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The USDA recently announced the Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment (RTCP) Program, which helps eligible farmers and ranchers recover a portion of the cost of transporting farm supplies and agricultural products. Apply by Sep 30.
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Storm recovery support for Oahu based HFB members
Hawaiian Earth Products is offering special pricing on their products at their Wahiawa location. Don’t forget to bring your membership card, so that they can apply the discount on your purchase. Available until Monday, August 31.
Don't miss your chance to apply to the Hawai'i Farmers Disaster Relief Fund. The fund is open to agricultural producers with unmet disaster-related recovery needs.
🗓️ Applications are open through July 31, 2026, at 11:59 pm HST
🔗 Click to learn more: buff.ly/KdvVLWo
Check out the Agricultural Leadership Foundation of Hawai‘i's Hawai‘i Agricultural Conference.
📅 Event Date: November 9 & 10
📍 Location: Waikaloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
🔗 Register Today: buff.ly/cW3apU8
ALFH look forward to seeing you there!
It’s the final count down! ⏰
We had the opportunity to share a preview of this weekend's Hawai’i State Farm Fair with KHON2, including a look at some of the plants that will be available for purchase from Mari’s Garden.
Learn more at: hawaiistatefarmfair.org
At DBEDT's 4th Annual Hawai'i Made Conference, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the Hawai'i Food & Product Innovation Network (FPIN) was signed.
This agreement establishes a way to connect producers with expertise, equipment, processing, & commercialization support.
🪴 Save the Date 💐
Join the Hawaii Floriculture & Nursery Association (HFNA) at their Fresh Look 2026 event from September 30 - October 2. Join them for an event filled with floriculture and professional growth.
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This morning at the Maui AgFest Pancake Breakfast, Dr. Keyser was honored as this year’s Maui Legacy Farmer.
For more than 20 years, Dr. Keyser has dedicated himself to strengthening Maui’s agricultural industry. Congratulations to Dr. Keyser on this well-deserved recognition!
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
