Pete, Cindy, Karen and JR accept award on behalf of The Orange Shop


The results have essentially reinvented the way that citrus is grown in Florida. Every new planting is now using techniques pioneered by Pete and Cindy, and the Water Management Districts and environmental communities have shown great interest.
As a result, The South Florida Water Management District and Florida Farm Bureau nominated Arapaho for the 2010 Florida Environmental Stewardship Award, one of the most prestigious honors in the agriculture business. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles Bronson selected Arapaho as a 2010 winner of the award. See highlights here.

"We are deeply honored to receive this wonderful recognition", said Pete. "We do what we do because we think it's the right thing. The fact that others agree and support our choices provides reinforcement that our philosophies and business approach can serve as an example of long-term sustainability for agriculture, and business in general. We plan to continue providing leadership for the industry, and excellent citrus products for our customers, for many years to come".
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