“I never thought I'd be chatting on an agriculture podcast.” Founder and CEO of IVM Group, Nick Bloor describes his business as having a mission to improve people's lives through plant science. At only 19 years old, Nick founded his first business in vegetation management space. To us, Nick’s work is pretty mind-blowing. And he is so humble in how he talks about the business growth and people. To Nick, people are everything.  “I don't grow a business, our people do.” Podcast partnership: Nick Bloor was announced as the recipient of theJudges Choice Award in the category of Innovation at the 2023 Syngenta Growth Awards. This podcast episode is in partnership with Syngenta Australia featuring recipients of the Syngenta 2023 Growth Awards. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Challenging Stereotypes in Agriculture 08:04 From Weed Control to Building a Business 15:32 The Evolution of IVM Group: Milestones and Success 24:40 The Future of Agriculture: Sustainable Plant Management