Florida Citrus Mutual, the state’s leading voice for citrus growers, today announced its endorsement of Byron Donalds for Governor of Florida.
In announcing the endorsement, Florida Citrus Mutual’s leadership pointed to Donalds’ commitment to standing with growers.
“Citrus has stood as a cornerstone of Florida’s agricultural economy and heritage for centuries, building rural communities and driving their local economies,” said Matt Joyner, executive vice president and CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual. “Citrus greening, adverse weather and other industry challenges in recent years have prompted growers to adapt and innovate to continue producing their iconic juice. We need strong leaders, like Byron Donalds, who are committed to seeing Florida agriculture and our rural communities thrive. Recognizing that shared commitment, Florida Citrus Mutual is proud to endorse Byron Donalds for Governor.”
Citrus has been the bedrock of Florida’s economy and its identity for generations. Growers across the state have battled disease, hurricanes and rising costs to keep the industry alive, and Byron Donalds has made clear he intends to stand with them.
“Florida’s citrus industry is central to our economy and identity. We are not only synonymous with the orange – growers work day-in and day-out to export grapefruit, tangerines and other citrus products across the nation and the world,” said ByronDonalds. “I’m honored to earn the endorsement of Florida Citrus Mutual and will always advocate for citrus growers and the entire agricultural community.”
Florida Citrus Mutual represents growers across the state’s citrus-producing regions and has long been a leading advocate for the industry in Tallahassee and Washington.
Agriculture has been a central pillar of Donalds’ campaign from the start. Farmers, ranchers and citrus growers trust they can count on him, a fact underscored by his recent endorsement from the Florida Farm Bureau.
