The Association was formed, and incorporated in 1958 to:
- Promote the agricultural interests of the State of Florida, especially those of the citrus nurserymen.
- Encourage and facilitate the economical, orderly, and efficient production, distribution and sale of citrus nursery stock and related products.
- Serve as an agency through which citrus nurserymen may voice their interests and requests for services offered by public agricultural agencies.
- Represent citrus nurserymen in legislative matters of public interest and concern.
- Establish a code of ethical practices to guide citrus nurserymen in their business.
Officers:
- President: John Gose , Southern Gardens Citrus Nursery
- Vice-President: Darryl Wirick , Lykes Brothers Citrus
- Treasurer: Ruth Nowland, Harris Citrus Nursery
- Secretary: Bob Rouse, UF/IFAS/SWFREC
- Immediate-Past-President: Jim Dilley , Brite Leaf Citrus Nursery, LLC
Director-at-Large:
- Greg Holmberg, Holmberg Farms
- Chuck Reed, Reed Brothers Nursery
- Gary Farmer, Farmer Citrus Budding Service
- Nate Jameson , Darryl's Family Citrus Nursery
- Tommy Thayer, Southern Citrus Nurseries