Introduce local fruits and vegetables to students:
Let’s talk about the local produce market on Hawai‘i Island, and partnerships with School Food Services Branch.

Hawai‘i Island schools want to introduce your locally grown produce through the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program! Attend a free information exchange meeting with Glenna Owens, Director of the School Food Services Branch of the Hawai‘i Department of Education.

The USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) provides funding that enables eligible schools to purchase locally grown produce for morning and afternoon snacks. This is a unique opportunity for Hawai‘i Island farmers and distributors to sell their fresh fruits and vegetables to our public schools and provide island keiki with healthy, nutritious food grown right here at home.

• Farmers: Learn how you can participate in the FFVP and find out which fruits and vegetables are in highest demand
• Distributors: Understand the process of purchasing for and selling to Hawai‘i’s FFVP

HOW TO REGISTER
Register online by May 12^th at http://ffvp.eventbrite.com or call The Kohala Center at 808-887-6411. Registration is free but space is limited.