i want to introduce you to laura rodriguez. come on. go ahead. >> for her outstanding service, we would like to reward her with the heart of gold award. you, too. one on each side. >> greetings, everyone. i want to begin by thanking the incredibly dedicated farmers who get up at an average of 2:30 in the morning to bring us this wonderful food. i like you to offer a warm hand to the farmers here today. of course, our great food producers. nutrition services is part of the sentences the department of health. it includes ic and the feeling good project. we want to thank the farmers' market for bringing this wonderful food that is the foundation of good health to san francisco and to a community that really appreciate it. this place is buzzing from the moment the farmers arrive. at 7:00 p.m., people are already shopping. the farmers' market has been committed to feeding this community and has accepted food stamps from the very first day they opened. they have also supported the wic and senior voucher programs to make fruits and vegetables