Sustainability & food safety

Our Philosophy

As stewards of some of the most productive farmland in the country, South Florida Potato Growers and our partners are dedicated to protecting natural resources and preserving the environment. We are constantly improving our practices to reduce waste and minimize our use of energy, water and fertilizer while optimizing crop yields and soil health.

A laboratory flask with a layered miniature garden of potato plants, roots, soil, rocks, and sand inside.

  • Building stronger ground for stronger crops

    • Crop rotation across multi-region footprint (FL → NC → ND)

    • Cover crops to restore nutrients and reduce erosion

    • Organic matter enhancement programs

    • Reduced tillage where applicable

    2026 Targets:

    • +0.3% organic matter increase

    • Reduced soil erosion across all active acres

    • Improved water retention capacity

  • Every drop accounted for

    • Precision irrigation (pivot + drip optimization)

    • Soil moisture monitoring technology

    • Crop-stage irrigation scheduling

    • Runoff and leaching reduction practices

    2026 Targets:

    • -10–15% water usage per cwt

    • Increased irrigation efficiency across all farms

    • Measurable runoff reduction

  • Lower impact. Smarter movement.

    • Fuel-efficient equipment and routing

    • Reduced freight miles via regional sourcing

    • Exploration of renewable energy integration

    • Input efficiency to reduce indirect emissions

    2026 Targets:

    • Lower CO₂ per acre and per cwt

    • Reduced fuel consumption per load

    • Increased regional distribution efficiency

  • Precision over excess

    • Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

    • Targeted spray applications (no blanket coverage)

    • Nutrient management by field mapping

    • Continuous reduction of unnecessary inputs

    2026 Targets:

    • Continued reduction in chemical inputs

    • Increased application precision

    • Full compliance across all programs

  • Smarter packaging. Less waste.

    • Expansion of recyclable & paper-based packaging

    • Reduced plastic dependency initiatives

    • Full utilization strategy for #2 potatoes

    • Pack-size optimization to reduce retail shrink

    2026 Targets:

    • 80%+ recyclable packaging portfolio

    • Reduced shrink across retail partners

    • Increased secondary market utilization

  • The foundation of everything we grow

    • Safe, fair, and compliant labor practices

    • Workforce training and development

    • Multi-generational farm support

    • Community engagement across growing regions

    2026 Targets:

    • Higher employee retention

    • Increased safety performance metrics

    • Expanded training programs

Exceeding Standards

We work with a variety of certifying agencies to ensure our products and processes meet all regulated standards. Our certified farms and facilities undergo frequent reviews and inspections to maintain accreditation.

Florida has over 700,000 managed bee colonies (hives) maintained by roughly 5,000 registered beekeepers.

What sets us apart

We are committed to the highest standards of food safety at every step—from field to table—ensuring our produce is carefully grown, handled, and delivered to be safe, fresh, and something you can trust for your family.