Appendix G
Missions of University, Government, and Non-government Agencies with Responsibilities Related to Citrus Production and Marketing
Type |
Institution/Agency/Organization |
Mission |
University |
University of Florida-Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF-IFAS) |
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Develop knowledge in agriculture, human and natural resources, and the life sciences. Enhance and sustain the quality of human life by making that information accessible |
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Various Departments (Gainesville, FL) |
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Indian River Research and Education Center (IRREC) |
Evaluate citrus cultivars and citrus production, provide extension service |
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Citrus Research and Education Centre (CREC) |
Discover and deliver innovative solutions that empower citrus to conduct responsible and profitable business |
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Southwest Florida Research and Education Center (SWFREC) |
Conduct research and extension in citrus horticulture, physiology, entomology, plant pathology, and economics |
Type |
Institution/Agency/Organization |
Mission |
Federal, State or Local Government |
United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service, (USDA-ARS) |
Conduct research to develop and transfer solutions to agricultural problems of high national priority |
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US Horticultural Research Laboratory (USHRL) Fort Pierce, FL |
Conduct research to develop new approaches to controlling insects in subtropical fruit, vegetable, and ornamental crops |
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Foreign Disease-Weed Science Unit, Ft. Detrick, MD |
Focus on new and emerging plant pathogens that pose a threat to American agriculture and must be kept under containment |
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US Citrus and Subtropical Products Laboratory, Winter Haven, FL |
Conduct research in food science and postharvest areas for fresh and processed tropical, subtropical fruits, and vegetables |
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Crop Diseases, Pests and Genetics Research Unit, Parlier, CA |
Focus on insect-vectored diseases of citrus and grapevine, especially CLas genetic diversity and gene expression |
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National Clonal Germplasm Repository for Citrus & Dates, Riverside, CA |
Improve collections of citrus genetic resources, including more rapid and efficient characterization, conservation and propagation of material and detection of graft-transmissible pathogens |
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Kika de la Garza Subtropical Agricultural Research Center, Weslaco, TX |
Conduct research on citrus and vegetable processing including integrated pest management (IPM), biological control, pesticide resistance, and remote sensing |
Type |
Institution/Agency/Organization |
Mission |
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US Department of Agriculture-Animal and Plant Health Service, (USDA-APHIS) |
Safeguard crop agriculture and natural resources from the risks associated with the entry, establishment, or spread of animal and plant pests and noxious weeds, with the intent of ensuring an abundant, high- quality, and varied food supply |
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CPHST (Center for Plant Health Science and Technology) |
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PPQ (Plant Pest and Quarantine) |
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CHRP (Citrus Health and Recovery Program) |
Protect citrus production by establishing minimum standards for citrus inspection, regulatory oversight, disease management, education and training |
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Florida Citrus Production Research Advisory Council (FCPRAC) |
Devote grower tax funds up to 1 cent per box of commercial citrus for research focused on various aspects of the industry |
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Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC)/Florida Citrus Commission |
Provide marketing, research, and regulatory support for Florida citrus products. Manage and act on the advice of its advisory committees |
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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services-Division of Plant Industry (FDACS-DPI) |
Detect, intercept, and control plant and honey bee pests that threaten Florida's native and commercially grown plants and agricultural resources |
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Citrus Administrative Committee (CAC) |
Determine grade, size, maturity, quality, and volume regulations on Florida citrus |
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Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) |
Coordinate citrus disease researchers, managing contracts, detecting and reducing overlaps in research projects where appropriate, assessing progress and addressing intellectual property and other commercialization and product development issues |
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Institution/Agency/Organization |
Mission |
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US Department of Labor (DOL) |
Promote the welfare of the job seekers, wage earners, and retirees of the United States |
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US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) |
Protect human health and the environment |
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
Protect and advance the public health |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) |
Protect America and uphold public safety by targeting the people, money and materials that support terrorist and criminal activities |
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US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) |
Prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths |
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Water management districts |
Administer flood protection programs, perform technical investigations into water resources, develop water management plans for water shortages, acquire and manage lands for water management purposes. Manage programs to manage water consumption, aquifer recharge, well construction and surface water management. |
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Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council (FCIRCC) |
Assure that the most pressing research needs facing the industry are addressed in an efficient manner |
Non-government Organization |
Florida Citrus Packers (FCP) |
Solve problems members encounter and to secure cooperation between producers and shippers in marketing of fresh citrus and gift packs |
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Florida Citrus Processors Association (FCPA) |
Represent, communicate, protect, and enhance the interests of its members. Promote the growth and welfare of the citrus industry |
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Florida Citrus Mutual (FCM) |
Help Florida citrus growers produce and market their crops at a profit |
Florida Citrus Production Managers Association (FCPMA) |
Serve as an educational clearinghouse for the production managers through seminar presentations |
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Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc. (FFSP) |
Negotiate exclusive and non-exclusive license agreements for cultivars of citrus and other Florida crops |
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Florida Gift Fruit Shippers Association (FGFSA) |
Foster communication and education am ong producers and shippers of high quality specialty fruit |
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Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) |
Enhance its members’ business success through political leadership, education, marketing, research, certification and services |
New Varieties Development and Management Corporation (NVDMC) |
Provide Florida growers affordable and timely access to new citrus varieties |
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Regional grower associations |
Handle local issues such as water management, community relations and local planning |