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a. Approve and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum (MCARLM), for one time funding not to exceed $75,000 to provide support of agricultural education efforts in Monterey County.
b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to make payments in accordance with the terms of the MOU.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum (MCARLM), for one time funding not to exceed $75,000 to provide support of agricultural education efforts in Monterey County.
b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to make payments in accordance with the terms of the MOU.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Board of Supervisors of the County of Monterey (County) has a long history of recognizing the importance of agriculture in our County and the importance of supporting agricultural education efforts that provide youth with an appreciation for the bounty of produce grown in our area and the opportunities that exist in pursuing careers in agriculture. The County’s support of agricultural education efforts has the mutual benefit of being directly related to programs implemented locally by the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office to protect agriculture and our communities related to pest management and control, invasive species monitoring, fruit and vegetable standardization, and crop statistics. Support of agricultural education efforts is an investment in our communities.
MCARLM is a nonprofit organization that provides educational program opportunities to teachers, students and the public through the preservation of agricultural landmarks at various museums and exhibits located in San Lorenzo County Park in King City. The exhibits include the irrigation museum and tractor shed which track the evolution of agricult...
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