Citrus Dept Meets with Gulf Growers About Budget & Taxes

Gary Cooper May 22, 2007 Citrus, Florida

In an effort to engage Florida citrus growers about marketing initiatives and budget discussions, Florida Department of Citrus representatives met with growers in southwest Florida this week to discuss the tax proposals for the 2007-2008 harvest season. Gulf Citrus Growers Association Executive Ron Hamel comments in this report. Report (1:28 wma)
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