The Department of Citrus seeks to maximize consumer demand for Florida citrus products to ensure the sustainability and economic well-being of Florida citrus growers, the citrus industry, and the state of Florida.

The Florida Citrus Commission serves as the board of directors and agency head for the department. It is responsible for setting the annual amount of excise tax as well as quality standards for all citrus grown, packed, or processed in Florida. The commission consists of 11 members appointed by the Governor to represent citrus growers, processors, and packers.

The department's activities include the following.

• Marketing efforts which include economic and market research reports and presentations, as well as domestic and international marketing programs to support the Florida citrus industry.
• Research efforts which focus on supporting and strengthening health and wellness education by presenting timely scientific data and information to the Florida citrus industry and/or consumer influencers.
• Licensing citrus dealers.

The funding information listed below is provided by Transparency Florida. Please contact the department for more information on its funding. Additional information about department funding and activities is available on the State of Florida Fiscal Portal.

Performance measures and standards for the department can be found in its Long Range Program Plan.

OPPAGA Reports and Presentations
A complete list of OPPAGA reports and presentations is available on our website.

Other Reports
Florida Department of Citrus, Annual Financial Reports
Florida Department of Citrus, Citrus Reference Books
Florida Department of Citrus, Economic Indicators
Florida Department of Citrus, Florida Production Trends
Florida Department of Citrus, Fresh Citrus Shipments
Florida Department of Citrus, Retail Sales Trends
Florida Department of Citrus, Market Research
A complete list of Florida Auditor General reports is available on its website. 

Websites of Interest
Florida Department of Citrus, Dashboard
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Citrus Research and Education Center
Citrus Research and Development Foundation
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service

Chapter 601 and s. 20.29, Florida Statutes

Florida Department of Citrus Contact Website
Florida Department of Citrus
P.O. Box 9010
Bartow, Florida 33831-9010
(863) 537-3999
Website