The Committee will meet to establish the classification for a new variety, the IFAS Sugar Belle, as required in Chapter 20-13, F.A.C. Additionally, it is hoped that this newly appointed committee can address more effective means of classifying ...  


  • The Florida Department of Citrus, Fruit Classification and Standards Committee announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
    DATE AND TIME: Thursday, February 26, 2009, 10:00 a.m.
    PLACE: Florida Department of Citrus, 1115 E. Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, Florida 33801
    GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Committee will meet to establish the classification for a new variety, the IFAS Sugar Belle, as required in Chapter 20-13, F.A.C. Additionally, it is hoped that this newly appointed committee can address more effective means of classifying complex citrus hybrids that do not necessarily fit into traditional variety classifications. There will be numerous such selections emerging from intrastate breeding programs in the coming years.
    A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Dan King at (863)295-5935.
    Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Dianne Screws at (863)499-2500. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

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Hearing Meeting:
Florida Department of Citrus, 1115 E. Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, Florida 33801
Subject:
The Committee will meet to establish the classification for a new variety, the IFAS Sugar Belle, as required in Chapter 20-13, F.A.C. Additionally, it is hoped that this newly appointed committee can address more effective means of classifying complex citrus hybrids that do not necessarily fit into traditional variety classifications. There will be numerous such selections emerging from intrastate breeding programs in the coming years.
Meeting:
public meeting
Contact:
Dan King at (863)295-5935. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Dianne Screws at (863)499-2500. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).