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CRDF switches course again to ‘force’ itself ‘to be laser-focused’ on ‘near-term results’

Faced with accelerated crop destruction after its decision to pour millions into long-term solutions to HLB/citrus greening, the Citrus Research and Development Foundation reversed course to “force” itself “to be laser-focused” on “near-term results,” Citrus Industry reports. CRDF’s decision confirms what Save Citrus has beenContinue ReadingCRDF switches course again to ‘force’ itself ‘to be laser-focused’ on ‘near-term results’

Save Citrus attends Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference

Save Citrus joined Florida citrus growers, processors, and others in the industry at the annual Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference in Bonita Springs. Our own Jesse Rojas attended the Citrus Research and Development Foundation board meeting, whose COO Rick Dantzler greeted him. The two laterContinue ReadingSave Citrus attends Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference

Growers voice concern that CRDF does not ‘allow growers to make decisions’

Growers voiced concern at the April 26 CRDF board meeting that the foundation under Rick Dantzler has not allowed citrus growers to make decisions to save their dying industry. “Pam Fentress of Lost Lake Groves said growers are anxious to learn of the Board’s plansContinue ReadingGrowers voice concern that CRDF does not ‘allow growers to make decisions’

Board member tells Dantzler to back off referendum and let growers take the lead

Facing a severe budget shortfall and a track record of failures, CRDF COO Rick Dantzler was told to back off his lobbying of growers to vote to continue the box tax mechanism, and “to let the grower groups take the lead.” Official minutes show thatContinue ReadingBoard member tells Dantzler to back off referendum and let growers take the lead