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Cover Role Model & Backpage

2015 Cover Role Model Lauryn Rego, our Creative Director, Miss July and longtime Maui coordinator! Backpage photo from Haleiwa Aloha Aina March 2014.

Malia Miss January 2015

"Living a healthy lifestyle is important to me. As a hawaiian, I support organic, non-genetically modified food. It was a way of life for my ancestors. It's a way of life for me." Manager at Hawaiian Islands Land Trust, B.S. Biology

Cassie Miss February 2015

"As a backyard gardener, I am teaching my family the importance of the connection to our food and the respect of our resources. As a mother, it is crucial to me that we teach our children organic and gmo-free food cultivation for the sustainable future of Hawaii." Concerned Mother, Organic Gardener

Monica Miss March 2015

"As the owner and operator of Napili FLO Farm (Fresh Local Organic) I produce a variety of different micro greens and edible flowers that are sold to restaurants from Kapalua to Wailea. We use an aquaponics system I designed to fit in an urban setting at our hope in Napili, where we practice sustainable farming and gardening. I am passionate about growing food and keeping our island abundant of our natural resources for our keiki's future!" Organic Farmer, Local Business Owner, Mother of Two

Sunny Miss April 2015

"Yes to all the small farmers, backyard gardeners, and foragers who are keeping us fed with a diversity of nutritious foods. Try adding one wild food plant to your dinner plates in 2015; it doesn't get much better than free non-GMO food found growing in your own backyard!" TEDx Presenter, TV Host, Wild Foods Advocate, Author, Mother

Christina "Bena" Miss May 2015

"The GMO industry would have us believe that we cannot cope with climate change without genetic engineering... Climate change is occurring because our ecosystems are collapsing, not because our seeds are inadequate... The solutions to these problems require systems thinking. Genetic engineering aims at designing a seed to withstand flood while Regenerative Agriculture aims at preventing the flood... Buy responsibly, buy local." Member MFUU, Regenerative Farming Researcher, M.S. Biology

Summer Miss June 2015

"'Ua lawa makou i ka pohaku. I ka ai kamah'o o ka 'aina." We would first 'ai pohaku (eat stones) than compromoise our sovereignty, our integrity. With stones, we caan build life, food systems, shelter and cultivate ola ka 'aina (a thriving land.) Plants such as 'ulu are living examples of the perfect resilience in nature. For the sake of our mo'opuna let us take heed, stand in solidarity with our kupuna..." M.A. Environmental Law, M.A. Indigenous Politics, Advocate for Free Hawaii

Debbie Miss July 2015

"We're so fortunate to live in a place with the opportunity to have food sustainability. GMOs won't feed the world; small scale organic farms, local food distribution and community supported agriculture will. Utilizing what thrives here and supporting those who are growing it is the best way to end the corrupt domination of our food supply. We cannot revolt until we can feed ourselves!" Surfer, Sailor, GMO Activist

Lauryn Miss August 2015

"The collusion of government (county, state and federal) with the chemical companies is painfully obvious to anyone paying attention. As long as we are stuck with this system, the only chance we have of changing that, is by electing better people into office. Play their game to win; fight the battles with pens and paper. We need to get money out of politics and increase our voter turnout..." BAB Creative Director, Maui Chapter Coordinator, Cover Role Model 2015

Stephanie Miss September 2015

"I am a mother of four. I beat cancer naturally. I avoid Genetically Engineered and pesticide laden foods because I believe that our Divinely created bodies deserve Divinely created nutrition." Concerned Mother, Clean Food Enthusiast

Autumn Miss October 2015

"The human relationship to plants as food, medicine and teacher, is deeper and more complex than science will ever understand. the biotech industry is messing with the DNA of the plant world, introducing new and increased chemical use in agriculture and our environment, and dividing communities by framing the debate about our future in terms of health vs. economy. We must unite against these corporations..." Medical Herbalist, Surfer, Concerned Mom, Founder of Maui United

Monica Miss November 2015

"I own and operate a cold press juice business here on Maui. I source from all local, organic and pesticide free farms. We are in the midst of a food crisis, and GMOs are a key instigator, the aim of my business is to empower the people. By using local, pesticide and GMO free produce, I create an awareness on how we take control of our health by using preventative measures, and why we should choose local and GMO free. My business and this fight go hand in hand." Owner of R.I.P.E. Juice Maui

Carlyn & Joy Miss Decembers 2015

"The biggest problem with GMOs is that they are threatening our health. We didn't always have GMOs, so clearly it's something we can all live without right baby chick?" "Many people tend to overlook the serious threats that GMOs pose to human and animal health. It's time that we all take a stand, and I'm glad that I get to be a part of this movement." Local Food Enthusiasts

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