FL Citrus Mutual CEO on Greening â€œSummitâ€ and Urges Growers On Ag Census

Dan January 9, 2008 Citrus, Florida

Comments in these two reports from Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks. In the first report, about the recent Greening Summit at USDA/APHIS near Washington DC. Report (1:30 mp3) In the second report, Sparks emphasizes the importance of Florida citrus growers completing the Census of Agriculture questionnaires as soon as possible. Report (1:00 mp3)

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