In 2017, one of Kansas City’s longest organic farmers, John Kaiahua, passed on. Four organizations came together to establish the John Kaiahua Mentorship Award to recognize his unique leadership in the local farming community. The award’s goal is to honor farmers in our region who exemplify some of John’s finest qualities:
Mentoring: As a self-taught gardener and farmer, he knew and acted on the importance of passing on his knowledge; John was always teaching and mentoring farmers and gardeners he met.
Inspiring: John was an excellent farmer. He had high standards for his growing practices and for his products. His fields were immaculate and his produce was beautiful. He inspired other farmers to be as good as John.
We invite you to nominate people in the Kansas City growing community who embody these qualities. Please complete the simple form below so submit a nomination by January 4, 2023. The next awardee will be honored at the 2023 Annual Farmers & Friends Meeting on February 4, 2023.
