Annual Member Meeting December 12th, 2021
HAWAI’I FARMERS UNION UNITED AMMENDED NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 2021 TO VOTE ON ELECTION OF THE VICE PRESIDENT, ADOPTION OF ANY POLICIES AND BYLAW AMENDMENTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE CONVENTION Hawai’i Farmers Union United (HFUU) is organized as a nonprofit corporation under the Hawai’i Nonprofit Corporations Act,…
Read MoreMusic & Speaker #27: Ulu Expert Anissa Lucero with Music by Ydine Sandberg
We are pleased to announce that for our 27thMusic & Speaker Series event we have Ulu EXPERT Anissa Lucero of Hawaii Ulu Coopeartive, with music by the amazing Ydine Sandberg. Anissa Lucero has over 11 years experience in agriculture on Hawaiʻi Island and has been with Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Co-op since itsʻ inception in 2016 playing an integral role at the…
Read MoreMusic & Speaker #26: All Things Haloa with Bobby Pahia & Kawewehi Pundyke – Sponsored by HomeLight
We are pleased to announce that for our 26th Music & Speaker Series event we have ‘All Things Haloa’ featuring two cultural leaders: Bobby Pahia of Hawai’i Taro Farm and Kawewehi Pundyke of Loiloa in I’ao Valley. Bobby Pahia is the farm manager of Hawaii Taro Farm. The farm supplies dozens of restaurants on island with several varieties of kalo and other…
Read MoreFAM (Farm Apprenticeship Mentoring) now accepting applications for 2021-2022 Cohort
Maui’s agricultural future is now. Maui, HI.: The Hawaii Farmers Union United is excited to announce applications are now being accepted for the Farm Apprentice Mentoring (FAM) programs’ 7th cohort! Led by the dynamic team of Sara Gilligan, Outreach and FAM Program Director, and Makenna Anderson, Outreach and Program Coordinator. Sara brings over 20 years…
Read MoreMusic & Speaker #25: Fermentation Expert Donna Maltz with Music by Kelly Hyde
Music & Speaker #24: Food Hub/CSA Panel with Music by Tiana Malone Jennings
We are pleased to announce that for our 24th Music & Speaker Series event we had a Food Hub Panel feauturing: Maureen Datta with Adaptations CSA, Dr. Saleh Azizi with Kahumana CSA, and Scott Crawford with Hana Farmers Market & Online Market. The Musician for this evening was the incredible Tiana Malone Jennings of Puna,…
Read MoreHawaii Farmers Union Executive Board Meet To Integrate Wellness Into Annual Strategy For 2021-2022
For Immediate Release: August 13, 2021 Contact: Brynn Foster 808-220-0470 / Bfoster@voyagingfoods.com Hawaii Farmers Union Executive Board Meet To Integrate Wellness Into Annual Strategy For 2021-2022 Kohala, Hawaii – Hawaii Farmers Union executive board members held their annual strategy meetings at Starseed Ranch on the Big Island this week and are committed to incorporating wellness…
Read MoreMusic & Speaker #23: Soil Health Panel with Amy Koch & Dr. Susan Crow with Music by Noelani Love
Amy Koch is the Assistant Director for Soil Science for USDA NRCS Pacific Islands Area (PIA). In the 16 years she has served PIA as a soil scientist, Amy has developed expertise in the formation and properties of tropical and volcanic soils, including managing these unique soils for optimal soil health. Amy has a BS…
Read MoreMusic & Speaker #22: Kohala Chapter President Dash Kuhr with music by Jeff Tree
We are pleased to announce that for our 22nd Music & Speaker Series event we had Co-Founder and Executive Director of HIP Agriculture Dash Kuhr along with Big Island Musician Jeff Tree. Jeff Tree is a musician based on the Big Island of Hawaii. Jeff is a member of the HFUU Kohala branch and has…
Read MoreMusic & Speaker #21: Former HFUU Hana Chapter President Mikala Minn with Music by Fawn Helekahi-Burns
Music & Speaker Series Event #21: Manager of Mahale Farms in Hana, Maui Mikala Minn; Music by Fawn Helekahi-Burns. Presented by Hawai’i Farmers Union United. Mikala is born and raised in Hāna, now raising his family and a prominent person in the community. His paternal grandfather and grandmother came from Korea to Hana to work…
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