March 21, 2005

ISSUE 1055

 

FORT PIERCE RESEARCH LAB TO HOLD GRAND OPENING

The U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory in Fort Pierce will host representatives from the local, state and federal government, Florida agriculture industry leaders and others at an open house April 19. Visitors will meet with research staff and explore the $33 million facility.

The lab relocated from Orlando in 2000 and is adjacent to the University of Florida's Indian River Research and Education Center. For information regarding the open house, call Michael Lawrence at (772) 462-5800.



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