Citrus Mutual is hosting Grower Information Meetings in early September to share information and updates with Florida citrus growers.
Florida citrus growers should plan to attend Citrus Mutual’s Grower Information Meetings in the early days of September. According to a Citrus Industry article, the meetings are being held “to provide citrus producers with the latest information on various funding and programs available to assist their operations.” See the details of the meetings below.
Details of the Grower Information Meetings
The article shared these details about the Grower Information Meetings:
When and Where:
- Tuesday, Sept. 2 – U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory, 2001 Rock Road, Fort Pierce
- Wednesday, Sept. 3 – Town of Lake Placid Government Center, 1069 FL-25, Lake Placid
- Thursday, Sept. 4 – University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC), Ben Hill Griffin Auditorium, Lake Alfred
“The meetings will take place at 10:30 a.m.”
What:
- “Mike Joyner, FCM executive vice president and chief executive officer, will begin the meetings with an update on FCM activities.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) representatives will provide information on the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program and other FSA programs.
- Updates will also be provided on the latest cycle of the Citrus Research and Field Trial (CRAFT) programs, which is now open for applications through Oct. 3. CRAFT representatives will be available to assist with the application process after the meetings.
- At the Fort Pierce meeting, Scott Adkins, U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory director, will give an update on USDA research. Michael Rogers, CREC director, will share UF/IFAS research updates during the Lake Alfred meeting.”
“The meetings will conclude with a general question-and-answer session and lunch.”
How:
“RSVP to Tamara Wood at tamaraw@flcitrusmutual.com by Aug. 29.”
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