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 Commitment Everglades Other
Facts |
 At Sugar Cane Growers
Cooperative of Florida, we've learned that finding new ways to clean water
and protect the environment is good for business and good for Florida.
That's
why we are committed to making sure the land on which we farm is maintained
and preserved for future generations.Cooperative members and their
families
have farmed the lands of the Everglades Agricultural Area for generations.
It only makes sense that we would care for our most vital asset,
our land.
We have led the way in technological break throughs that make farming more
environmentally friendly. Through the incorporation of Best Management
Practices
(BMPs), farmers have reduced the use of chemicals, fertilizers and pesticides.
The result is cleaner water and healthier soil.We have introduced sophisticated, computer controlled monitors to sample farm run-off water. The BMP program has resulted in a decrease in phosphorous of over 50%. Through the use of laser leveling, crop rotation, precision application of fertilizer and advanced water table management, our farms have decreased the amount of phosphorus, the nutrient of concern, leaving the farm areas and slowed the rate of soil subsidence. Through these and other advanced farming practices, sugarcane farming is sustainable for future generations. We have led the way in technological break-throughs that make farming more environmentally-friendly. Through the incorporation of Best Management Practices (BMPs), fertilizers and pesticides. The result is cleaner water and healthier soil. |