Citrus Rules Will Affect Growers and Residents

Gary Cooper July 5, 2007 General

Florida citrus growers and packers are not the only ones who need to make adjustments in the way they plan to ship citrus next season. Florida residents will no longer be legal to ship backyard fruit to out of state locations, unless it is certified. More details in this report.
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