Vol. 125 (2012): Proceedings of the Florida State Horticultural Society
Posters

The Fresh Citrus Traveling Road Show

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  • Tim Gaver,
  • Jamie Burrow,
  • Darren Cole,
  • Christine Kelly-Begazo,
  • Karla Lenfesty,
  • Mark Ritenour
Tim Gaver
University of Florida, IFAS, Citrus County Extension, Lecanto, FL 34461
Jamie Burrow
University of Florida, IFAS, St. Lucie County Extension, Ft. Pierce, FL 34945
Darren Cole
University of Florida, IFAS, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, FL 33850
Christine Kelly-Begazo
University of Florida, IFAS, Indian River County Extension, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Karla Lenfesty
University of Florida, IFAS, St. Lucie County Extension, Ft. Pierce, FL 34945
Mark Ritenour
University of Florida, IFAS, Indian River Research and Education Center, Ft. Pierce, FL 34945

Published 2012-12-01

Keywords

  • fresh citrus

Abstract

The Treasure Coast’s citrus industry contributes $1.4 billion annually to the local economy, employing 11% of the workforce. Eighty percent of the region’s fresh grapefruit are shipped to export markets in Europe and the Far East. Domestic and international trade communities have developed standards on quality and
safety aspects of the production and processing of fresh fruits and vegetables. Third party food safety audits, to insure standards compliance, require annual training of production, harvesting, and packinghouse employees in pesticide application safety, personal and workplace hygiene, disease identification, and workplace sanitation practices.

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