Agenda 11/14/2017 Item # 4A11/14/2017
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, November 19 through 25, 2017, 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, 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 areas 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, 2017 marks the 62nd 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 19 through 25, 2017, be
designated as
NATIONAL FARM CITY WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
11/14/2017
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 14th Day of November 2017.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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PENNY TAYLOR, CHAIRMAN
11/14/2017
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.A
Doc ID: 4114
Item Summary: Proclamation designating November 19-25, 2017 as National Farm City Week in
Collier County. To be accepted by Cyndee Woolley, President of the Farm City BBQ of Collier County.
Meeting Date: 11/14/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
11/01/2017 11:39 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager-Communications & Cust. Relations – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
11/01/2017 11:39 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer Relations Mike Sheffield Additional Reviewer Completed 11/01/2017 1:33 PM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs County Manager Review Completed 11/01/2017 1:41 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 11/14/2017 9:00 AM