Citrus Research Council to Hire Full Time Exec Soon

Gary Cooper January 19, 2007 Citrus, Florida

In his report to Citrus Commissioners this month, Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council Chairman (FCIRCC) Tim Anglea says the group will soon make a decision to choose its first executive director. In this report Anglea discusses the process and the need for someone full-time to direct the Council’s efforts. This group will be an important part of this year’s effort to secure more state funding for citrus research. Report (2:00 wma)

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