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F6rt Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Larimer County Farmers' Market is an important outlet for agricultural
producers throughout Colorado, providing them with increased marketing opportunities; and
WHEREAS,more than seventy diverse vendors,who have small backyard gardens to large
farms, offer customers affordable, convenient, and healthful products; and
WHEREAS,residents of Fort Collins are fortunate to be able to purchase products available
fresh from the farm; and
WHEREAS, farmers' markets play a key role in regional and economic development,thus
benefitting both consumers and the environment; and
WHEREAS, the Larimer County Farmers' Market offers electronic benefits transfer
technology for food stamp recipients and supports anti-hunger initiatives through donations to local
food banks to help those in need; and
WHEREAS,Fort Collins citizens enjoy a high quality of life, including the opportunity to
patronize farmers' markets that add to community spirit and enhance the experience of living in one
of the best places in America.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Doug Hutchinson, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim June 26, 2010, as
FARMERS' MARKET DAY
IN THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 15th day of June, A.D. 2010.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk