HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 09111990 - 90/592IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of 'Proclaiming
The Week of September 10-16, 1990 )
Resolution No. : 90/592OrganicallyGrownWeekIn
Contra Costa County
WHEREAS ..Organic Farming. uses natural resources in a
responsible-and sustainable manner to grow. healthy food for all
to enjoy; and
WHEREAS Organic Farming returns soils to' biological good
health and inhibits' erosion through farming techniques respect-
ful of the, laws of Nature; and
WHEREAS Organic Farming reduces pesticide runoff into
our rivers , streams, ..and ground waters, which improves Contra
Costa County' s drinking .water supply; and
WHEREAS Organic Farming, is the ..ultimate in toxic waste
reduction, as the production of synthetic pesticides, herbicides ,
and fertilizers requires. toxic . materials and processes; and
WHEREAS Organic Farming benefits our entire community as
consumers rediscover .the nutrition, good taste and. safety of
organically produced meats and produce; and
WHEREAS Organic Farming is a growing industry with in-
creasing acceptance and demand for. its. products ; and
WHEREAS Organic Farming employs an• expanding network of
farmers , distributers , retailers and restaurants in Contra Costa
County; and
WHEREAS Organically Grown Week will celebrate the many
positive contributions of the Organic Farming community to the
consumers of Contra Costa County..,
NOW THEREFORE : BE IT RESOLVED that . the Board of Supervisors
of the county of Contra Costa, California, hereby PROCLAIMS . the
week of September , 10-16, 1990 Organically Grown Week in Contra
Costa County, and COMMENDS the contributions of. Or.ganic. Farming
to the nutritional , environmental and economic health of Contra.
Costa County.
PASSED and adopted this eleventh day of September , 1990,
by. unanimous yote . of the Board members. present.,
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a' true and correct
copy .of a resolution entered in the minutes of. the Board of
Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand.. and the seal of
the Board' of. Supervisors affixed
this eleventh day :of. September, 1990.
By Deputy Clerk
Introduced by:
Supervi s Nancy C. FandendDtrictII