Hardee County

Mosaic is deeply committed to being a trusted neighbor, a responsible corporate citizen, and an active community partner. We invest in Hardee’s people and prosperity because feeding a growing world starts with strong, local communities.

Florida Operations Hillsborough Polk County

Community Partners

$2.4M

Total Community Investment (2021–2025)

Cutting Edge Ministries

Hardee Athletic Foundation

Hardee County Chamber of Commerce

Hardee County Fair Inc.

Hardee Help Center

Hardee Youth Football & Cheer

Hardee County Youth Sports

Kiwanis Club Wauchula

AdventHealth Wauchula

South Florida State College Foundation

450 Hours

Mosaic team members volunteered 450 hours and supported a dozen local causes through Mosaic’s Employee Giving Program in 2025.

Mosaic invests in organizations that strengthen Hardee County—from local nonprofits and school STEM programs to 4‑H and FFA—helping sustain the rural economy and preserve the community’s unique way of life for generations to come.

Community Projects

Main Street Wauchula, Historic City Auditorium Renovation & Crews Park Project

Friends of Hardee Parks, Community Center and Grill Shed at Hardee Lakes Park

Hardee Senior & Junior High Schools, STEM Scholars & AVID Programs

Nu-HOPE Elder Care Services, Home Delivered Meal Program

Send Me Missions, Inc.

In Hardee County, Send Me Missions, Inc. serves as a lifeline for neighbors in need—bringing hope, hands-on support and a strong sense of community to families facing difficult times. From disaster recovery to strengthening local infrastructure, this partnership helps uplift lives, restore homes, and bring people together when it matters most.

Hardee Education Foundation

Through an endowment to the Hardee Education Foundation, Mosaic helped launch the Grow Hardee Scholarship program—encouraging graduates to build their lives in Hardee by reimbursing education costs for those who contribute to the local economy.

Mosaic is the Largest Contributor in Diversifying Hardee County’s Economy

Mosaic’s impact in Hardee County extends beyond our operations, strengthening the local economy by supporting businesses and community stability. Since 2008, we’ve contributed through development agreements to help diversify the county’s economy, attract new industries, and shape its economic future. No other similar, rural-designated county has received this level of funding from a private entity to help them grow.

Mosaic
Operations in
Hardee County

Hardee County has been a critical hub for Florida’s phosphate mining industry dating back 140 years. Mosaic operates two mining sites in Hardee.

South Fort Meade

Operating since 1995, sits on county line with Polk
Mining and processing of phosphate matrix

South Pasture

Operating since 1978, temporarily idled in 2018
Mining and processing of phosphate matrix

Taxes Paid

28%

Mosaic taxes paid account for nearly 28% of the county’s annual tax roll.

Ad Valorem

$8.5M Real property
$6.6M Tangible
$3.3M Severance Tax

$284M

Capital investments

$31.2M Reclamation Investment

Spent reclaiming more than 21K acres, including initial earthwork, revegetation and ongoing maintenance

Agriculture in Hardee County

Over 50% of Mosaic’s land holdings in Hardee County support local agriculture, including 62,316 acres for cattle and 2,200 acres for farming.

Florida
Fishing Trail

The Florida Fishing Trail is a partnership between Mosaic, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and Hardee County, transforming reclaimed land into a premier freshwater fishing destination. Spanning nine scenic lakes, including five newly built lakes on over 260 acres of formerly mined land and four within Hardee Lakes Park, the trail offers exceptional fishing for anglers of all ages and skills. Open seasonally and carefully managed to preserve the habitat, the Florida Fishing Trail showcases how land can be thoughtfully restored to create lasting recreational and community value for generations to come.

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For more information, contact Public Affairs Manager Kirsten Turner at kirsten.turner@mosaicco.com