2025 Southeastern Citrus Expo & Citruholics Dinner at Madison Citrus Nursery

You are invited to join us at our two-day 2025 Southeast Citrus Expo on Friday and Saturday, November 21 and 22. This event will be hosted by Madison Citrus Nursery in Ray City, Georgia!

The daily schedule may change slightly but this is what we have so far.

Purchase your tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-southeast-citrus-expo-tickets-1645344974109

Friday November 21, 2025

10:00 AM
Optional Tour - Information will be listed on your ticket

12:00 PM
Optional Tour - Information will be listed on your ticket

2:00 PM
Optional Tour - Information will be listed on your ticket

Citruholics Dinner:
Friday November 21, 2025 at 5:30PM - 8:00 PM
Citruholics Dinner will be held at O’Neal’s Country Buffet
Located at 201 E Mcpherson Ave, Nashville, GA 31639
Information: https://www.facebook.com/ONealsnashville/

Day 2 Saturday November 22:
Current Itinerary - Portions may change slightly before day of -

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Check-in, registration, and networking.

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome by Stan Mckenzie. Overview of the day and key objectives.

9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Hershell Boyd, Madison Citrus Nursery. Introduction to the nursery and what it's like growing 500+ certified varieties of citrus.

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Session 1: The Importance of Certified Budwood
Speaker: Rock Christiano. How the UCR and the CCPP provide a source for clean citrus budwood.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Session 2: The Ins & Outs of Breeding New Citrus Varieties

Speaker: Dr. José X. Chaparro. Citrus Breeding & Genetics with The University of Florida

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch Break & Networking
Buffet lunch provided. Opportunity to network with growers and speakers.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Session 3: The Importance Of Proper Fertilization
Speaker: Mark Crawford. How to fertilize citrus trees. What to do and what to avoid.

1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Afternoon Break Refreshments and trade show exploration.

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Session 4: Cold Hardy Citrus In Southern Georgia
Speaker: Jake Price. Information and research from the Lowndes County test plot.

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Closing Session: Q&A and Key Takeaways Moderator: Stan McKenzie.
Questions, answers and thank yous.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Citrus Grower Networking Reception
Complimentary appetizers and refreshments. Raffle draw and exhibitor interactions.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THE GREENHOUSE TOUR:
You will be required to spray down before entering and may be required to wear protective gear before entering into our USDA Certified Nursery.

Please check back for updates as more details are ironed out and "like" The Southeastern Citrus Expo on Facebook for more information
https://www.facebook.com/SoutheasternCitrusExpo

Citruholic Banquet:

Friday November 21, 2025 at 6:00PM
Citruholic Banquet will be held at O’Neal’s Country Buffet
Located at 201 E Mcpherson Ave, Nashville, GA 31639
Information: https://www.facebook.com/ONealsnashville/

Places to Stay:

Valdosta & Adel are the closest options for Hotels The following link will bring you to Hotels.com Expedia Affiliate Hotels for the area.
Hotels.com Search Link

Airports:

149 miles: Jacksonville, FL (JAX / KJAX) Jacksonville International Airport
212 miles: Atlanta, GA (ATL / KATL) Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
230 miles: Daytona Beach, FL (DAB / KDAB) Daytona Beach International Airport
258 miles: Sanford, FL (SFB / KSFB) Orlando Sanford International Airport

Nearby Food:

Bits Country Fried Chicken
527 S College St
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-9173
https://www.yelp.com/biz/bits-country-fried-chicken-lakeland
O'Neal's Country Buffet
$14 Buffet restaurant
Address: 201 E Mcpherson Ave, Nashville, GA 31639
https://www.facebook.com/ONealsnashville/
Rancho Alegre
100 South Jefferson St
Nashville, GA 31639
(229) 686-1861
https://www.yelp.com/biz/rancho-alegre-nashville
El Carrisal Mexican Restaurant
$10–20 Mexican restaurant
Address: 303 W Main St, Hahira, GA 31632
Phone: (229) 794-3099

Valdosta also has almost every chain restaurant you can imagine.

See Our Virtual Greenhouse Tour: