Citrus Commission Begins Look at Federal OJ Promotion Program

Ernie Neff March 18, 2015 Citrus, Florida

Doug Ackerman

The possible establishment of a federal research and promotion program for orange juice was discussed by the Florida Citrus Commission Wednesday, the first such hearing on the issue. This report offers an overview of the first meeting and insight by Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman.

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