ORGANIC FARMING EXPERT
KIMBERLY D. CLARK, PhD
Wednesday, May 14, 2003, 7 p.m.
Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse, 404 Kapahulu Ave., .2 miles behind the Waikiki-Kapahulu Library
“ORGANIC FOODS: THEIR FUTURE IS UP TO YOU”
The use of chemicals in factory farming has laid claims on our water and land. Working together with nature provides a healthy society with nutritious food and strong community bonds to nurture our children and provide a positive outlook for the future.
Kimberly D. Clark, Ph.D. is owner-operator of Just Add Water, a 6-year-old Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program growing, teaching, and cooperatively marketing organic products for a dozen farms, including her own 1&Mac218;4-acre garden. She is a founding board member of Hawaii Organic Farmers Association (HOFA).
Dr. Clark has a doctorate in agricultural economics from UH Manoa. Through numerous local programs she’s shown her dedication to the organic movement to preserve culture, health, and the wonder of nature.
Annual reports by VSH Board members will be given at the beginning of this meeting.
VSH Maui: Dr. Clark will also speak on Thurs., May 15 at 7 p.m. at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 261 S. Puunene Ave., Kahului (enter on Wakea).
