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At first, the depiction of a rifle in the logo may appear unusual. Yet, considering the historical context of working on plantations, the need to protect crops from pests, and ensuring the safety of sea shipments, this element fits logically. Historically, the fruit trade faced numerous challenges, including pirate threats, which made weapons necessary to protect the company’s interests.

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[–] BodyBySisyphus@hexbear.net 14 points 4 months ago

the need to protect crops from pests

"Every day I go out to the fields and just start blasting the dirt to get rid of those pesky root knot nematodes. It ain't much but it's honest work."