Grower Members

The Florida Strawberry Growers Association has over 100 grower members representing over 8,000 acres of strawberries in Florida with the majority being in the Plant City-Dover area. In addition, FSGA offers associate and corporate memberships to allied industries that would like to join our vast network.

Grower Membership

FSGA is a voluntary organization that has over 90 percent of Florida strawberry growers as members. Growers pay  $50.00 per acre as dues. The Association represents growers on a wide variety of issues and policies working to keep strawberry production profitable in Florida.

Member Services

Member Service has always been a top priority for the Florida Strawberry Growers Association. FSGA is leading the fight to reduce and streamline regulations and eliminate duplication.

FSGA representatives have served on the Planning Commission, Greenway’s Task Force, and the Agricultural Task Force.  Currently, FSGA holds positions on the Agricultural Economic Development Council and Southwest Florida Water Management District Agricultural Advisory Committee. Issues include land use and funding for migrant housing, Greenbelt issues, open space, upland habitat, wetlands, environmental regulations and property rights.

Since 1995, grower members participating in FSGA endorsed FCCI Worker’s Compensation Program. In 1999, grower members received twice in rebates than what the industry paid in assessments.

FSGA has protected a grower’s right to water resources. FSGA assured the use of water for plant protection activities such as plant establishment and frost protection. FSGA networked with other agricultural commodities to successfully challenge SWUCA 1 rulemaking. FSGA has limited public supply permitting within the intensive strawberry production area.

The Association has been in the forefront during every crisis over the past two decades, representing growers during drought, hail, floods and freezes. Whenever growers need to provide input to governmental agencies, FSGA serves as the industry’s mediator.