Florida's $200 Million Citrus Budget: Another Juicy Deal for Big Ag, But What About the Little Guys?
While lawmakers are still busy catering to Big Ag, the Save Florida Citrus Groves Foundation rolls up its sleeves to support the small growers who are the heart and soul of Florida's citrus legacy. The state's $200 million budget might seem like a windfall for the citrus industry, it's clear that the scales are tipped in favor of large-scale operations, not small family-owned citrus growers.