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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, harvest season in northern Colorado brings a tremendous opportunity to
celebrate local food and our agricultural roots. Buying locally produced food and goods helps the
local economy by supporting the farmers and businesses in northern Colorado; and
WHEREAS,Beet Street is presenting"Homegrown Fort Collins",a month-long celebration
of our local food and agricultural roots. Homegrown Fort Collins introduces the community to our
local agricultural products, fine chefs and restaurants, and preparing and enjoying local food; and
WHEREAS,there are several events the community can attend to learn about how you can
support local farmers and businesses,the importance of local support,and the bounty that our region
has to offer, including: (1) Battle of the Burners on September 25, a competition between our
community's well-known local chefs using locally sourced ingredients; (2) Adventures in Food on
September 18 where chef David Daggett, owner of Tastebuds Epicurean Cafe, will teach how to
prepare a locally- sourced, multicourse meal; (3) the Downtown Tasting Tours, September 10-26,
when 18 downtown restaurants will offer custom menus highlighting foods prepared by local chefs,
featuring locally-sourced ingredients;(4)the Sustainable Living Fair on September 18-19,featuring
nationally acclaimed speakers,250 exhibitors and more than 50 workshops and demonstrations;and
(5)Grant Family Farms Harvestival on September 11-12,featuring live music,local food and drink,
fun for the children, and a farmers market.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Doug Hutchinson, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the month of September as
HOMEGROWN FORT COLLINS MONTH.
and I encourage the community to support our local farmers, food producers, restaurants, and
culinary talent by participating in Homegrown Fort Collins Month, including attending these
specialized events that celebrate local food and our agricultural roots.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 7th day of September, A.D. 2010.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk