Backup Documents 11/12/2013 Item # 4F PROCLAMATION 4 F
WHEREAS, November 24th through 30th 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,
f'HEREAS, 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,
ki'HEREAS, 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, 2013 marks the 58th 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 24th through 30th be designated as
Farm-City Week
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 12th Day of November, 2013.
ifia . BOARD ',F COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
to COLLI:R l oU TY, FLORIDA
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