As temperatures prepare to plummet across Florida, citrus growers are taking protective measures to safeguard their crops from potentially damaging cold weather.
Al’s Family Farms, which has operated for nearly 50 years, is among the growers preparing for what could be the coldest temperatures the region has experienced in years. Despite the challenging forecast, farm officials say they’re ready for what’s coming.
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Orange growers work around the clock to protect Florida citrus from freezing temperatures
In the orange groves of Fort Pierce, several trees now stand nearly empty after crews worked around the clock to harvest fruit ahead of the cold snap…