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RESOLUTION NO. 09-081 ~~
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH 30, 2009
THROUGH APRIL 4, 2009, AS "ST. LUCIE
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AWARENESS WEEK"
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has
made the following determinations:
1. St. Lucie County possesses 48,073 acres of citrus trees, making it the fourth
targest in the state, producing 805 million pounds of fruit per year.
2. A significant part of Florida's commercial horticulture industry, St. Lucie County's
2005 total sales of horticultural products by nurseries, growers, landscape, and garden
centers equaled 224.3 million, with an employment impact of 5022 jobs.
3. Agricultural Awareness Week will feature information on agriculture's past and
how this dynamic industry is transitioning to meet the economic and tourism needs of the
future. Highlighfis of the week include mini tours of agricultural, research, and educational
facilities, boat tours, history storytelling from some of St. Lucie County's longtime residents,
radio spots, educational programs on a variety of topics, and speakers in libraries.
4. The week culminates with two big events: St. Lucie County Extension's annual
event "Ag Tour", where participants tour agriculturally prominent horticultural, research, cattle,
or other industries integral to the advancement of agriculture; as well as a celebration of the
Downtown Farmers' Market, a local favorite for over a decade.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St.
Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proctaim March 30, 2009 through April 4, 2009 as "ST.
LUCIE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AWARENESS WEEK" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County and visitors alike, to participate
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in the many activities planned during the week of ST. LUCIE COUNTY AGRiCULTURAL
AWARENESS WEEK.
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