Florida Citrus Oral History Project

Interviewee

Jim Griffiths

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Interviewer

Mansfield, William; University of South Florida Libraries -- Florida Studies Center.|Oral History Program; University of South Florida. Library; University of South Florida. Globalization Research Center

Publication Date

4-28-2005

Abstract

The interview focuses on Griffiths' view of Florida's citrus industry within the international market. Griffiths discusses founding the Citrus Growers Association and his advocacy efforts for a controlled market and stable citrus prices. He comments on land use policies, urban sprawl, and Florida's water management policy.

Keywords

Citrus fruit industry, Tariff on oranges, Land use, Legislation, Florida

Subject: geographic

Florida

Holding Location

University of South Florida

Language

English

Media Type

Oral histories; Online audio

Format

audio/mp3

Notes

Interview conducted April 28, 2005, in Lakeland, Fla.

Identifier

C56-00007

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