Assess, Adjust, Replant: 2012 Florida Citrus Show Extended Content Coverage
Several of the state's top growers discuss why now is a good time to push the reset button.
At the 2012 Florida Citrus Show, attendees packed the educational session room to see several of the state’s top growers discussing what their respective operations are doing to preserve a future for Florida citrus. Tom Jerkins, Blue Goose Growers; Randy Sexton, Sexton Grove Service; Bill Barber, Lykes Bros. Inc.; and Travis Murphy, River Country Citrus each took a turn to give their take on the current state of the market.
Barber said the industry needs to embrace technology in order to move forward. His operation has done so and recently started planting their trees with a pine tree planter saving time and money through efficiency.
Murphy echoed Barber’s sentiment by stressing the importance of staying proactive in thinking and action. “The only way to stop the trend of acreage shrinkage is to do things differently,” he said.
This is the first installment in a series of six special features showcasing selected sessions from the 2012 Florida Citrus Show. Special thanks to KeyPlex for sponsoring this series. Check back next month for a peek at the presentation on the Florida citrus nursery situation.
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