This page is dedicated to listing resources that align with HFUU’s mission, vision and policies. If you are aware of a resource your fellow HFUU members might benefit from, please send links to hfuu@hfuu.org.

COVID-19 Response Gardening Resources

• 1943 Victory Garden Handbook (PDF download - relevant now, except for the fertilizer suggestions)
• 1943 Home Gardening in Hawaii (PDF download)

Video Resources

• HFUU YouTube Channel
• Local Seeds for Local Needs (Seed Saving Tips Specific to Hawaii Soils & Climate)

Land Acquisition Resources

• Finding Farmland: A Farmer’s Guide to Working with Land Trusts
  • (PDF download from the National Young Farmers Coalition, Jan. 2015)

Aquaponics/Aquaculture

• https://www.greenandvibrant.com/aquaponic-gardening

Organic Farming Systems

• Comprehensive summary: https://phys.org/news/2016-02-agriculture-key-world-sustainably.html
• https://phys.org/news/2015-04-price-nature-agriculture.html#nRlv
• https://phys.org/news/2015-06-agriculture-profitable-farmers.html#nRlv
• Organic Fertilizers – From Basic Concepts to Applied Outcomes
  • (Freely view-able online)

Sustainable Ag

• http://sustainableaged.org/conferences/2016-santa-cruz-ca/
• http://www.sustainablefoodtrade.org/
• http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2016/581922/EPRS_STU(2016)581922_EN.pdf
• http://www.thedfta.org/
• http://www.organicgrown.com/

Food Hubs/CSAs

• Farm Link Hawai‘i is an online marketplace and delivery service connecting growers and local buyers.
• https://localorbit.com/
• http://www.smallfarmcentral.com/
• http://www.csaware.com/

Industry Resources

• Hawai'i Island: Hawaii County Ag
• Hawaii Small Business Development Center (HSBDC)
  • Sign up for Events/Workshops

Emergency Preparedness

• Ultimate Guide to Disaster Preparedness on a Budget - Includes understanding the risks of your area, creating a disaster preparedness plan, easy survival skills, the ultimate disaster kit checklist, and more resources (Thank you Blake!)
• Flood Preparedness guide - Includes BEFORE, DURING and AFTER tips, also sections for pets and senior
• Water Categories and Water Damage Classifications - Includes the comparison of water damages and waters with comprehensive comparison
• Disaster Preparedness Plan - An infographic of different types of disasters
• How To Prepare For Natural Disasters - A complete guide for emergency
• Disaster Preparedness Essentials - Make sure you're ready for 72 hours on your own, thanks to this disaster preparedness toolkit.
• A Nurses Guide to First Aid and Disaster Preparedness - Submitted by 4H club participant, Kim Gregg.
• What to Have In Your Car In Case of Disaster: Being prepared for the worst
• Earthquake Preparedness: How to stay safe guide. Hawai'i ranks #3 for most earthquakes annually among US states.