As we struggle to stretch the value of our dollars during these difficult economic times, we ask the Hawaii community – retailers, wholesalers, distributors as well as consumers to, whenever possible, BUY LOCAL – IT MATTERS!

Buying local keeps the money flowing through our community and directly and indirectly supports our island families, friends and neighbors. 

           Can we make a difference?  The answer is a resounding, “YES.”

 Local Food Market Demand of Oahu Shoppers - Executive Summary

 Local Food Market Demand of Oahu Shoppers - Ulupono Initiative - OmniTrak Group

 Local Foods Marketing - USDA National Report

 Hawaii's Specialty Crops - Value Added Strategies

 Hawaii's Speciality Crops - Bamboo - Specialty Crop Profile

 Hawaii's Specialty Crops - Black Pepper - Production & Marketing Profile

 Hawaii"s Specialty Crops - Cacao - Production & Marketing Profile

 Hawaii's Specialty Crops - Ginger - Production & Marketing Profile

 Hawaii's Specialty Crops - Sweet Potato - Production & Marketing Profile

 Hawaii's Specialty Crops - Taro - Taro Task Force Report

 Hawaii's Specialty Crops - Vanilla - Production & Marketing Profile

 "Buy Local" campaigns WORK - click here for a great survey 

 Buying Local contributes to the sustainability of our local communities - to view the video click here