Backup Documents 11/15/2016 Item # 4C 4 C
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, November 18th through 24th 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 business and
agricultural leaders and this year's Farm City Barbeque is being held on November 23 on
the grounds of Seminole Casino Immokalee; 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 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 area 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, 2016 marks the 61' 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 proclaimed 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 18 through 24th 2016 be
designated as
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DONE AND ORDERED THIS 15th Day of November, 2016.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS \ l( NV
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN