Backup Documents 11/09/2010 Item # 4F4F
PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, November 21 ' through 27"' is National form -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 Nap /es 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/
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Extension Service;
and,
WHEREAS, 2010 marks the 5e year of the National Farm -City Partnership; and
WHEREAS, we encourage al/ 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 ZJ' through 27' be designated as
FARM -CITY WEEK
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9" Day of November, 2010.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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(I.J
FRED COYLE, CHAIRMAN