April 27, 2016—Please join us for our O‘ahu Farm to School Information Session and Mixer. This free event will be held Wednesday, April 27 from 1:30–4 p.m. at the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Hawai‘i State Capitol, Fifth Floor. (Parking will be available at the Capitol.)
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The farm to school movement is gaining momentum in Hawai‘i. O‘ahu farmers, distributors, food hubs, school food vendors, and schools are invited to network and learn about the Hawai‘i Department of Education’s new initiatives to buy local for school food programs, including the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and the National School Lunch Program.
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture’s farm to school coordinator will share information on upcoming opportunities to sell local food to schools and connect with other institutional markets. The coordinator will be available to answer questions such as:
- What vendor qualifications are needed to contract with the state?
- What is the Local Food Survey RFI (Request for Information), and how will the information be used?
- What types of state contracting opportunities are available and how to access them?
Farmers: Bring samples of your produce to showcase your food to school food representatives, distributors, and food hubs, while learning about opportunities to supply your food for school food programs. If your crops are not ready for harvest, bring photos of your produce and farm. Tables will be available for you to exhibit produce and information about your farm.
Schools, Distributors, Food Hubs, and School Meal Vendors: Come meet O‘ahu’s local farmers and learn how you can support the development of a local school food supply chain.
RSVP by April 21
Registration is free but space is limited. Reserve your spot online at koha.la/f2smixeroahu or call The Kohala Center at 808-887-6411.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Anna-Lisa Okoye at aokoye@kohalacenter.org or 808-887-6411.
Hosted by
Lieutenant Governor of the State of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture
The Kohala Center
Hawai‘i Farm Bureau • Hawai‘i Farmers Union United
