County Honors Agriculture

March 21, 2008

The Escambia County Commission approved a proclamation honoring agricultural related industries in the county at their Thurday night meeting.farmproc02.jpg

“Florida farm families are stewards of the land, contributing to the health, beauty, productivity and quality of our state’s water, soil and forest resources for the benefit of all Floridians,” the proclamation read.

“Agriculture and natural resources industries are the core of our county’s health, recreation and economy,” it continued.

Agriculture related revenues in Escambia County exceed $25 million annually, with forestry and related manufacturing industries contributing another $350 million annually in the county.

The proclamation officially recognized March 20 as Agricultural Day in the county.

“Agriculture is vital to Escambia County,” Jimmy Cunningham of Molino told the commission on behalf of the Florida Farm Bureau and several other farm related groups in the county. “Remember, every time you eat, what you wear and even the leather chairs you are sitting in…agriculture has made this possible.”

“We provide the necessities of life,” he continued, “food, shelter and clothing.”

About 44,000 Florida farms occupy about one third of the state’s land area, or about 10.5 million acres.

Pictured above: District 5 Commissioner Kevin White presents the proclamation to Molino farmer and cattleman Jimmy Cunningham.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News