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Florida Department of Citrus

the state's citrus marketing arm

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Founded: 1935
Evidence class: publicly verified operating
Place: Bartow, Polk County
District: Outside the Heartland
Geography scope: outside heartland
Status as of 12 September 2026: Operating; the nine member Florida Citrus Commission governs the industry's marketing order.
Connections: 2 edges, 2 distinct neighbors · betweenness 0.006 (rank 102 of 243) · location and lineage only 0.000 (rank 190) · outside endpoint share 1.00
Confidence: High · sources: [FDOCH] [WFDOC] (register)

The Florida Citrus Commission is recognized by the legislature in 1935 and the department regulates, researches and markets the crop the Ridge and Heartland grow [FDOCH][WFDOC].

Connections

Location and lineage

tied venture or seat ofFlorida Citrus Mutualthe grower body and the state marketing agency of the same industry1948 to present

Collaboration

collaborationUF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Centerthe department maintains scientific staff at Lake Alfredongoing