In this week’s Florida Department of Citrus news focus, grower dollars are reportedly targeted by the Governor’s budget axe, but FDOC leaders say grower dollars should not be taken to help fund state budget shortfalls. 
FDOC Executive Director Ken Keck comments in the first report below. In the second report, the new Citrus Commission Chairman, grower Ben Albritton Jr of Wauchula, says he is serious about giving growers more input into the FDOC process, even if it means less Commission meetings in Lakeland and more Commission interaction with growers directly around the state.
Also in this week’s citrus news headlines, well-known, liked and respected citrus grower and businessman Phil Gates Sr of Ft. Pierce FL died this week at 83 years old. Here is a link to a news story posted from area media with more details.
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