Citrus Recipes for All Appetites

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Football fans, enjoy a new kick to an old tradition when you try this salsa recipe. The main ingredient, fresh Florida grapefruit! Report (1:59 wma)

AgVenture Offers Chance to Learn About Ag

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The Highlands County Citrus Growers Association works each year, to educate 3rd graders on agriculture. Ray Royce says Ag-Venture is a great program to teach kids that there is more to the food they eat than just picking it up at the grocery store. Report (1:59 wma)

Department of Labor Plans Seminars

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There will be three meetings hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation the first week in December. Hear dates and locations in this story. Report (1:59 wma)

Legislation Looks Promising For Citrus This Year

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Now that the legislators on the state and federal level are settling in after the elections, Mike Sparks, of Florida Citrus Mutual says it is important to re-introduce important topics for the citrus industry to have a promising session. Report (1:59 wma)

FL Citrus Mutual Says Greening Tops Concern for Growers

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Jay Clark, President of Florida Citrus Mutual, says that at this point, greening has become a top concern over canker for growers. FCM has been hosting a series of grower meetings across the state where growers can gather to discuss concerns such as this one. Report (1:59 wma)

Diaprepes Task Force Hosts Annual Meeting

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Growers are overwhelmed with the different problems facing their groves these days. Ernie Neff reports that the Diaprepes Task Force stressed that along with canker and greening, diaprepes is still in need of research focus. Report (1:14 wma)