WHEREAS, agriculture and farms are, and have been, an important part of King County and Washington State for over 100 years; and

WHEREAS, a healthy farming community is vital to the health and welfare of citizens, our local economy, the preservation of open spaces, promotion of tourism, wildlife habitat, and flood control; and

WHEREAS, the bounty of food that can be found within King County is varied, nutritious, and delicious; and

WHEREAS, fall is harvest time, one of the best times to visit our local farms, taste the wide variety of crops grown by our local farmers, and tour our rural countryside; and

WHEREAS, the ninth annual Harvest Celebration Farm Tour will be held this year, featuring hayrides, kids’ activities, farm animals, fresh produce, live music, and cooking demonstrations by chefs; and

WHEREAS, this free event is presented by Washington State University King County Extension, in partnership with King Conservation District and King County, and sponsored by 4Culture, Full Circle Farm, PCC Natural Markets, Puget Sound Fresh, and others;

NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Metropolitan King County Council, proclaim Saturday, September 22, 2007, as

HARVEST CELEBRATION DAY

in King County and encourage county residents to participate in this event and enjoy the bounty of our local farms.

DATED this seventeenth day of September, 2007.