Division of Fruit and Vegetables

CITRUS

Department Of Citrus
Purpose is to protect and enhance the quality and reputation of Florida citrus fruit and processed citrus products.
Citrus Administrative Committee
A federal marketing order administered by USDA and sets minimum sizes and grades of fresh Florida citrus.

FDACS - Division of Marketing and Development
Provides information to agri-businesses and consumers.
FDACS - Division of Plant Industry
Regulatory agency of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services which works to detect, intercept, and control plant and honey bee pests.
FDACS - Division of Food Safety
Responsible for assuring the public of a safe, wholesome, and properly represented food supply.

IFAS/UF - Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
A statewide organization dedicated to teaching, research, and extension and serves the agricultural, human, and natural resources needs for the State of Florida.
IFAS/UF - Citrus Research Education Center
Assists the citrus industry in meeting its developmental needs through its research, extension and teaching programs.

USDA - United States Department of Agriculture
Provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources and related issues.
Florida Fruit and Vegetables Association
A non-profit agricultural trade organization.
Florida Citrus Processors Association
A trade association whose members process citrus fruit into juice.
Florida Citrus Mutual
The State's largest grower organization.
Gulf Citrus Growers Association
An association representing the citrus growers of southwest Florida serving Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties.
Indian River Citrus League
A grower trade association representing citrus growers on Florida's east coast.
Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association
A growers association serving Desoto, Hardee, Manatee, Sarasota and northern Charlotte County.
Produce Marketing Association
An advocate for the entire produce and floral supply chains and also the industry source for late breaking news information on industry trends, consumer and industry research, education and networking opportunities and industry standards and technologies.

Florida Peanut Producers Association
Association promotes, educates and conducts research in order to enhance the peanut farmers in Florida in their endeavors to make a profit it peanut farming.