Environmental Sustainability

The same things that make Florida a great place to live and work also make it a great place to grow citrus.

Sub-tropical temperatures, abundant rainfall, plentiful sunshine, and unique sandy soil help grow the sweetest and juiciest grapefruit in the world. Florida Grapefruit growers are committed to preserving the state’s natural resources by adopting sustainable agricultural practices.

Partnering with leading scientific researchers, Florida Grapefruit growers use data to continually improve the way they care for their trees in order to reduce water usage, protect wildlife and limit erosion. A few highlights include:

For more than a century, Floridians have cultivated the land to minimize the impact on the environment and preserve its natural resources. Growing the world’s sweetest and juiciest Grapefruit requires passion to protect and nurture the groves, and perseverance to meet the challenges of the present without compromising the future.