Our Story

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Golden State Flowers Inc. was established in 2018 on five acres in Ventura County, California, with a clear mission: to grow exceptional, locally and sustainably produced California flowers.

Today, we cultivate over 55 acres of premium blooms, supplying wholesale partners nationwide. Backed by more than 40 years of family experience in the wholesale floral industry, we combine proven expertise with a modern, hands-on approach to growing.

Proudly 100% California grown, our flowers are harvested with care and delivered at peak freshness. As we continue to expand, we’re excited to bring our quality and reliability directly to supermarkets through vibrant, ready-to-sell consumer bunches and bouquets for all occasions.

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Meet The Owners

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Manuel Ortiz

OWNER/ GROWER

He is a graduate of Cal Poly SLO with a degree in Environmental Plant Science and more than 22 years of experience in the floral industry. He specializes in cultivating diverse flower crops and is recognized for his innovative approach to improving efficiency, quality, and sustainable growing practices.

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Joe Ortiz

OWNER/ WHOLESALES

With over 30 years of experience in the floral industry, He serves as President and Sales Manager of the company, bringing decades of leadership, industry knowledge, and customer-focused expertise to the business.

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Marlene Ortiz

OWNER/ MASS MARKET

With over 30 years of experience in accounting and sales, she has developed extensive expertise in business operations and customer service. In 2018, she co-founded Golden State Flowers, where she has managed key areas including accounting, sales, HR, payroll, warehouse operations, and field harvesting. Today, she focuses on accounting, sales growth, and expanding into the mass market sector, specializing in custom consumer bunches and innovative bouquet designs tailored to market trends and customer needs.