Aerial view of freshly plowed rows of dark muck soil on the farm
StewardshipUSDA NRCS Standards

Good Soil.Good Stewards.

We farm the land like we plan to keep it, because we do.

No. 01 Best Management Practices

How We Protect the Land.

We meet the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service standards and follow the South Florida Water Management District's best management practices. We use sustainable agriculture techniques to control weeds, pests, disease, erosion, and soil loss.

  • Crop Rotations
  • Cover Crops
  • Soil Enrichment
  • Natural Pest Predators
  • Crop Diversity
  • Best Water Management Practices

The Barn Owl Program

We take part in the University of Florida's Barn Owl nesting program, which provides nests for barn owls on the farm. The owls reduce the rats and mice that damage crops and equipment, so we need fewer poisonous pest products and the crops grow in a more natural environment.

The University of Florida Program
No. 02 Why It Matters

What Sustainable Farming Gives Back.

  • 01

    Environment Preservation

    Healthy soil, clean water, and habitat that lasts.

  • 02

    Profitability

    Healthy land and careful inputs keep the farm viable for the next generation.

  • 03

    Efficient Use of Non-Renewable Resources

    Precision on every pass means less fuel, seed, and fertilizer.

  • 04

    Protection of Public Health

    Fewer chemicals and strict food safety standards.

  • 05

    Social and Economic Equity

    Responsible farming that gives back to the community.

No. 03 Standards

Certified, Every Year.

We are GAP certified annually, all of our products are non-GMO, and we meet or exceed all food safety standards. We work with certified contractors who follow labor laws and OSHA guidelines, and we have been a certified drug-free workplace for more than 20 years.

  • GAP certified mark
    GAP CertifiedAudited every year for Good Agricultural Practices.
  • Non-GMO mark
    Non-GMOEvery crop we grow, every year.
  • Fresh From Florida mark
    Fresh From FloridaA Fresh From Florida grower.

Florida Sugarcane Farmers: Right Way

The Office Belle Glade

Stewards of the Land Since 1969.

(561) 996-6855
John L. Hundley seated outdoors, shelling peas into a bucket
John L. Hundley
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