Backup Documents 11/13/2018 Item # 4D 40
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, November 18 - 24, 2018 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 Farm City BBQ of Collier County, Inc., local business
and agricultural leaders; 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, the agricultural and natural resources industries of Southwest Florida have an
impact of $8.11 Billion annually; and,
WHEREAS, 22 percent of Collier County is utilized for agriculture, providing vital ecological
benefits, including habitat for wildlife, and recharge area for our aquifers;
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, 2018 marks the 63rd 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 November 18 through November 24, 2018 be designated as
NATIONAL FARM-CITY WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 13th Day of November 2018.
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