HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 083-2014 Resolution No. 83-14
A Resolution of Support endorsing the Candidacy of Brookings County, South Dakota for
Community of Opportunity Project of Growing Food Connections
Whereas,the City of Brookings considers agriculture and the preservation of productive
farmland to be of utmost importance to the region and considers productive farms and ranches
to provide access to healthy food and a strong local economy; and
Whereas,the City of Brookings welcomes technical assistance from the Growing Food
Connections program for Brookings County, South Dakota to increase food production,
farmland preservation and food security through public policy; and
Whereas,the City of Brookings supports having a venue to promote farmland preservation,
agricultural production, and local food security though curriculum, support materials, and other
resources, including links to policies, plans, statistics, and literature; and
Whereas,the City of Brookings supports a forum that wilt engage diverse stakeholders including
farmers, ranchers, city residents, local school districts, local governments, public health
departments, planners, regional councils, agricultural organizations, land grant universities, and
food policy councils; and
Whereas, officials of the City of Brookings feel that it is in the best interest of the citizens of
Brookings County, South Dakota to endorse said project; and
Now,Therefore, Be It Resolved that the City of Brookings hereby endorses Brookings County,
South Dakota for its candidacy in the Community of Opportunity program of Growing Food
Connections, an organization funded by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Passed and approved this the 14th day of October, 2014.
CITY OF BROOKINGS
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Tim Reed, Mayor
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S ari Thornes, City Clerk