This year, AgNet Media is excited to invite vegetable and specialty crop growers to Citrus Expo, which is set to take place August 15–16 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers, Florida. AgNet Media Founder and President Gary Cooper believes this industry will feel right at home at one of the largest grower events in Florida. Since Citrus …
HCCGA Looking Forward to Citrus Expo
Citrus Expo planning is in full force. As the event draws nearer, excitement is rising. Ray Royce, executive director of the Highlands Country Citrus Growers Association (HCCGA), says he is looking forward to Citrus Expo because it has proven to be the premier citrus event for growers, production managers and others affiliated with the industry. Royce says Citrus Expo is …
Citrus Expo Pre-registration Is Open
Growers can now pre-register to attend the premier citrus event of the year! Citrus Expo takes place Aug. 15–16 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers. At the event, growers will get updates on cutting-edge research and have a great opportunity to mingle with vendors and industry leaders. AgNet Media is pleased to invite vegetable and specialty crop …
Mark Your Calendar: It’s Citrus Expo Time
Summertime is approaching, which means Citrus Expo planning is underway! Citrus Expo, the world’s premier citrus trade show and seminar program, will take place August 15–16 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers, Florida. AgNet Media is excited to invite vegetable and specialty crop growers to the event this year. For the first time in Citrus Expo’s 27-year …
Thank You for a Great Citrus Expo 2017
Dear Growers, Industry Members and Friends: On behalf of everyone at Citrus Expo, we extend our sincere appreciation for the effort from all exhibitors, sponsors and guests at the 2017 Citrus Expo. As you may be aware, Citrus Expo has been an integral part of Citrus Industry magazine for more than a quarter century, and each relies on the other …
Florida FFA and Citrus Expo: A Productive Partnership
The Florida Future Farmers of America’s (FFA) involvement with Citrus Expo has been occurring for about 10 years, says Ronnie Simmons, executive director of the Florida FFA. Simmons attended the 2017 Citrus Expo earlier this month, along with the six Florida FFA state officers who helped with every aspect of the event. “This is a good opportunity for FFA to …
Miss Florida Citrus Reflects on 2017 Citrus Expo
Miss Florida Citrus, Rachel Smith, attended the 2017 Citrus Expo in North Fort Myers, Florida. The event gave her the opportunity to meet citrus industry members and interact with them. “Just in my short time of having this title, I’ve met some incredible people that really care about the citrus industry,” Smith says. She said she enjoyed getting to meet …
Scenes from Citrus Expo 2017
Citrus Expo 2017 had its biggest crowd yet as growers and citrus industry professionals came together to mingle and hear the latest research on citrus greening. Attendees were able to delve in to the “Challenge, Change and Opportunity” of the citrus industry during the seminar program. The trade show hall was always busy as exhibitors showcased their best products to …
Ag Secretary Perdue Gains Optimism About Citrus Industry at Citrus Expo
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue visited Citrus Expo on August 16. During his visit, he held a listening session alongside Congressman Tom Rooney and citrus industry professionals. The main topic during the session was citrus greening and the importance of research to combat the devastating disease. Growers and industry leaders spoke about the challenges of the Florida citrus industry. …