Backup Documents 11/18/2014 Item # 4F 4F
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, November 21' through 27+17 is National Farm-City Week, a time set aside to recognize
and honor the contributions of the country's agriculturalists and to strengthen the bond
between urban and rural citizens; and,
WHEREAS, in Collier County, the high point of Farm-City Week is the annual Farm City BBQ,
presented by the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce and local businesses and
agricultural leaders; and,
WHEREAS, proceeds from the Farm City BBQ benefit local youth leadership development programs
through the Collier County 4H Association, Youth Leadership Collier, Collier County Junior
Deputies League, and Collier County Key Clubs; and,
WHEREAS, agriculture is an important element in Collier County's economic machine, with a total
economic activity of over $300 million annually; and,
WHEREAS, twenty-two percent of Collier County is utilized for agriculture, providing vital ecological
benefits, including habitat for wildlife, and recharge areas for our aquifer; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Collier County Commissioners supports local agriculture through programs
including cooperation with the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Service; and,
WHEREAS, 2014 marks the 59"' year of the National Farm-City Partnership; and,
WHEREAS, we encourage all citizens to pause to recognize the contributions of our local farmers and
ranchers to our economy, our food supply, and our society.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proc/aimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that on behalf of the citizens of Collier County, great appreciation and honor is
owed to all of this county's agriculturalists, and that November 21St through 27"' 2014
be designated as
Form-City Week
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 18"' Day of November 2014.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, ORIDA
TOM HENNING , CHAIR •
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