Last Call for Citrus Expo Preregistration

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

Preregistration for Citrus Expo closes today, Friday, Aug. 10 at 5:00 pm. Growers who preregister will be automatically entered into a contest to win a John Deere gun safe from Everglades Farm Equipment. Citrus Expo registration will also be available at the door Aug. 15-16 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers. Preregister for Citrus Expo now. Citrus …

Growers To Discuss CHMAs at Citrus Expo

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

A grower panel discussion on Citrus Health Management Areas (CHMAs) will conclude the 2012 Citrus Expo seminar program. The talk takes place at 11:40 on Thurs., Aug. 16 at the Lee Civic Center in North Ft. Myers. Participants are: Larry Black – Peace River Packing Co. Mark Colbert – DUDA John Gose – Lykes Bros. Darin Hughes – Krause Grove …

Earn 6 CCA Credits at Citrus Expo

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

Attend the 2012 Citrus Expo seminar program, “Production Basics to Ensure the Future,” on Aug. 15-16 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers to be eligible to receive six Certified Crop Advisor credits. On Wednesday, Aug. 15, four credits will be offered, and on Thursday, Aug. 16, two credits will be offered. Preregister for Citrus Expo now. Citrus …

Citrus Expo Grower Panel on Managing H-2A Labor Announced

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

Citrus Expo attendees won’t want to miss a special grower panel presentation on managing H-2A labor on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 11:30. Speakers will include Mike Bartos, human resources director with CCLP/King Ranch, and Fernando Cisneros, owner of Mighty Mole Harvesting, Inc. Mike Carlton, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association labor director, will serve as the panel moderator. Immediately following the …