Hawai'i Island Food Summit, October 6, 2007

Abundance display on stage sets the tone for the Summit.

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Abundance display on stage sets the tone for the Summit.

Na Wai Iwi Ola and ohana prepare for the opening pule.

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Na Wai Iwi Ola and ohana prepare for the opening pule.

Jerry Konanui enjoys a peaceful moment before the Summit.

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Jerry Konanui enjoys a peaceful moment before the Summit.

Na Wai Iwi Ola chant in the Summit.

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Na Wai Iwi Ola chant in the Summit.

Na Wai Iwi Ola chant in the Summit.

2009-03-13T13:24:08Z

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Na Wai Iwi Ola chant in the Summit.

A tender moment after Jerry Konanui's opening blessing.

2009-03-13T13:09:20Z

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A tender moment after Jerry Konanui's opening blessing.

Manu Meyer opens the Summit with a presentation that resonates throughout the day--and beyond.

2009-03-13T13:21:47Z

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Manu Meyer opens the Summit with a presentation that resonates throughout the day--and beyond.

Melanie Bondera and Nancy Readfeather take part in an exercise to share what their goals are for the Summit.

2009-03-13T13:09:15Z

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Melanie Bondera and Nancy Readfeather take part in an exercise to share what their goals are for the Summit.

Participants take part in an exercise to share what their goals are for the Summit.

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Participants take part in an exercise to share what their goals are for the Summit.

Richard Spiegel and assistant discuss the speaker schedule.

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Richard Spiegel and assistant discuss the speaker schedule.

Participants get to know each other.

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Participants get to know each other.

Dr. Manu Meyer, Professor of Education, University of HawaiÔi at Hilo.

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Dr. Manu Meyer, Professor of Education, University of HawaiÔi at Hilo.

Dr. Bill Steiner, College of Agriculture, Forestry, & Natural Resource Management, University of HawaiÔi at Hilo gives a talk on food security in Hawai'i.

2009-03-13T13:10:29Z

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Dr. Bill Steiner, College of Agriculture, Forestry, & Natural Resource Management, University of HawaiÔi at Hilo gives a talk on food security in Hawai'i.

Claire Hope Cummings takes a meditative moment.

2009-03-13T13:17:57Z

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Claire Hope Cummings takes a meditative moment.

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2009-03-13T13:09:35Z

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Lionel Bony and Laura Schewel, Rocky Mountain Institute.

2009-03-13T13:09:37Z

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Lionel Bony and Laura Schewel, Rocky Mountain Institute.

Richard Speigel tells a queen bee story while participants take a stretch break.

2009-03-13T13:10:06Z

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Richard Speigel tells a queen bee story while participants take a stretch break.

Claire Hope Cummings, Environmental Lawyer and Food and Farming Journalist

2009-03-13T13:09:20Z

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Claire Hope Cummings, Environmental Lawyer and Food and Farming Journalist

Participants write their comments and questions for the Summit records.

2009-03-13T13:09:34Z

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Participants write their comments and questions for the Summit records.

Dr. Hector Valenzuela, CTAHR, Organic/Sustainable Vegetable Specialist discusses the sacred aspects of farming.

2009-03-13T13:10:04Z

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Dr. Hector Valenzuela, CTAHR, Organic/Sustainable Vegetable Specialist discusses the sacred aspects of farming.

Participants are riveted by the presentations.

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Participants are riveted by the presentations.

Participants addressed questions to presenters on a time-available basis.

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Participants addressed questions to presenters on a time-available basis.

Panel discussion-- Challenges and Opportunities for Marketing and Distribution of Food on HawaiÔi Island.

2009-03-13T13:10:08Z

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Panel discussion-- Challenges and Opportunities for Marketing and Distribution of Food on HawaiÔi Island.

Panel discussion Ð Home Production Ð Food Security Begins at Home.

2009-03-13T13:09:34Z

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Panel discussion Ð Home Production Ð Food Security Begins at Home.

Closing Pule lead by Reverend Jiko Nakade - Daifukuji Soto Mission, Honalo.

2009-03-13T13:09:25Z

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Closing Pule lead by Reverend Jiko Nakade - Daifukuji Soto Mission, Honalo.

Mayumi Oda of Ginger Hill Farm at Haumea's Garden.

2009-03-13T13:09:21Z

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Mayumi Oda of Ginger Hill Farm at Haumea's Garden.

Haumea's Garden, A Local Food Exposition, attracted hundreds of visitors and about 50 exhibitors.

2009-03-13T13:23:04Z

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Haumea's Garden, A Local Food Exposition, attracted hundreds of visitors and about 50 exhibitors.

Jerry Konanui pounds ulu the traditional way at Haumea's Garden.

2009-03-13T13:21:46Z

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Jerry Konanui pounds ulu the traditional way at Haumea's Garden.

Farmer exhibit by Adaptations.

2009-03-13T13:10:12Z

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Farmer exhibit by Adaptations.

Diana Aki and friends perform at the evening benefit concert.

2009-03-13T13:10:24Z

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Diana Aki and friends perform at the evening benefit concert.

A slideshow inspired by Hawaii Island gardeners and farmers presented at the conclusion of the Food Summit.

2008-05-29T09:00:27Z

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A slideshow inspired by Hawaii Island gardeners and farmers presented at the conclusion of the Food Summit.