Citrus Commission Chairman Defends Research Investments

Gary Cooper June 16, 2008 Citrus, Florida

In these reports, Citrus Commission Chairman Ben Albritton Jr responds to those who may question Department of Citrus budget proposals to hold up to 20 million dollars for greening research in case it is needed.
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