Chairman Johnson: Florida Citrus Commission Makes Strategic Changes for Florida Citrus
About a year ago, I harkened to the lyrics of a song by The Byrds (which happens to be based on a passage of scripture from Ecclesiastes 3). My column […]
Chairman Johnson: We Never Stop Pitching Florida Citrus
I was sitting in the stands of the Red Sox game for Growers Day, and something struck me. (Now, before you get to thinking that I got hit by a […]
Chairman Johnson: How Florida Citrus Captured the Heart of a Nation
The Florida Citrus story is rooted deeply in the American dream; and that’s a story worth telling. There’s a story unfolding with each passing Florida Citrus season. It’s a tale […]
Chairman Johnson: Florida Citrus is Persevering to Prevail
Freeze protection measures executed in defense of Florida’s citrus crop This past week has meant some sleepless nights for the Florida Citrus industry and many growers around the state. On […]
Chairman Johnson: Working Towards a Better Day for Florida Citrus
Since my last column a lot has happened. Not only was the first USDA Citrus Crop Forecast released on January 12 (which was delayed during the government shutdown), but the […]
Chairman Johnson: A Year Marked with Renewed Hope Sparks a New Year of Replanting Florida Citrus
Working towards replanting citrus trees through support and innovation. As we look back on the year in our rearview, we can confidently say it was filled with support and innovation […]
Chairman Johnson: Raising a Glass in Gratitude for Florida Citrus
Raise a glass in toast to Florida Citrus with these Florida Orange Juice mocktails. During the holiday season and especially as the end of the year approaches, people tend to […]
Chairman Johnson: You Know Fall Has Arrived When Florida Citrus is Ripe for Harvest
Highlights from the recent FCC Meeting that directly affect the industry this season. Time is a funny thing that impacts people differently. Take this time last year as an example. […]
Chairman Johnson: Keeping the Momentum for Florida Citrus Going
The FDOC’s recent efforts reflect the Florida Citrus industry by matching its pace in the race against time and citrus greening. Time is a funny thing that impacts people differently. […]
Chairman Johnson: A New Partnership Between Florida Orange Juice and the Tampa Bay Lightning
The health benefits and bright taste of Florida Orange Juice will be front-and-center for fans, viewers and visitors to Benchmark International Arena. In my last column, I talked about how […]