The citrus industry uses many acronyms to describe the organizations and programs with which it works. Below is a glossary of some of the more common abbreviations and technical terms used in the industry.
BMP-Best Management Programs
CHMA-Citrus Health Management Area
CREC-Citrus Research and Education Center
DOC (see FDOC)-Department of Citrus
FASS-Florida Agricultural Statistics Service
FCA-Florida Citrus Archives
FCM-Florida Citrus Mutual
FCNA-Florida Citrus Nurserymens Association
FCP-Florida Citrus Packers
FCPRAC-Florida Citrus Production Research Advisory Council
FDOC (see DOC)-Florida Department of Citrus
FFB-Florida Farm Bureau
FFVA-Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association
FSHS-Florida State Horticultural Society
GCGA-Gulf Citrus Growers Association
HCCGA-Highlands County Citrus Growers Association
IFAS-Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (University of Florida)
IRCL-Indian River Citrus League
ISC-International Society for Citriculture
OHS-Open Hydroponic Systems
PRVCGA-Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association
SWFWMD-Southwest Florida Water Management District
UF-University of Florida
USDA-United States Department of Agriculture