U.S. Sugar is one of the nation’s largest fully integrated producer of sugarcane, a leading provider of fresh vegetables and citrus products and a regional short line railroad operator. Headquartered in Clewiston, Florida the company farms more than 200,000 acres in Hendry, Glades, Martin and Palm Beach counties and employs approximately 3,000 people including many high skilled/wage jobs in automated environments. Produces 650,000 - 700,000 tons of cane sugar a year, providing nearly 8% of the nation’s sugar production. U.S. Sugar employs nearly 3,000 people including high skilled / high wage jobs in variety of automated environments.
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111 Ponce de Leon Avenue
Clewiston, Florida 33440, US
Happy First Day of the 2024-25 Harvest! From employees with decades of experience to those just starting their journey, we’re all excited to kick off the season and work together to bring in another sweet harvest. Here’s to a safe and successful season ahead! #FirstDayOfHarvest #USSugar #FeedingAmericanFamilies
As our South Florida schools welcome students back, U.S. Sugar is proud to support thousands of students in Hendry and Palm Beach counties by distributing nearly 5,000 backpacks filled with school supplies and uniforms. Partnering with local libraries, churches, and health centers, we aim to provide students with the tools they need for success. Wishing everyone a safe, successful and sweet school year! #USSugar #BackToSchool https://lnkd.in/eq6qc-iz
Recently, U.S. Sugar announced it is going to greater heights with SAP to digitize our business with RISE with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition. As Carl Stringer, our Vice President of IT and Benefits states, 'This collaboration underscores our commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to remain the low-cost producer of refined sugar and vegetables.' Click here to learn more about how this will enhance our business efficiency, precision agriculture capabilities, and sustainability efforts. #USSugar #SustainableFarming
Thank you The Sugar Association for the sweet #MemberMonday highlight! We are proud Florida farmers, sustainably growing food for American families for nearly 100 years. #USSugar #TheSugarAssociation
#MemberMonday spotlight on U.S. Sugar and their historic steam locomotive, the Sugar Express! Originally used for freight, passenger, and sugarcane trains in South Florida over 100 years ago, it now delights guests on U.S. Sugar’s “Raisin’ Cane” tours through the Glades farming region. Experience an educational steam train journey showcasing regenerative agriculture and cutting-edge farming practices. Headquartered in Clewiston, Florida since 1931, U.S. Sugar is the world’s largest fully-integrated sugarcane business, dedicated to feeding American families. #SweetLife #RealSugar #USSugar
Judy Sanchez's feature on The Female Farmer Project is live! Click the link to explore her journey in agricultural communications, advocacy for farming, efforts to connect farmers with the public, and the vital role farmers play in feeding families across America. Special thanks to Audra and The Female Farmer Project for inviting Judy to share her inspiring story. #USSugar #TheFemaleFarmerProject https://lnkd.in/gw7_-GRG
Here's to the sunshine, smiles, and sweetness that make Florida truly special. Happy National Florida Day from our family of farmers! #USSugar #FloridaFarmers #NationalFloridaDay
U.S. Sugar is proud to provide jobs that sweeten lives and communities. Did you know that sugarcane farming provides more than 19,000 jobs and nearly $4.7 billion a year to Florida’s economy? #USSugar #FloridaFarmers
At U.S. Sugar, we're committed to Best Management Practices, cultivating a sweeter, greener tomorrow. By using lasers and GPS technology, we laser-level our land, eliminating run-off and allowing rainfall to percolate or evaporate. This practice not only reduces soil erosion but also preserves precious nutrients on our farms. From farm to table, our journey is rooted in sustainable farming practices. #USSugar #SweetlySustainable
Watch the highlights of our SWEET journey through the heart of Florida agriculture aboard the Sugar Express. Thank you to the influencers who joined us on this unforgettable day. #USSugar #RaisinCaneTours #FloridaFarmers #AmericasSweetestTown
Today, Kenneth W. McDuffie became the President & CEO of U.S. Sugar! With over 30 years of invaluable experience in agribusiness leadership, McDuffie is the ideal leader to steer us into a promising future. #USSugar https://lnkd.in/gDDuPH_K