FFVA’s Stuart talks about career, gives advice to 30-somethings
Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) CEO Mike Stuart announced his retirement this summer and in September was named an inductee into the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame.
Fruit Growers News recently caught up with Stuart to talk with him about his experience and what he sees as current issues of fruit growers including trade and the farm bill.
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