Meeting the Agriculture Needs of Citrus County

The Agricultural Alliance of Citrus County was organized in 2009 for the purpose of building relationships through community education on the environmental and economic benefits of sustainable agriculture in Citrus County. Agricultural Alliance of Citrus County is committed to achieving its goal
through:

• Education
• Marketing and
• Promotion

Agricultural Contributions To The Community
Agriculture is an important component of the cultural and economic environment in Citrus County and its continued vitality is beneficial for all residents. While the overall economy has taken an downturn, agriculture continues to be a viable industry. Local agriculture also generates positive impact on Citrus County’s economy by supporting related businesses such as banking, real estate, legal services, transportation, packaging, equipment, seed, agricultural suppliers, services and marketing firms.