horticulturist; horticultural farmer
Refers to a farmer who specializes in growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants, often on a smaller scale than large-scale agriculture.
As a horticultural farmer, he grows various vegetables each season.
農家 is a general term for a farming household or farmer, while 園芸農家 specifically refers to one engaged in horticulture.
園芸 is the practice of horticulture or gardening; 園芸農家 is the person who does it professionally.
Compound of 園芸 (horticulture) and 農家 (farmer).