FL Citrus Mutual CEO Sparks re Sunset Discussion & Timeline

Gary Cooper February 4, 2008 Citrus, Florida

In these two reports, reaction and comments from Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks about the pressing timeline growers and grower groups are under to respond to the Joint Legislative Sunset Committee with regard to the idea of moving forward with a grower referendum about the Department of Citrus. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3)

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