have access to the supplies and resources they need to be successful students. In advancement of this effort, we recently hosted our annual backpack drive, raising funds and assembling school supply packs to be delivered to 2,000 elementary school-aged children of farm workers across our operating units in the United States and the Dominican Republic. We wish these students a very successful academic year and hope that the supplies will support their learning!   Earlier this summer, our interns also assembled 300 school supply packs for our farm workers who will be studying in the Alfalit onsite literacy education program. Thank you to all our team members who donated, volunteered their time, and coordinated the annual backpack events; we appreciate your H3!

Nuestro equipo de ingeniería en La Romana, República Dominicana está contratando; si está interesado, póngase en contacto con Ana Cecilia Fortuna De De la Rosa.

This week at Costa Farms, we celebrated the 12th annual Alfalit program kickoff! This year's theme, "Learning is Wild", was punctuated by a decorative jungle scene and other thematic activities. For the next 24 weeks, a cohort of over 250 farm workers will be learning Spanish and basic arithmetics, as well as conversational English, onsite during their paid work day.   Our 35 team member teacher volunteers met on Wednesday to review teaching best practices, align on strategy and resources, and build their team dynamic through discussion and activities. These team members have generously committed to instructing our students for 3 hours each week throughout the program; the relationships they build during this time are lasting and meaningful.   Here are a few photo highlights from the Alfalit kickoff; we'll be posting more updates on Alfalit as the classes continue, so be sure to stay tuned!

Have you met Elias? From plant puller to VP of Horticulture & Planning, he is a true testament to perseverance, curiosity, and an undying will to improve. Elias immigrated from the small colonial town of Nochistlán de Mejía in the southern region of Zacatecas, Mexico. Upon arrival, he faced a number of personal & professional challenges. “We were six or seven living in a two-bedroom apartment because we couldn’t afford anything different. I often questioned if I made the right decision.” - Elias Elias’ first job on our team was pulling plants. Fast forward 37 years, he became a critical problem solver for our team, accomplishing innovative feats including: - Masterminding recovery of our farms post-Hurricane Irma in 2017 - Driving efficiency through creating our first enterprise resource planning (ERP) system - Creating a new pot shape to increase shipping efficiency and set the industry standard for quality - Mentoring and teaching colleagues, inspiring through instilling a desire to learn We are truly grateful to have such an uplifting role model on our team. Read more about his incredible journey here 💛: https://lnkd.in/gTndZJjZ