Backup Documents 11/08/2011 Item # 4D PROCLAMATION LSD
WHEREAS, November 2ct through 26m 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 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 $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, 2011 marks the 561* 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 20* through 26m be designated as
Farm-City Week
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 8'* Day of November, 2011.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
FRED W. COYLE, CHAIRMAN
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DWIG E. BROCK, CLERK