KCM - YOU DON'T HAVE TO GROW IT ALONE MAXIMUM PRODUCTION OF QUALITY FRUIT AT MINIMUM COST.

KCM caretaking is a complete service, including fertilizing, herbicide application, spraying, tree removal, reset planting, irrigation, hedging and topping, etc. We also repair and maintain the irrigation system and provide maintenance to our customer’s equipment (pump house, wells, etc.).

In addition to these “end-to-end” services, we also are available to assist you with:

• Obtaining water-use permits
• Gathering and reporting information required by water-use permits
• Supplying tree count information for tax assessments
• Tracking chemical usage as required by the regulatory agencies
• Assisting in obtaining specialized insurance (liability, crop, tree, etc.)
• Complying with governmental policies and procedures to control diseases such as canker

A newly developed tool for the citrus industry is Variable Rate Technology (VRT). Through the use of Global Positioning System (GPS) soil maps, multiple soil types may be detected within a grove. KCM has the knowledge and capability to implement this technology when the situation warrants it.

In performing all of these tasks, we recognize the need to have regular communication with the owner during the year.

As mentioned above, we are available to assist you in complying with policies to help control diseases, such as canker. Following these policies, we require:

• Canker wash in every company vehicle and with all equipment
• Autos, as well as equipment must be sprayed upon both entering and exiting groves.
• Picking crews and equipment must be sprayed before entering the grove