ABOUT
Hawai‘i Farmer's Union United
Aloha and welcome to the official web portal for Hawai’i Farmers Union United (HFUU) now representing 16 regional chapters across 6 Hawaiian islands. HFUU (est. 2010) is the fastest growing state chapter within the National Farmers Union (est. 1902). Meet our Leadership, review our bylaws, policies, or contact us.
- Under the Member menu discover our generous member benefits, join or renew your membership.
- Use the pulldown under chapters to learn more Hawai'i's unique agricultural regions and see if there is a chapter in your area.
- Make sure you are subscribed to our Email Newsletter so that you receive updates about HFUU, ag related events and opportunities, and upcoming chapter meetings in your area.
- You can find press releases along with HFUU presidents and committee reports on our blog. To control your profile and preferences and subscribe to newsletters create an account, Login.
- Creating a local food movement for now and future generations requires participation as a producer and consumer in making Hawai’i food secure and self sustaining. If you value our mission, tax deductible donations are accepted through the HFU Foundation. Mahalo nui loa.
HFUU Mission
Our mission is to advocate for the sovereign rights of family farmers, ranchers, and fishers to create regenerative and sustainable agricultural communities that benefit the people of Hawaiʻi through education, cooperation and legislation.
HFUU Vision
Our vision is a Hawai’i in which farm families and their communities are respected, valued, and
have achieved economic prosperity and social justice that restores regenerative, sustainable agriculture and food security.
WHO is HFUU?
HFUU is composed of 16 Chapters across the Hawaiian Islands. We are represented with a seat on the Hawaiʻi Board of Agriculture.
Our Members are Farmers Union made up of farmers, gardeners, and folks that purchase and consume locally produced products!
We are a grassroots producer-driven organization with leadership demonstrating support for family agriculture as the basis for thriving rural communities. Those communities, in turn, are vital to the health and economic well-being of the entire U.S. economy.
The key to our success and credibility has been Farmers Union’s grassroots structure in which policy positions are initiated locally. Whether the issue is food safety, dairy, specialty crops, trade or any other item facing America’s family farmers – Farmers Union listens to its members.
Our membership includes family farmers, fisherman, ranchers and consumers in all 50 states. Farmers Union has 25 state/regional organizations but even in states where there is no formal state organization, you’re likely to find Farmers has a presence. If you are from one of these states, join as a member of the national organization.
A Foundation and a Farm Advocacy Organization
We are One Body with Two Arms
Hawaii Farmers Union United: Our farm advocacy membership organization whose focus is on legislation, education, and cooperation. As a 501c(5) non-profit, any donations to the farm organization administration and activity are a business write off.
Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation: We are a 501c(3) non-profit charitable and educational outreach foundation. All donations made to the foundation are tax deductible.
National Farmers Union (NFU)
The National Farmers Union was founded in 1902, Farmers Union has a rich history and a bright future. Farmers Union continues to be the nation’s premier farm organization dedicated to family farm agriculture, cooperative businesses, and rural communities.Thoughts from our members:
- “Farmers Union has been a good advocate for rural America.”
- “I feel like I found my voice.”
- “I appreciate the lobbying to support farmers and ranchers.”
- “Farmers Union has shaped me into a mature adult and is one of the best organizations that can be found.”