Margaretwille on Sustainable Healthy Food

From The Kohala Blog http://www.margaretwille.com
Support Sustainable Healthy Food; See FOOD Inc -Honoka'a People's Theater 8-25, 26, or 27th:and Take Action to Care for BI Ag Submitted by margaretwille on 24 August 2009 - 4:10pm
WATCH AND BECOME A BETTER ADVOCATE FOR FOOD SUSTAINABILITY ON THE BIG ISLAND: On the 25th 7 pm, 26th 7 pm, and 27th 5:30 pm at the Honoka’a People's Theater there will be a showing of “FOOD INC” -- documenting the corporate “take over” and impact of multi-nationals controlling agriculture. GO SEE THIS FILM. The showing on Thursday the 27th is a “Garden Event” is for all those interested in establishing a network of people and organizations “working towards a sustainable agriculture and food production vision for Hamakua and the Big Island as a whole." Attend the discussion session following the film. Right now the Big Island is vulnerable to a major agricultural take over. There is an effort to pass legislation that would eliminate the County’s ability to regulate the use of GMO’s – in other words, the Monsantos et al RULE! What happens if Monsanto were to buy the 700 acre parcel Mayor Kenoi is planning to sell – if there is not an outpouring of opposition?Plan on going to the Council’s Finance Committee Hearing on September 1 in Kona Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort (time to be announced) Or attend via video conferencing at Waimea or Hilo Council offices. Encourage the use of this land for family and community farm leases. It is incumbent upon us citizens to prevent the degradation of crops and soils (and harm to to human and creature health. Support our family farmers who provide us with high quality fresh fruits, nuts, and produce. Please read Richard Ha! 8/24 blog “Changing World, Changing Farm” here. Did you shop at a farmers' market this week????
If there is one issue on this island that we should all be able to wrap our arms around (a hug), it is food sustainability and food self-sufficiency. Here is a copy of the “flyer” for the Honoka’a People’s Theater: HONOKAA PEOPLE'S THEATRE775-0000Showtime: 7pm (Unless otherwise indicated)Tickets: $6 adults, $4 seniors, $3 children 12 and under