If 2 out of 10 portions of vegetable, fruit, or meat we eat come from a farm in the state of Hawaii, we will be strengthening our local economy, supporting fellow community members, and insuring greater food security and safety. We will be:

• Generating more than $300 million dollars in our local economy which will in turn stimulate the job market.
• Keeping agricultural land in food production and thus preserving rural communities.
• Building food security for the years ahead.
• Investing in a localized economy that is not as vulnerable to external pressures.
• Supporting the development of just and sustainable regional farm and food networks.

In addition, we will:

• Stay connected, informed and active for legislative changes that affect our local food growing capabilities.
• Use creativity, energy, and resources to lend more support to our community food producers.
• Encourage new food growing and producing enterprises.

Visit their website to join the revolution! And spread the word!

The contest is a nation-wide challenge to see which farmers markets can rally the most support from its customers. The goal is to promote the connection between fresh local food and the local farms and farmland that supply it. On August 31st, one  boutique, one small, one medium and one large farmers’ market  will be named America’s Favorite Farmers Market in 2010. But this competition is about more than just being number one. It is about supporting your local farms and farmers market.

Please vote today for us to become one of America’s Favorite Farmers Markets! Simply type in 96712 to locate Haleiwa FM, or 96825 for Makeke O Maunalua/Hawaii Kai FM