Submitted by the Florida Department of Emergency Management
Workshops set to assist farmers to apply.
Governor Scott said, “This is good news for Florida’s hardworking citrus growers and I am pleased that this federal funding has finally reached our state and will be distributed to help these families. Since October, I have been fighting for Florida’s citrus growers to get the relief they deserve to replant and rebuild their livelihoods. This includes, traveling to Washington to advocate for relief and activating a $25 million Florida Citrus Emergency Loan Program last year.
“Florida prides itself on our incredible and iconic citrus industry and these growers have been working hard to recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Irma. This funding will help our hardworking growers continue to rebuild and ensure that Florida remains synonymous with citrus.
“I encourage all impacted citrus farmers to attend these workshops and apply for this important funding.”