Citrus Growers Learn about BMPs

Ernie Neff April 5, 2013 Citrus, Florida

Florida citrus growers are being introduced to a new statewide best management practices (BMP) manual. Extension agent Chris Oswalt recently held an OJ break on the topic; he discusses the BMPs and their benefit to growers.

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