Liz Compton
Liz Compton
felt proper
The commissioner felt that this was the proper way to go.
answer questions
There's a lot of questions we can't answer yet, because we don't know. We just don't know.
develop draft enables factions final hear industry interested parties plan provides sure table thoughts various
This is a draft plan that provides a roadmap for all interested parties to develop a final plan that enables Florida's citrus industry to continue. All of these factions were represented at the table when the draft plan was devised, but I am sure we will hear different thoughts from various growers, nurserymen, regulators and scientists.
contingent federal funding government law pay removal remove
Every law is contingent on funding for enforcement. The federal government has indicated it would not pay for removal of trees. If we don't have the money, we can't remove the trees.
falls hear line partners scientists wants
This is a state-federal quarantine. The USDA wants to hear what the scientists have to say.... We need to get with our partners to see if that falls in line with what they think.
grove neighbor
We are still inspecting because we want to know what's out there. If you have a grove without canker, you should know if your neighbor has it.
advise areas certainly encourage fruit people risk strongly
We strongly advise them not to, especially in areas that are laden with canker. It's at your own risk. We certainly encourage people to replant with non-citrus fruit trees.
cutting exposed money trees
We won't be cutting exposed trees anymore. We can't do what we don't have money for.