ALOHA FARMERS' MARKET FRIENDS!
AT THE MARKET THIS WEEK:
• MARK’S SPECIALTIES - breakfast omelets, local fresh eggs by the tray, pasteles stew and more... *NEW ITEM – SHAVED ICE!!!
• KAHUMANA FARMS - selling organically grown produce, baked goods, and ONO Mango smoothies.
• AUNTY NANI's - homemade shortbread cookies: Macadamia nut, Chocolate Chip, Cinammon and more...
• PILI POT'S - orchids and plants, baked goods, and organically grown produce from MA'O
• STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE - locally caught, fresh fish and poke
• MANA`AI - hand pounded poi and pa`i`ai
• NAKED DAIRY - homemade cheese and butter from local cows
• 808 SAUCES – Marinades and barbecue sauces and lunch right off the barbie! (BBQ)
• MP FARMS - all your produce needs - from Asian vegetables to tropical fruits
• LYME'S - smoked fish, pickled onion, dried tako and more!
• CHUCK HARVEY - ocean life photography by local artist
“FOOD FOR THOUGHT” - HAWAII IMPORTS 90% OF ITS FOOD!
At its roots sustainable farming benefits the local community and local economy while supporting the environment by enriching the soil, protecting air and water quality, and minimizing energy consumption. Industrial food production is entirely dependent on fossil fuels, which, when refined and burned, create greenhouse gases that are significant contributors to climate change. The biggest part of fossil fuel use in industrial farming is not transporting food or fueling machinery; it's chemicals. As much as forty percent of the energy used in the food system goes towards the production of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
By adding transportation, processing and packaging to the food system equation, the fossil fuel and energy use of our current food system puts tremendous stress on the environment. For example, between production and transportation, growing 10% more produce for local consumption in Hawaii would result in an annual savings ranging up to 300,000 gallons of fuel, and an annual reduction in CO2 emissions ranging from 6 - 8 million pounds!
SUPPORT LOCAL AGRICULTURE. BUY LOCAL. EAT FRESH. STAY HEALTHY.
WE ACCEPT EBT / SNAP.
Mahalo,
Desiree Hikuroa
Desiree Hikuroa
Marketing Specialist & Program Manager
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center
86-260 Farrington Highway
Waianae, HI 96792
Work: (808) 697-3516
Cell: (808) 388-7386
Fax: (808) 697-3500
www.wcchc.com
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