"Lava makes soil, Soil makes plants, Plants make us: and how we interpret these relationships defines our culture."
OES 30: Hawaii Field Experience

April 18-29, 2018 

Aina Pono
Hawai'i State Farm to School Conference
Lieutenant Governor's Office

http://ltgov.hawaii.gov/farm-to-school-initiative/

The US Department of  Agriculture
An increasing number of schools and districts have begun to source more foods locally and to provide complementary educational activities to students that emphasize food, farming, and nutrition.

Goals

1. 40% local food
2. 60% fresh food
3. food waste declines by 10%

Implementation

1. Menu development
2. Training
3. Waste Management
4. Supply Chain development
5. Procurement Innovation
6. Community Outreach
7. Nutrition Health and Agriculture Education and school gardens

Dr. Christina Kishimoto, Superintendent Hawai'i State Department of Schools

"Education around eating well and food nutrition is of the outmost importance for our students"

Hawai'i Farm Bureau 
http://hfbf.org/

Mohala Farm

NOAA
Coconut Island
Big Ag.