Box assessments for fresh orange, grapefruit and specialty citrus remain the same as the previous year at $.05, $.07 and $.07 respectively. After considering higher rates for months, the Florida Citrus Commission finally agreed to keep the existing 7-cent rate at its meeting on Nov. 20. JONATHAN HANCOCKHancock, of Sebring, is the president and owner of Hancock Citrus, Inc. “However, Florida citrus production is a marathon, not a sprint, and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services stands committed to help strengthen and promote Florida-grown citrus.”, Shannon Shepp, executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus, said the forecast might reflect “factors beyond grower control.”. Its members represent all aspects of the citrus industry, including growers, processors, shippers and packers. He has served on the Florida Citrus Commission since 2014 and previously served on the Highlands County School Board from 1996 until 2012. The Commission consists of 9 members appointed by the governor, and confirmed by the state senate for 3-year terms.

TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s signature citrus industry is facing another production squeeze, while growers might soon be asked to pay more to help market their products. That’s a 22 percent reduction from last season and the lowest FDOC budget in decades.

On Oct. 21, the Florida Citrus Commission approved a revised 2020-21 operating budget for the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) of nearly $19.8 million.. “That’s about a $4.5 million reduction from last year’s budget,” Shepp says. At the most recent workshop, FDOC Executive Director Shannon Shepp asked commissioners if they could offer an … Read More, Daniel CooperSeptember 24, 2019Citrus, Florida Citrus Commission, Industry News Release, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Carlos Martinez and the reappointment of John Patrick Schirard and Jonathan Hancock to the Florida Citrus Commission (FCC).

The Florida Citrus Commission entertained the 1,50 by-line writers attending the 1952 Newspaper Food Editors Conf'erence in New York at a "Florida Fresh-Up" hospitality suite, a project which has become an annual feature of' our program f'or its value and influence throughout the year. Florida Citrus Commission Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1950 F636r July I M J~gfr, /% t3 5:; , b / H 9 UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA LIB RARIES Commission members serving during the 1949-50 fiscal year Dodge Taylor (Chairman), Howey-in-the-Hills J. Banks, Chairman Herbert S. Massey, Vice Chairman F. Elgin Bayless George T. Cason Webb C. Clarke, Jr. Henry Cragg 0. In June, Citrus Commission member Steve Johnson, owner and general manager of Wauchula-based Johnson Harvesting, Inc., said the state’s orange harvest projection for the 2020-2021 season might be too high. | The Florida Citrus Commission (FCC) on May 20 directed staff members to include in a budget proposal due in June the impacts of raising from 7 cents to 12 … Read More, Tacy CalliesMay 12, 2020Florida Citrus Commission, Florida Department of Citrus money unused because of the coronavirus pandemic will be directed toward increasing orange juice sales, as projections of this season’s citrus production have declined. “We have a net increase in the budget of about $409,000” compared to the current 2017–18 budget, Shepp says. About 95 percent of Florida’s orange crop is processed into juice. The commission voted to sustain the preliminary budget set in June, prior to the October crop forecast, through a box assessment of $.12 on oranges used for processing plus up to $1 million in fund balance. Florida growers produced 1.02 million boxes of specialty crops last season --- which ended in July --- and 4.85 million boxes of grapefruit. The campaign is estimated to lead to 750 million impressions and drive $8 to $10 million in sales directly attributable to FDOC programs. Juice processors did not expect Florida citrus production to rebound quickly from Hurricane Irma in 2017 and signed three- and five-year supply deals with growers from countries including Mexico and Brazil. Audio and Video Courtesy of PGTV – Polk Government Television. “Since late spring, the Florida citrus industry has anticipated the 2020-21 citrus crop to be smaller than the prior season, and today confirms that assumption,” Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried said in a prepared statement. The final budget will be set after the U.S. Department of Agriculture issues the first Florida citrus crop forecast of the new season … Read More, Daniel CooperJune 21, 2017Citrus, Florida Citrus Commission, Industry News Release, by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida The Florida Department of Citrus plans to continue to squeeze its operations during the coming year as the industry struggles, though travelers will still be able to receive free orange juice at state welcome centers. The FCC is dedicated to overseeing and guiding the activities of the Florida Department of Citrus, conducting a variety of industry programs and regulating the quality standards of citrus grown in Florida. The commission voted to sustain the… The proposed marketing plan is being considered as the Department of Citrus has seen an increase in orange juice consumption since the coronavirus pandemic took hold in March. The forecast came as the Florida Citrus Commission is expected Oct. 21 to consider increasing a tax growers pay based on their production, as it also finalizes a new budget. The budget includes an anticipated $5.65 million … Read More, To maintain a surge in orange juice sales linked to the coronavirus pandemic, the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) is looking to boost marketing, which could result in a higher tax for growers. Enter your email address to subscribe to Citrus Industry and receive notifications of new posts by email. The FCC serves in the capacity of a board of directors and agency head for the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC). If you keep getting this message, please enable cookies in your browser. Please click one of the other regions below to switch to another edition. Meet Your Commissioners Lobbyists Citrus County Board of County Commissioners currently does not have lobbyist representation The Board of County Commissioners is comprised of five members, representing five districts, who are elected to four year terms. The Florida Citrus Commission is a nine-member board appointed by the governor to represent citrus growers, processors and packers.

Tags: FCC - Florida Citrus Commission. So, I think we’ve got to keep that in mind as we move forward in making this decision.”. The FCC is dedicated to overseeing and guiding the activities of the Florida Department of Citrus, conducting a variety of industry programs and regulating the quality standards of citrus grown in Florida.

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The budget is based on the USDA October crop estimate of 57 million boxes of oranges and 4.5 million boxes of grapefruit. Previously, he served as a brand supply manager for The Coca-Cola Company from 2000-2009. The … Pat Schirard is the president of GEM Indian River Select and a citrus grower in Lake, Brevard, Polk and Indian River counties. Meanwhile, a federal report in August found the state’s citrus industry using nearly 50 percent fewer acres than 20 years ago, when the state was producing close to 200 million boxes of oranges and 50 million boxes of grapefruit a year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday forecast a 15 percent decline in orange production for the recently started growing season as compared to the last harvest. The Florida Citrus Commission, which oversees the department, approved a preliminary $17.5 million operating budget Wednesday that would … Read More, Ernie NeffFebruary 15, 2017Florida Citrus Commission, In a recent Florida Department of Citrus video, citrus grower and Florida Citrus Commissioner Ned Hancock told why he thinks Florida orange juice is the world’s best orange juice. The FDOC’s 2020-21 campaign focuses on e-ecommerce campaigns that drive consumers to purchase Florida Orange Juice through online retail partners, and also includes paid display and search, social media, influencer engagement, earned media and events. Shelley Rossetter, department assistant director of global marketing, said Friday that budget numbers continue to be reviewed. CARLOS MARTINEZMartinez, of Orlando, is a procurement manager for The Coca-Cola Company. Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program; Utility Business Services; Utility Operations; Utility Planning & Engineering; Water Conservation; Visitors and Convention Bureau; Government. Commissioners act as the governing board of the Florida Department of Citrus. So, that’s going to change those numbers just a little bit. Also, the past two seasons growers have struggled to find places to send their crops. Martinez is a citrus processor who represents District 1 and is appointed to a three-year term. The budget is $17.83 million.

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