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Labor and Production

Labor, now more than ever, is a critical issue for the Florida citrus industry. With immigration reform at the forefront of the ongoing Presidential campaigns, and on the tip of everyone’s tongues, it is Florida Citrus Mutual’s responsibility to ensure that the growers and the Florida citrus industry’s voice and needs are heard on this issue.

Mutual serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee for the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) in Washington, D.C. With NCAE, Mutual has worked diligently to educate and inform Congressional delegates from around the nation on the importance of immigration reform.

In addition to labor issues, Florida Citrus Mutual monitors and participates in research and development in the area of production practices. Mutual staff serves on the Department of Citrus’ Citrus Harvesting Research Advisory Council seeking to ensure continued support for the development of mechanical harvesting solutions for the benefit of the citrus growers in all regions of the state and to encourage continued development of the potential that robotics holds for citrus harvesting.