HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210615.tiffPROCLAMATION
WELD COUNTY RANCHING, LIVESTOCK AND MEAT -IN DAY
MARCH 20, 2021
WHEREAS, the importance of farming and ranching in Weld County dates back to the 19th century. Following the 1862
Homestead Act, settlers arrived in Weld County and sought to transform the "Great American Desert" into prime agricultural
land and
WHEREAS, we are. a Right to farm County and proud of our agricultural heritage and of the more than 4,000 farms in
Weld County, 76 are Centennial farms and ranches. These 100 -year enterprises serve as a testament to the determination:
and perseverance of families who continue to provide a sustainable and affordable food source to the people of Colorado
and the world; and
WHEREAS, Weld County ranks #1 in the state ;and #2 in the nation for livestock, poultry and products; and:
WHEREAS, cattle and other livestock production has historically been, and continues to be, one of the key economicdrivers
in Weld County and brings $1.7 billion to the state economy each year and
WHEREAS, this dedication to agriculture, including farming and ranching, has established Weld County as the #1 overall
agricultural county in Colorado, and 8th in the nation, with more than $2 billion in total market value of agricultural products
sold; and
WHEREAS, more than 170,000 jobs in Colorado are related to agribusiness; which contributes more than $40 billion
annually to the Colorado economy; and
WHEREAS, eating meat supplies the body with essential nutrients in quality and quantity superior to those provided by an
all plant -based diet,, including sources of zinc, vitamins 612 and D, and essential fatty acids; and
`WHEREAS, this board will not disparage any economic engine that supports the residents of this great state, but it will call
out dangerous actions by elected officials that risk the economic health, safety and welfare of the people who call Colorado
home, not the least of which are the families who work the land, care for the livestock, plant the crops,, provide the
nourishment for our bodies, and preserve the way of life that is crucial to this state's and county's security and success.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, by the Board of Weld County Commissioners, that in honor of the Weld County
men and women who work hard every day to preserve an industry and food security vital ° to the State of Colorado and the
nation, that the 20th day of March, 2021, is proclaimed Weld County Ranching, Livestock and Meat -IN Day.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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