Editor’s note: This is the second installment of four articles honoring Ben Albritton, the 2025 Citrus Achievement Award winner.
The 2025–26 citrus season has arrived, and growers are cautiously optimistic that trees might be turning in a more productive direction — if the weather cooperates. Many growers are taking advantage of Citrus Research and Field Trial (CRAFT) Foundation programs that were championed by Florida Senate President Ben Albritton during the past legislative session. More than $100 million has been allocated to CRAFT through these funds. Seventy percent of those funds are aimed at planting new citrus trees, which is greatly needed to maintain infrastructure.
Albritton was honored with the 2025 Citrus Achievement Award for his efforts to secure these dollars and his lifetime of service to the citrus industry. He recently discussed the past legislative session and what’s ahead for next year.
Watch a video of Albritton discussing the importance of Florida citrus.
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