Potential increased trade with Cuba concerns Florida's farmers

There is excitement among many U.S. agricultural producers and businesses who see new opportunities for exporting to Cuba, but for some of Florida's farmers, the possibility of allowing Cuban imports is seen as a threat to their $8 billion-a-year business. More from Fresh Plaza.

See also:
» Ag coalition goes to Cuba
» Florida politicians clash over Obama's trip to Cuba
» Live from Havana, it’s Miami’s cutthroat local TV news
» Obama, Raul Castro to sit down today for historic meeting

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