FDOC On List for USDA Export Assist Funding

Gary Cooper November 15, 2006 Citrus, Florida, General

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 15, 2006-U. S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today announced $200 million worth of funding to 67 U.S. trade organizations to promote U.S. agricultural products overseas. Southeast AgNet was on hand to hear Johanns make the announcement in a press conference involving farm broadcasters from across the nation. Florida Department of Citrus is on the list for $3,869,511. Read the entire news release from USDA.

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