Agenda 11/13/2012 Item # 4A11/13/2012 Item 4.A.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, November 16" through 22"d is National Farm City Week, a time set aside to recognize
and honor the contributions of the country's agriculturalists and 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 Barbeque,
presented by the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce and local business and
agricultural leaders; and,
WHEREAS, agriculture is an important element in Collier County's economic machine, with total
economic activity of over $00 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, 2012 marks the 57th year of the National Farm City Partnership; and,
WHEREAS, the BCC encourages all citizens to recognize the contributions of local farmers and
ranchers to the economy, food supply and community.
)W 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 countys agriculturalists, and that November 16th through 22"" be designated as
Farm City Week
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 13th Day of November, 2012.
ATTEST.
WIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
FRED W. COYLE, CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.A.
11/13/2012 Item 4.A.
Item Summary: Proclamation designating November 16 -22, 2012 as Farm City Week in
Collier County. To be accepted by Blake Gable, Chair; Sheriff Rambosk, Chair - Elect; Cyndee
Wooley, Executive Committee; John Schmieding, Executive Committee; Larry Berg, Executive
Committee; and Steve Kissinger, Treasurer. Sponsored by Commissioner Coletta.
Meeting Date: 11/13/2012
Prepared By
Name: BartlettKristi
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
10/17/2012 3:35:08 PM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
Name: BartlettKristi
10/17/2012 3:35:10 PM
Approved By
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager- Business Operations, CMO
Date: 10/18/2012 11:45:26 AM
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