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Peterson’s Upland Farm sells its last eggs after 114 years

Loyal customers lined up Friday at Peterson’s Upland Farm in Wahiawa, which is set to close after 114 years in business.

By Jamm Aquino

Feb. 23, 2024

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Sharon Peterson Cheape, left, greets longtime customer Ruth Valenzuela, mother of James Valenzuela, who was Peterson Cheape’s classmate at Leilehua High School, during the final day of operation at Peterson’s Upland Farm on Friday in Wahiawa.
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Sharon Peterson Cheape, left, carries a flat of eggs to longtime customer Jen Snow, and son Casey, 5.
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Sharon Peterson Cheape walks in front of the storefront during the final day of operation.
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Dulcie Honda, longtime friend of Sharon Peterson, arranges eggs during the final day of operation.
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Sharon Peterson Cheape greets customers.
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Wahiawa resident Maricel Tomas, right, presents Sharon Peterson Cheape with a gift.
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Dulcie Honda, longtime friend of Sharon Peterson, arranges eggs during the final day of operation.
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Martha Peterson, left, and daughter Sharon greet customers.
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Martha Peterson takes cell phone video during the final day of operation.
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Martha Peterson, left, and Dulcie Honda arrange the last of the egg orders.
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Sharon Peterson Cheape, left, thanks longtime customer Kira Kaloi.
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Sharon Peterson Cheape carries a flat of eggs.
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A line of cars stretching to California Avenue is seen during the final day of operation.
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Sharon Peterson Cheape, left, shakes hands with longtime customer Jen Snow, and son Casey, 5, during the final day of operation.
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Sharon Peterson Cheape greets customers during the final day of operation.
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Sharon Peterson Cheape carries a flat of eggs during the final day of operation.
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Sharon Peterson Cheape greets customers during the final day.
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Sharon Peterson Cheape greets customers during the final day of operation.
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Dulcie Honda, longtime friend of Sharon Peterson, talks on the phone to a customer.
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Sharon Peterson Cheape carries a flat of eggs during the final day of operation.
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A line of cars stretching to California Avenue is seen during the final day of operation.
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Wahiawa resident Maricel Tomas, right, presents Sharon Peterson Cheape with a gift.
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Sharon Peterson Cheape takes a waiting customer’s order.
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Sharon Peterson Cheape, left, shakes hands with longtime customer Jen Snow, and son Casey, 5, during the final day of operation.
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Cars queue up in line during the final day of operation.
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Martha Peterson, mother of Sharon Peterson, smiles as cars wait in line for their egg orders.
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Martha Peterson, left, gets a coffee mug from Dulcie Honda during the final day of operations.
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Sharon Peterson Cheape, right, carries a flat of eggs for a customer as mother Martha, left, takes video.

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