A Safe and Responsible Transition
The Plant City Facility, which began operating in 1975, was acquired by Mosaic as part of the CF acquisition in 2014. Due to continuing production challenges and capital needs, the facility was idled in October 2017. The decision to permanently close the site was made in June 2019.
Shortly following that announcement, Mosaic partnered with Anuvia, a fertilizer production company that leased space at the Plant City facility while closure activities progressed. However, in Spring 2023, Anuvia, suspended its operations.
While Mosaic no longer conducts operations in Plant City, we’ve always recognized and accepted our responsibility to be a good neighbor. Since the commencement of closure activities, we have maintained a small team on site to secure the property and safely close it, including managing water onsite and closing the phosphogypsum stack.
Early demolition at Plant City.
Mosaic in your community
Because the plant’s operations have been discontinued, there is no consumption of water for production purposes. As a result, we have implemented stringent water management practices. This includes multiple water treatment systems, such as reverse osmosis, to comply with all National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) standards.
We are also actively pursuing innovative approaches to reduce surface water discharge. In October 2023, Mosaic applied for a Class V Exploratory Underground Injection Well (UIC) Permit to the state.
Throughout the closure process, we have regularly connected with neighbors to show our commitment to the community and our open approach to facility management. Engagement with the Plant City Community Advisory Panel (CAP) is a vital link between Mosaic and the surrounding community and will continue through the duration of the closure process to address any concerns.
Security is still active on our property, and our plans for complete closure are still progressing.
Throughout the closure and moving forward, we are still proud to champion our partnerships in the Plant City community. The United Food Bank of Plant City is a longtime beneficiary of our Goals for Food program with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Since 2013, Mosaic donates $1,000 for every goal and $1,500 for every hat trick scored by the Lightning to food banks in our operating area, including UFBPC. In 2024, the food bank received $12,500 from the partnership.
We’re also supporting the next generation of farmers through the purchase of students’ 4H and FFA projects at the Florida Strawberry Festival. The meat from these projects is then donated back to food banks and other local nonprofits.
Read the mailer below we sent out regarding the closure of the Plant City facility.
We will continue to update this webpage with information as closure efforts continue.