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Labor and Production

With immigration reform at the forefront of the new Presidential Administration’s agenda, it is Florida Citrus Mutual’s responsibility to ensure the Florida citrus grower’s voice is heard on the issue as the debate progresses.

As such, Mutual serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee for the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) and the Agricultural Coalition for Immigration Reform (ACIR) in Washington, D.C. Through ACIR and 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 the discussion of production research and development. Mutual staff serves on the Department of Citrus’ Harvesting Research Advisory Council seeking to ensure continued support for the development of mechanical harvesting and robotics solutions for the benefit of the citrus growers in all regions of the state.