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Welcome to the District VIII 4-H Citrus Project Resource Page. This is your one-stop shop for all things related to the program this year.

Explore the pages for resources on caring for your tree, preparing for the contest and learning about the Florida citrus industry.

If you have any questions along the way, you can follow the links at the bottom of the page to contact the 4-H Agent in your home county.

We hope you enjoy raising your own citrus tree and look forward to the spring 2025 event!

Fall 2024 Workshop

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Self-Guided Tour Opportunities

The Florida Citrus Arboretum (in Winter Haven), there are hundreds of different types of citrus and visitors can see over 250 cultivars at this 6+ acre demonstration grove and even pick fruit in season! The facility, maintained under the Citrus Budwood Program by the Division of Plant Industries (DPI) of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is open to the public and free to visit but call ahead before you plan your visit. Florida Citrus Arboretum / Citrus Budwood Program / Citrus Health Response Program / Plant Pests and Diseases / Pests and Diseases / Agriculture Industry / Home - Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (fdacs.gov)

Lake County Citrus Label Tour – Citrus has a rich history in Florida and has been a major force in Florida’s agricultural economy. The citrus label tour is a self guided tour across Lake County with different stops at relevant locations to the history and current story of citrus. Crate labels that shipped citrus were often pieces of art by themselves and each sign at the stops is an example of these crate labels, along with a brief story about the location. This is a good day or half day trip around town with great stops along the way. Many more details can be found on the website. Explanation | The History of Lake (historyoflakecountycitrus.com)
Showcase of Citrus. What do monster truck school buses, U-pick citrus, and farm animals have in common? They all exist at the Showcase of Citrus in Clermont. A good experience for the citrus lovers with a more adventurous side. Showcase of Citrus - Florida's Fresh Air Attraction®
Nurseries to buy plants that could also serve as ‘self-guided’ tours
- Pokey’s Citrus (Zellwood) - Pokey's Lake Gem Citrus Nursery in Orlando (orlandoplantsandtrees.com)
- A Natural Farm (Howey in the Hills) - Live Plants, PLEASE SCROLL DOWN — A Natural Farm
- Pell’s Citrus & Nursery (Osteen) - Florida Oranges Honeybells & Ruby Reds - Pell's Citrus (pellcitrus.com)
- Lukas Nursery and Butterfly Encounter (Oviedo) - Lukas Nursery