Governor Lingle visits KCC Farmer's Market
As mentioned in an earlier posting to Sustainable Agriculture, the Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation Kapiolani Community College Saturday Farmer's Market celebrated it's 5th year anniversary on November 8, 2008. To commemorate this special day, Governor Linda Lingle presented a certificate to Hawaii Farm Bureau President Dean Okimoto of 'Nalo Farms. After that Chef Ed Kenney of the Town Restaurant in Kaimuki, with the help of Sharon Peterson of the Hawaii Egg Producers Association, demonstrated the freshness and value of local eggs by making loco moco's with Fresh Island Eggs and local beef, thanks to North Shore Cattle Company.
Board of Agriculture Chairperson Sandra Lee Kunimoto introducing Governor Lingle.
Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle congratulating Hawaii Farm Bureau for its vision in establishing the 100% locally grown Farmer's Markets.
Hawaii Farm Bureau President Dean Okimoto of 'Nalo Farms thanks Governor Lingle for her support of local agriculture, with Board of Agriculture Chairperson Sandra Lee Kunimoto
Sharon Peterson of the Hawaii Egg Producers Association with Chef Ed Kenney of Town Restaurant talking about Hawaii Island Fresh Eggs.