Arapaho Citrus Management, Inc. Environmental Policy

There's something about growing fruit trees that makes you think about life in a special way. Unlike other forms of

agriculture,

we may tend the same trees for a lifetime. It's easy to see when you're doing the right thing, because the

trees look good.

Figuring out what the right things are, though, is truly a life's work -- you never know enough, and

learn something new every

day. We are blessed that we have the privilege of engaging in such an interesting lifestyle.

e are horticulturists. We grow fruit trees and manage them so that they produce the exceptional quality citrus that

can only

be achieved in Florida. At the same time, we safeguard the environment. Some of our specific

accomplishments are:

BMP’s --

We have provided leadership in the development of “Best Management Practices” (BMP’s) to improve the

sprayers,

"Open Hydroponics"

Organic Production Practices --

In a select few of the groves we manage, we employ certified organic production

practices.

We also apply these same practices to our conventional properties since organic production relies on

maintenance of

functional, integrated natural systems.

IPM --

We employ Integrated Pest Management, which is a holistic approach to crop production that relies on natural

parasites and predators.

Water Conservation –

We design, install, and manage irrigation systems on thousands of acres of citrus. We have

developed a highly intensive, technology-driven approach to irrigation that utilizes automated irrigation system

controllers and

devices that monitor the weather and soil moisture conditions.

Land Use Innovations –

We are providing leadership through the Indian River Citrus League’s Rural Lands

Committee to

develop new ways to approach urban settlements in a rural countryside that includes agriculture as a

permanent, sustainable

landscape component.

e believe that things can be done the right way, with due regard for the environmental consequences, while

producing a

safe, delicious, and appealing product. Everything we do is transparent – anyone can visit our groves at

any time and see

how we apply this philosophy. We believe that we are on the cutting edge of development and

deployment of many measures

to protect the environment while achieving economic viability.

e respect the land and assets of our grove care customers, the health of the consumers that enjoy our products, the

safety

of our employees, and the quality of the environment. Ultimately, we just think that it’s the right way to do things.

Arapaho Citrus Management's
Environmental Policy

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Pete and Cindy Spyke, owners of
Arapaho Citrus Management and The
Orange Shop, received the 2006
Conservationist of the Year Award by the
St. Lucie Soil and Water Conservation
District for their efforts to develop
environmentally-friendly citrus growing
practices, and better urban development
strategies.

Florida Farm Bureau on behalf of his partners in
Sunrise Citrus, Lane Brown and the Johnson
family. CARES stands for Conservation
Alliance for Responsible Environmental
Stewardship, and is awarded to growers who
practice sound environmental management in
their agricultural operations.