About The Indian River Citrus Seminar

The Indian River Citrus Seminar is dedicated to offering Florida citrus growers the latest information on new production techniques, industry trends and sample new varieties. Citrus growers will find a wealth of valuable information unmatched in any other industry event.

The program at the 2009 Indian River Citrus Seminar will include updates on insect, weed and disease control strategies, fertilization, irrigation and food safety. The seminar also features indoor and outdoor exhibits with industry suppliers ready to share the latest product and service innovations with growers.

Make the Indian River Citrus Seminar your meeting of choice when it comes to connecting with fellow industry professionals, learning how to improve your citrus growing operation and establishing beneficial business relationships.

Seminar Highlights

• In-depth education sessions covering a wide array of timely topics that are important to citrus growers and their operations.
• Expert speaker faculty of extension and industry representatives.
• Extensive indoor and outdoor exhibit areas for "hands-on, in-person" previews of the latest products, equipment and services.
• The ability to connect with fellow growers and share success stories and best practices.
• FREE admission to qualified growers - bring your entire team to the seminar!

Organizers

University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) www.ifas.ufl.edu is a federal-state-county partnership dedicated to developing knowledge in agriculture, human and natural resources, and the life sciences and enhancing and sustaining the quality of human life by making that information available. While extending into every community in the state, UF/IFAS has developed an international reputation for its accomplishments in teaching, research and extension.

Indian River Citrus League
Founded in 1931, the Indian River Citrus League www.ircitrusleague.org in comprised of 1,200 grower members, 42-affiliated packinghouses situated in a six-county region on the east coast of Florida, stretching from Daytona Beach to West Palm Beach. The League members own 210,000 acres and create a two billion dollar economy in the region. The League's responsibilities have expanded from the original purpose of "protecting and enhancing the Indian River name" to include a responsibility of voicing members' opinions at all industry meetings, governmental agencies, as well as state and federal legislatures. A strong focus is also placed on citrus research, quality and creating markets domestically and internationally.

Meister Media Worldwide
Florida Grower magazine www.floridagrower.net is part of the Florida Grower Media Group of Meister Media Worldwide www.meistermedia.com. Meister Media Worldwide is a Willoughby, Ohio based business-to-business producer of magazines, conferences, web sites and directories. The company was founded in 1932.