Worden Farm - Sustainability

Worden Farm is certified organic by Quality Certification Services
(QCS), an independent, USDA-authorized certification agency.
The farm is managed with a variety of sustainable methods for
conserving and enhancing natural and human ecosystems.

The farm is renowned for the use of innovative organic farming
techniques. Worden Farm has worked with the USDA Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Southwest Florida
Water Management District (SWFWMD) on micro-irrigation and
other water conservation projects for improving environmental
quality. Several renewable energy projects have been completed,
including the conversion of an Allis Chalmers "G" cultivating tractor
from a gasoline engine to an electric motor.

Crops at Worden Farm are grown organically to promote
environmental sustainability and optimal human nutrition and
health. The farm maintains a food safety program of Good
Agricultural Practices (GAPs), following guidelines from University
of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and
Cornell University, Department of Food Science National GAPs
Program. In addition, members of the Worden Farm staff are
Certified Food Safety Managers with the National Registry of Food
Safety Professionals.

Located in an area of cattle ranches, orange groves, and pinelands,
the farm neighbors the 79,000-acre Babcock/Webb wildlife
management area, and is 1 mile from Shell Creek, a tributary of the
Peace River. The abundant sunshine, mild climate, and pure
environment contribute to a bountiful, healthful harvest.