Backup Documents 11/08/2022 Item # 4C 4C
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, November 16 - 23, 2022, 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 Farm City BBQ of Collier County, Inc., local business, and agricultural
leaders; and
WHEREAS, the Farm City BBQ supports the growth of our community with proceeds benefitting
local youth leadership development programs through the Collier County 4H Association,
Youth Leadership Collier, Collier County Junior Deputies League, Collier County Key
Clubs, and Rotary Clubs; and
WHEREAS, the agricultural and natural resources industries of Southwest Florida have an impact
of $8.11 billion 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, 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 Collier County's agriculturalists and that November 16 - 23, 2022, be designated
as
FARM-CITY WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 8t" Day of November 2022.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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WILLIAM L. MCDANIEL, JR., CHAIRMAN