Florida Citrus Industry Proposes Dramatic Changes for FDOC

Kelsey Fry Citrus

A group of growers, processors and fresh fruit packers who share a deep concern about the grave economic situation facing the Florida citrus industry have submitted a formal request to Florida Citrus Commission Chairman G. Ellis Hunt Jr. The group is asking for very significant modifications to the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) programs to adapt to the crisis and give the industry the best chance to survive and eventually rebuild. Read the letter submitted to Hunt.