4 Ag Hawaii is about working together - speaking with one voice - preserving our agricultural heritage & providing a sustainable future for our keiki
   

4 Ag Hawaii and its partners will build on its work of the past 8 years with the RETAH program in the area of sustainable agricultural development. The corporation is led by a diverse group of experienced members from all sectors of the economy. Specifically 4 Ag Hawaii will focus on the following:

Enhancement of Public Awareness programs to illustrate the importance of agriculture to Hawaii's future

Continued Support for Hawaii's Specialty Crops in conjunction with HDOA;

Continued Support for Hawaii's Ranchers

Continuation of Print; Radio and TV media consumer awareness of the "Buy Local, It Matters" initiative;

Enhancement of Educational & Community Outreach programs targeted to educate the teachers and children's awareness of the importance of food security business farmers.

4 Ag Hawaii is about ohana – giving back to the peoples of Hawaii and providing for a sustainable future for our keiki


http://hfbf.org

The Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation (HFBF) is a non-profit organization, incorporated in 1950, and currently representing 2,200 member families in ten counties throughout the State. They are united for the purpose of analyzing problems and formulating action to State's economy.

Their guiding policies originate at the grass roots County Farm Bureau level with th ideas, opinions and contributions of their concerned membership. They ecourage the participation of every member, and try to have open communication with them through our annual convention, county meetings and monthly newsletters.

http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/site

The College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources actively helps Hawaii diversify its economy, ensure an sustainable environment, and strengthen its communities and is the premier resource for tropical agricultural systems and natural resource management in the Asia-Pacific region.

 CTAHR News - February

http://hawaii.gov/hdoa

The Hawaii Department of Agriculture works to support, enhance and promote Hawaii's agriculture and aquaculture industries.

Hawaii's transition from mono-crop plantations, such as pineapple and sugarcane, to diversified agriculture, including nursery products, seed crops and other vegetable and fruit crops, is important to the state's economy, environment and lifestyle. Agriculture not only feeds the state, but it also keeps our unique working landscape green-feature appreciated by residents, as well as the million of visitors to lour islands.

Hawaii's agricultural products are valued around the world for superior quality and the sharing of the Aloha spirit. Hawaii is also a recognized world leader in aquaculture, producing the finest seafood products for Hawaii consumers and export markets.

In addition, HDOA protects our agricultural interests with food security and food safety initiatives, supporting farmers with affordable land and water, providing financial assistance to farmers and assuring quality of produce.

  HDOA News - February

 

"This material is based upon work supported by the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under Award No. 2007-39537-18540 and 4 Ag Hawaii"

 

NRCS Pacific Islands Area

"Our People... Our Islands... In Harmony"

Our goal is to protect, enhance, and preserve our soil, water, air, plants, and animals using sound science and expertise

 

This is a USDA-wide effort to create new economic opportunities by better connecting consumers with local producers. It is also the start of a national conversation about the importance of understanding where your food comes from and how it gets to your plate

 

The Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, Inc. (HCC) is the Statewide umbrella organization comprised of the five county level Cattlemen’s Associations. Our 110+ member ranchers represent over 60,000 head of beef cows; more than 75% of all the beef cows in the State. Ranchers are the stewards of over 1 Million acres of land in Hawaii, or 25% of the State’s total land mass.