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Agritechnology

Agritechnology is a backbone in Polk County's economy.

Polk is the largest citrus producer in the State of Florida and home to the Florida Department of Citrus.
Six flavor and essences companies are located in Polk County. Many of these companies use citrus by-products for food flavoring, alcohol, perfumes, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, rubber, and textiles. Among the flavor and essence manufacturers that call Polk county home include Danisco USA, Givaudan Flavors Corp., MaterTaste, Florida Chemical and Treatt USA.
Since 1917, the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has operated its Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred in Polk County. Over 250 employees perform leading research on the production of ethanol and citrus products on its 225 acres and 40 laboratories.
The Florida Institute for Phosphate Research, located in Polk County, is doing research on the feasibility of harvesting biomass crops on former phosphate mined lands in support of ethanol production.
MOSAIC, which is a joint venture between Cargill Crop Nutrition and IMC Global, operates several phosphate mines and fertilizer production facilities in Polk County, and is one of the top private employers in the County, employing over 2,500 people.
Dundee, in Polk County, is home to Maxi Jet and its affiliate Mister Landscaper, industry leaders in low volume irrigation manufacturer for all commercial agricultural markets as well as the retail Do-it-yourself market.