Disaster Declaration Opens Programs To Citrus Growers

Dan January 26, 2011 Citrus, Florida

The USDA Wednesday declared a disaster declaration for Florida as a result of recent freezing weather. Florida Citrus Mutual Congressional Affairs Director Casey Welch tells what the declaration means to citrus growers.

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