No doubt, this is a critical period for us, because we've always been the number one supplier of fresh fruit. We're all just waiting for the next step.
It's very pragmatic and I think this would give the older program more balance. Basically, if they pay taxes and show that they are good citizens, they can work their way into the system the old fashioned way.
He'd done a good job bringing home the big-ticket items we've needed so desperately. He was perfectly suited to do what he's done.
This is a logical step and it's a good way to ensure year-round employment. Even before canker came around, going into peaches seemed like a good way to diversify their businesses.
There is a grave concern as far as the fresh fruit industry's future. We are going to work closely with Commissioner Bronson and the USDA to ensure that the new management plan safeguards our crops and our markets.
They're calling for 28, 29 degrees for an hour or two. We're going to be in good shape.
It just makes sense. There's a massive program that has come to an end, and the state is doing the logical reduction in manpower.
