HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-064 RESOLUTION NO. 10-064
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 11, 2010
THROUGH APRIL 17, 2010 AS "AGRICULTURAL
AWARENESS WEEK" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. St. Lucie County has over 48,000 acres devoted to citrus production, producing over
800 million pounds of fruit per year, with an on-farm value in excess of $100 million dollars and
employing over 10,000 residents in production, harvesting, packing, and processing jobs.
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
over 223 million, with an employment impact of over 5000 jobs.
3. Inclusive of all aspects, since 2006 the agricultural industry has created over 26,000 full
and part-time jobs within St. Lucie County.
3. Agricultural Awareness Week will feature information on agriculture and how this
industry is transitioning to meet the economic and tourism needs of St. Lucie County's future.
Highlights of the week include mini tours of agricultural, research, and educational facilities, boat
tours, radio spots, educational programs on a variety of topics, and speakers.
4. The week culminates with two big events: St. Lucie County Extension's annual event
"Ag Tour' on Friday, where participants tour agriculturally prominent horticultural, research, cattle, or
other industries integral to the advancement of agriculture; as well as a celebration ofthe Downtown
Farmers' Market, a local Saturday-morning 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 proclaim April 11-17, 2010 as "AGRICULTURAL AWARENESS
WEEK" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County and visitors alike, to participate in the
many activities planned during AGRICULTURAL AWARENESS WEEK.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 6th day of April 2010.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUN COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCI ~t3U ,FLORIDA
BY:
DEPUTY CLERK R A
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