Agenda 04/25/2023 Item #16D 7 (To support economic development efforts in the field of agriculture in Collier County)04/25/2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to promote economic development in local agriculture via a $5,000 sponsorship of the
Collier County Farm Bureau 2nd Annual AgVenture and Rodeo event organized by the Collier County Farm
Bureau. (Economic Development Fund 007)
OBJECTIVE: To support economic development efforts in the field of agriculture in Collier County.
CONSIDERATIONS: The County has been contacted by the Collier County Farm Bureau to request a $5,000
sponsorship for the upcoming Collier County Farm Bureau 2nd Annual AgVenture and Rodeo event being held at
the Collier County Fairgrounds on April 27th, 28th, and 29th, 2023. This event is intended to promote local
agriculture, generate revenue to be distributed as micro-grants to teachers who include Florida agricultural literacy
programs in their curriculum, and Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame scholarships to high school graduates aspiring
to agricultural academic programs, among other endeavors. Additionally, support of this event will help to foster
local business and community engagement in the agriculture industry through education and interpretive
programming.
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Board) previously provided a $10,000 sponsorship to the
Collier County Farm Bureau for the Southwest Florida Agricultural Festival & Rodeo. The sponsorship was
approved on April 12, 2022, as Agenda Item #16F3. The event was held on April 29th and 30th, 2022, at the Collier
County Fairgrounds, to promote local agriculture, generate revenue to be distributed as micro-grants to teachers
who include Florida agricultural literacy programs in their curriculum, and for scholarships to high school
graduates aspiring to agricultural academic programs. The Board provided a $7,000 sponsorship to the Col lier
County Farm Bureau for the Collier County Farm Bureau 2022 Hometown Rodeo. The sponsorship was approved
on October 25, 2022, Agenda Item #16D6.
The County receives regular gaming receipt revenue from the State of Florida pursuant to the agreement bet ween
the State and the Seminole Tribe. Fiscal Year 2012 was the first year of the distribution of proceeds. The mission of
these funds is to be an effective force in improving the quality of life for all people in Collier County by promoting
economic development initiatives that will diversify the economy, create high value -added jobs, increase the
average wage, facilitate capital formation, preserve and enhance the natural environment, and enable all County
residents to have a meaningful opportunity for upward mobility. Since 2012, these funds have supported several
accelerator programs, including the ongoing support of the Immokalee Culinary Accelerator.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding in the amount of $5,000 is available within the Economic Development Fund (007 ),
project 33388.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management impact associated with this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, raises no legal issues and
requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: To approve and authorize a $5,000 sponsorship of the Collier County Farm Bureau 2 nd
Annual AgVenture and Rodeo organized by the Collier County Farm Bureau to promote economic development.
Prepared By: Tanya Williams, Interim Public Services Department Head
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. RLS_ES CCFB Sponsorship AgVenture Rodeo 2023.04.11 (PDF)
2. 2023_CCFB_2nd_Annual_AgVenture_&_Rodeo_Sponsorship_Form+Cover_Letter (PDF)
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04/25/2023
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.7
Doc ID: 25222
Item Summary: Recommendation to promote economic development in local agriculture via a $5,000
sponsorship of the Collier County Farm Bureau 2nd Annual AgVenture and Rodeo event organized by the Collier
County Farm Bureau. (Economic Development Fund 007)
Meeting Date: 04/25/2023
Prepared by:
Title: – Public Services Department
Name: Todd Henry
04/11/2023 3:58 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Department Head – Public Services Department
Name: Tanya Williams
04/11/2023 3:58 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Operations & Veteran Services Jeff Weir OVS Director Review Completed 04/11/2023 6:13 PM
Corporate Business Operations Jennifer Reynolds Additional Reviewer Completed 04/12/2023 8:19 AM
Public Services Department Todd Henry PSD Level 1 Reviewer Completed 04/12/2023 10:12 AM
Corporate Business Operations Kenneth Kovensky Additional Reviewer Completed 04/12/2023 11:39 AM
Public Services Department Tanya Williams PSD Department Head Review Completed 04/17/2023 5:56 PM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 04/18/2023 8:44 AM
Office of Management and Budget Laura Zautcke Additional Reviewer Completed 04/18/2023 9:49 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 04/18/2023 10:46 AM
Growth Management Operations & Regulatory Management Michael Stark Additional Reviewer Completed
04/18/2023 12:28 PM
County Manager's Office Dan Rodriguez Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 04/18/2023 3:54 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 04/25/2023 9:00 AM
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Packet Pg. 1810 Attachment: RLS_ES CCFB Sponsorship AgVenture Rodeo 2023.04.11 (25222 : Collier County Farm Bureau 2nd Annual AgVenture/Rodeo
Dear Prospective CCFB 2nd Annual AgVenture & Rodeo Sponsor,
Collier County Farm Bureau (CCFB) is excited to present the 2nd Annual AgVenture & Rodeo
scheduled for April 27-29, 2023, at Collier Fairgrounds! This event celebrates and promotes our
local Southwest Florida agricultural industry, the great diversity and abundance of the crops and
commodities it produces, and its tremendous cultural and economic importance to our
Southwest Florida community. This Spring’s event is evolving to include CCFB’s first
AgVenture experience during which students from local Collier County schools will participate in
fun, educational presentations and experiences promoting multiple Southwest Florida crops and
commodities.
The first annual Spring (April) 2022 event was successful despite unseasonal inclement
weather. The Fall (November) 2022 event was wildly successful with standing room only the
first night, and a sellout the second night. CCFB committed a percentage of the event proceeds
to the Florida Farm Bureau Federation (FFBF) Hurricane Ian Agricultural Disaster Relief Fund
and earned the distinction of being the first county Farm Bureau to make a cash donation in the
amount of $2,243.90. CCFB needs your help! This annual event’s continued success and
growth in visibility, popularity, attendance, and scope depends on the support of generous
sponsors and “ag advocates” like you. CCFB has heard the feedback and suggestions of event
attendees, sponsors, and stakeholders, and is committed to providing improved seating, and
more security, bathroom facilities, and vendors, all of which will require an expenditure of much
greater financial resources.
CCFB aspires to develop long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships with our event sponsors.
Please find on the opposite side of this page the 2023 2nd Annual AgVenture & Rodeo
Sponsorship information form which contains detailed descriptions of the available sponsorship
levels and packages. CCFB’s Board of Directors will continue to include a complimentary one-
year FFBF membership for your organization with any event sponsorship package you may
choose as part of our ongoing mission to facilitate the growth of CCFB’s membership by adding
voices of influential local stakeholders that will help guide our efforts to advocate agriculture on
the state, national, and especially local levels in the Collier County and Southwest Florida area.
I look forward to the opportunity to communicate with you at your earliest convenience via voice
call, text, and/or email to provide details and answer any questions you may have, and to
arrange sponsorship payment. Please RSVP with your sponsorship commitment by or before
3/31/23; please remit sponsorship payment by or before 4/14/23. Have a very productive day!
Thank you,
Matt
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Matt Stephenson-Smith
Vice President, Board of Directors
Collier County Farm Bureau
239.572.3342 (mobile)
gatorgrower@gmail.com
FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
THE VOICE OF AGRICULTURE
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Packet Pg. 1811 Attachment: 2023_CCFB_2nd_Annual_AgVenture_&_Rodeo_Sponsorship_Form+Cover_Letter (25222 : Collier County Farm Bureau 2nd
Collier County Farm Bureau 2nd Annual AgVenture & Rodeo Sponsorship Form
April 27-29, 2023 Collier County Fairgrounds
Supporting – donation of goods and/or services; Supporting sponsors will receive complimentary
one-year FFBF membership for their organization, two (2) General Admission tickets, and advertising
on CCFB social media
Seed – $250; Seed sponsors will receive complimentary one-year FFBF membership for their
organization, four (4) General Admission tickets, and advertising on CCFB social media
Sprout – $500; Sprout sponsors will receive complimentary one-year FFBF membership for their
organization, two (2) VIP tickets (includes seating, food, beverage), and advertising on CCFB social
media
Plant – $750; Plant sponsors will receive complimentary one-year FFBF membership for their
organization, two (2) VIP tickets (includes seating, food, beverage), (2) General Admission tickets, and
advertising on CCFB social media
Livestock – $1,000; Livestock sponsors will receive complimentary one-year FFBF annual
membership for their organization, banners and/or signs prominently displayed within rodeo arena and
hospitality area, four (4) VIP tickets (includes seating, food, beverage), and advertising on CCFB social
media
Fruit & Vegetable – $1,500; Fruit & Vegetable sponsors will receive complimentary one-year FFBF
annual membership for their organization, exhibitor space (table and chairs available), banners and/or
signs prominently displayed within rodeo arena and hospitality area, four (4) VIP tickets (includes
seating, food, beverage), (2) General Admission tickets, and advertising on CCFB social media
Harvest – $2,000; Harvest sponsors will receive complimentary one-year FFBF annual membership
for their organization, exhibitor space (table and chairs available), banners and/or signs prominently
displayed within rodeo arena and hospitality area, four (4) VIP tickets (includes seating, food,
beverage), four (4) General Admission tickets, and advertising on CCFB social media
Farmer & Rancher – $2,500; Farmer & Rancher sponsors will receive complimentary one-year
FFBF annual membership for their organization, exhibitor space (table and chairs available), banners
and/or signs prominently displayed within rodeo arena and hospitality area, six (6) VIP tickets (includes
seating, food, beverage), and advertising on CCFB social media
Presenting – $5,000; Presenting sponsors will receive complimentary one-year FFBF annual
membership for their organization, exhibitor space (table and chairs available), banners and/or signs
prominently displayed within rodeo arena and hospitality area, six (6) VIP tickets (includes seating,
food, beverage), four (4) General Admission tickets, and advertising on CCFB social media
Annual – $7,000; Annual sponsors will receive recognition with banners and/or signs prominently
displayed at any/all CCFB events (within arena and hospitality area during rodeo events) and functions
throughout the entire calendar year, complimentary one-year FFBF annual membership for their
organization, exhibitor space (table and chairs available), four (4) VIP and four (4) General Admission
tickets for the annual Spring event, four (4) VIP and four (4) General Admission tickets for the annual
Fall event (includes seating, food, beverage), and advertising on CCFB social media
Please contact Matt at 239.572.3342 and/or gatorgrower@gmail.com with questions, for details, and
to arrange payment. Please RSVP with your sponsorship commitment by or before 3/31/23; please
remit sponsorship payment by or before 4/14/23. Your donation is not deductible as a charitable
contribution but may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense.
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Packet Pg. 1812 Attachment: 2023_CCFB_2nd_Annual_AgVenture_&_Rodeo_Sponsorship_Form+Cover_Letter (25222 : Collier County Farm Bureau 2nd