Hawaii Farm Bureau

Join us at the Flora De Mayo & Filipino Fiesta today, May 2nd! Stop by to say 👋 to the team or if you're able to donate to the Hawai’i Farmers’ Disaster Relief Fund. This fund supports farmers, especially immigrant farmers, in recovering from the Kona Lows.

Another Kona Low is expected this weekend 🌧️ please stay safe and take care. If you were impacted by the last storm, please submit a survey when you can. It will help us advocate for support where it's needed most. Survey: buff.ly/tyCSO9b

🌱 Learn more about produce safety with the Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity and the Cooperative Extension Agents from CTAHR. Click link to learn more: buff.ly/MyhXvw4

There is one week left 🚨 Don't forget to submit your 2025 Acreage Report to your county's Farm Service Agency office. This document needs to be submitted by March 13, 2026, if you are interested in applying for the USDA's Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program.

Our winter edition of the Hawai'i Farm & Food magazine has been printed 🖨️ Grab a copy of the magazine TODAY (Feb 26) at Ag Day at the Capitol from 11 am - 1 pm or at the Sunday Mililani Farmers' Market. Featured in the picture is extension agent, Jensen Uyeda, based on Oahu.

Join Hawaiʻi Ag & Culinary Alliance (HACA) and their State partners for their first ever Food & Product Innovation Network (FPIN) Day at the State Capitol. 📅 Today, February 25, 2026, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm @ State Capitol 4th Floor

Ag Day at the Capitol will be hosted thisThursday, February 26, 2026, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Come learn about Hawai'i's diverse agricultural sector. Booths will have educational displays, product samples, and much more. Don't forget to stop by and say hi 👋

Class XIX of ALFH's Agricultural Leadership Program visited the Hawaii State Capitol 🏛️ They met Senator Chris Lee, the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, and HFB's Executive Director to learn more about the legislative process. 🌱 Building up the next ag leaders.

🌱 USDA's Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops help small to medium sized operations offset eligible food safety certification costs. Contact your local Farm Service Agency for more information. 📆 Deadline to apply for calendar year 2025: January 31, 2026

See something, say something 🚨 help protect our farmers, ranchers, and the agricultural community. You can help by reporting any incidents or suspicious activity to the Ag Crime Tip Line. Text or call (808) 427-3323 to submit your report.

The Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) is looking for applicants for their Manufacturing Assistance Program (MAP). 📍 Deadline to apply is Friday, February 13, 2026 @ 11:59PM HST 📓 Learn more at >> buff.ly/6E0v1TB

After a two week holiday break, the HFB's Honolulu and Kailua Farmers' Markets will be returning this week.

New Year, new season, new growth 🌱 Wishing everyone a happy and healthy new year. Here's to another year to supporting our farmers, ranchers, growers, and everyone that supports Hawai'i's agriculture sector.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎄 Wishing you and your loved ones a holiday filled with love and laughter.

Discover more than just tropical fruit - during the cooler months, you can find tangerines 🍊, oranges, and persimmons at local farm and farmers' markets. These beauties were found at the Wednesday Honolulu Farmers' Market @ the Neal Blaisdell Center.

🛍️Support local this Saturday. 🛍️ Celebrate Small Business Saturday with us at our Saturday KCC Farmers' Market. 🧺 Every purchase made helps a farmer, baker, grower, or an artisan keep doing what they do best. Thank you for supporting local 🤙

From the Hawaii Farm Bureau, we wish you and your ohana fun and safe Thanksgiving celebrations. 🦃 Don't forget to support our local farmers and ranchers this holiday season. 🌱

🥑🍊 Did you know you can grow avocados & persimmons in Hawaiʻi? Avocados can be found in warm, lowland regions. Persimmons, on the other hand, prefer colder areas such as Kula from Hashimoto's Kula Persimmons. These were found at our Mililani Farmers' Market from King's Farm.

Our Executive Director is back on the road! 🐮 This past weekend, he represented the Hawai'i Farm Bureau at the Hawai'i Cattlemen's Council Annual Convention and Meeting. Before leaving, he even spotted Governor Josh Green and HCC's Managing Director Nicole Galase.

🚧 Construction for the Central Oʻahu Agriculture and Food Hub has begun. 🚧 Today, HFB Executive Director Brian Miyamoto joined by state and community leaders, took part in this momentous occasion. Mahalo to everyone who helped bring this project to life.