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Join Mālama Kauaʻi and kaiāulu to learn, engage, and activate around the Kauaʻi Food Access Plan at the 2025 Kaua‘i Food Systems Summit!Does your agency or nonprofit organization want to get involved?Email malie@malamakauai.org for more info!Please see the agenda for the 2025 Kauaʻi Food Systems Summit below:Friday, September 19th Talk Story Sessions9:00-10:30a | Ag & Food Access PolicyLearn about various legislative efforts happening statewide as they relate to agriculture, food, and hunger – from the advocacy experts themselves. Hear about current and past pieces of legislation, their impacts, and how the community can get more deeply involved. Panelists include: Hawai‘i Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice’s Director of Food Equity, Daniela Kittinger; Hawaiʻi Cattlemen’s Association’s President, Dylen Andrade-Joaquin; HAPA’s Executive Director, Anne Frederick; Hawai‘i Farmers Union United’s President & CEO, Kaipo Kekona; and Hawai‘i Senator, Senator Gabbard.RSVP for this session here: https://tinyurl.com/Food-and-Hunger10:45-12:15p | Farm to School: Successes & ChallengesFrom the high school farm and local lo‘i to the State Capitol, we’ll take a look behind the successes and challenges of current farm to school efforts on Kaua‘i – from farms to cafeteria trays.Panelists include: Dept. of Education’s Farm to School Program Coordinator, Weston Yap; Mālama Kaua‘i’s Kalo to Kula Project Manager, Stormy Soza; Kumano I Ke Ala’s Co-Founder, Davis Price; and IWIKUA’s Executive Director, Josh Mori.RSVP for this session here: https://tinyurl.com/Farm-2-School1:00-2:30p | Kaua‘i Farmer Resources: Supporting Those Who Feed UsGet updates on the plan objectives relating to increasing land access, fighting invasive species, and securing expanded access to equipment and financial support for Kaua‘i farmers. Panelists include: Mālama Kaua‘i’s Executive Director, Megan Fox; USDA NRCS District Conservationist, Devin Martinez-Orengo; County of Kaua‘i Office of Economic Development’s Agricultural Specialist, Niki Kunioka-Volz; and USDA Farm Service Agency County Executive Director, Calvin Threat.RSVP for this session here: https://tinyurl.com/Farmer-Resources2:45-4:15p | Increasing Food AccessExplore various programs and projects helping to overcome barriers related to healthy food access, and working towards the goals of the Kaua‘i Food Access Plan 2030. You’ll learn about keiki and kūpuna feeding efforts, SNAP Online, DA BUX Double Up Food Bucks, and how food banks and pantries are making their resources healthier and more accessible.Panelists include: The Food Basket’s Director of Healthy Food Access Initiatives, Chelsea Takahashi; Mālama Kaua‘i’s Food Access Alaka‘i, Mālie Contrades; Mālama Kaua‘i’s SNAP Online Project Manager, Rose Hayes; and Co-Founder of Kūkulu Kumuhana O Anahola, Ku‘uleialoha Punua.RSVP for this session here: https://tinyurl.com/Local-Food-Access4:30-6:00p | Land Back: Pathways to Resiliency with ‘ĀinaBe inspired by successful movements to plant Kanaka Maoli firmly back on ‘āina through various models of ownership and stewardship. Learn about the process, the successes and the struggles that have been faced, and what the future holds for these special places of Kaua‘i.Panelists include: Kipuka Kuleana’s President & Founder Mehana Vaughan; Mālama Hulē‘ia’s Field Operations & Cultural Resources Manager, Peleke Flores; and Presley Wann of Hui Maka’āinana o Makana.RSVP for this session here: https://tinyurl.com/Resiliency-with-AinaSaturday, September 20th Experiences9:00a-2:00p | Protect & Celebrate Niu at Prince Kuhio ParkJoin Nā Kahu O Ho‘ai and The Royal Order of Kamehameha for a hands-on work day at Prince Kuhio Park, followed by a coconut workshop hosted by the ʻOhana of Kalalea Juice Hale.RSVP for this workday here: https://forms.gle/eTuqAKJm3NiwNXT265:30p-7:30p | Movie Night & Mea ‘Ai @ KCCJoin us for a viewing of Ka Huli and Common Ground, including a Q&A with Ka Huli filmmaker Mainei Kinimaka and a locally sourced dinner. More details TBA.RSVP for Movie Night & Mea ʻAi here: https://forms.gle/iZFLhuPQutcwVkwB7Sunday, September 21st Experiences9:00a-12:00p | Pu‘ulima ‘Auwai RevitalizationLearn about the use of vetiver in preventing soil erosion while helping to reinforce the new ditch system improvements supporting several Makaweli kalo farmers.1:00p-5:00p | ʻAlekoko Fishpond RestorationVisit ʻAlekoko fishpond to help sort pōhaku for stabilization of the kuapa, remove invasive mangrove, and enjoy a tour of the loko i’a.RSVP for the workday(s) here: https://forms.gle/eTuqAKJm3NiwNXT264:00p-8:00p | Local Pop Up SpeakeasyEnjoy the sounds of live jazz music featuring Lady Ipo, in partnership with Rice Street Business Association. Locally sourced food and drinks will be available for purchase, and a portion of proceeds from the event will support our kūpuna food distribution program. Limited seats available, get tickets here!
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