HFUU Legislative Hemp Support: In STRONG SUPPORT of SB2986 (with amendment) and in STRONG OPPOSITION of SB2973

Aloha HFUU Members & Subscribers, We are in need of your supportive testimonies and amendments of SB2986 and opposition of SB2973! SB2986 modifies burdensome and costly regulations. SB2973 and associated proposed rules will continue the double regulation of farmers, excessive bureaucracy that costs farmers and the state. For a glitch-free experience,remember to login to capitol.hawaii.gov before clicking the Support button(s). IN STRONG…

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HFUU Convention 2021 – Success!

Our annual convention this year was a success! Although it was virtual, we had over 600 registrants sign up and enjoy our convention content. We decided this year to have a donation-only event, so lucky for you the content is now all available for FREE on our Youtube channel. Check out the schedule below to…

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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,…

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$500 Grants to Farm Families Impacted by Covid-19

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HFUF was awarded $8,500 for small grants of $500 to farm families impacted by Covid-19. In collaboration with the Kohala Center and HFUU Chapters, these grants will be selected by July 31st. Farmers will need to apply for these grants which are due on July 28th. Download the criteria and information Download the application Farm…

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HFUU Together: #3 Chris Trump Korean Natural Farming, Drew Henmi performing

HFUU announces our next Community Music & Speaker Series with Na Hoku Hano Hano-nominated songwriter & performer Drew Henmi and world-renowned natural farming expert Chris Trump. 6:30pm: Zoom Room Opens (Members) 6:45pm: Drew Henmi: Musician 7:05pm: Vincent Mina HFUU 7:20pm: Chris Trump: Regenerative Soil Farming 8:00pm: Drew Henmi Wraps up 8:15pm: A Hui Hou Drew Henmi: Na Hoku Hano Hano-nominated songwriter and…

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Hawai‘i’s Food System: Food for All

Executive Summary: This report examines the food system of Hawai’i with special attention to low-income access to food. To do so, we examine the conditions under which low-income people currently obtain food. Then we examine the history of agriculture. Next we profile several promising food initiatives. Finally, we make recommendations for strengthening community-based food systems…

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On the Threshold of a Dream: Convention News

“I dream of a Hawai’i that can feed herself.” Them: “In this political climate?! You MUST be dreaming!” “Yeah, well, it’s all a process….” And here we are, NOW, on the threshold of another major milestone for Hawai’i Farmers Union United, in service to family farmers and the ohana’s they feed. We are in the…

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HI Ag Conference, AG2017, Seeking Presenters

The 2017 Ag Conference call for proposals was extended to April 17. Review the call for proposal here.  Application is at the bottom of the page:  http://www.hiagconference.org/submit-proposal.html The Agricultural Leadership Foundation of Hawai‘i (ALFH) will host the Hawai‘i Agriculture Conference, AG2017, on August 29-30, 2017 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. The Hawai‘i AG2017 Organizing Committee…

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Traditions-To-Transitions

Secure Your Family Farm for the Future Topics include: • Tax planning • Legal planning • Conflict management • Transition team professionals • Guest speakers: Dale Bonar, Ph.D.; Kyle Caires, Ph.D.; Kristen Spees, Attorney at Law; Kendra Wong, C.P.A.; Bevanne Bowers, Mediator & Attorney at Law, & more

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AmazonSmile Program Gives .5% to HFUF For Each Purchase

What is AmazonSmile? AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Hawaii Farmers Union every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to Hawaii Farmers Union. How do I shop at AmazonSmile? To shop at AmazonSmile simply…

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