Join the 2019 Hawaii Agriculture Conference (AG2019), on October 15-16th. Hosted by the Agriculture Leadership Foundation of Hawaii (ALFH), this convention brings all sectors of agriculture together at the Hawaii Convention Center. This years theme, AGdaptation: Hawaii’s Growing Opportunity, will explore ways in which the agriculture industry can adapt and thrive in these changing times. The Agriculture Leadership Foundation of Hawaii (ALFH) will provide participants and attendees with the opportunity to:

• Connect with industry leaders who are developing cutting-edge ideas and techniques.
• Learn about new and innovative ways of shaping businesses for positive long-term impacts.
• Identify brand development opportunities within the value chain.
• Shape strategies for industry resiliency.
• Explore how to maximize future markets in the context of national and state regulations.
• Build relationships within the value chain to amplify individual businesses and the entire industry.  
• Hear from Hawai‘i’s next generation of potential farmers, ranchers, and growers.

This years AG2019 will also Feature a Grower-Buyer Meet-Up in order to facilitate successful sales relationships between producers and purchasers.

October 16, 2019 (Day 2 of the AG2019 Conference)
6:30 am – 7:00 am – Grower Set-up and event registration
7:00 am – 7:30 am – Introduction to Event
7:30 am – 8:30 am – Meet-ups take place
8:30 am – AG2019 plenary and concurrent sessions begin 

To register please visit the Hawaii Agriculture Conference website, where you can find more information about Sponsors, Speakers, Registration, Current Sponsors, Exhibitor Info, and Partner Events.

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Farmers and Agriculture enthusiasts, please join us September 12, 2019, from 12:00 to 2:00 pm, for A Deeper Dive into the Pesticide Label! Located at the Hawaii Department of Agriculture Conference Room, this workshop will provide a refresher on dilution rates for pesticide application, along with pupus and refreshments. Guest speaker Emilee Wedekind-Balualua, Hawaii Department of Agriculture, will share her knowledge and expertise on the subject, as well as provide an application demonstration.

This event is FREE, so sign up today! Please call or text Lisa Rhoden (808-343-8196), by September 10, 2019, to secure your spot!

Farmers and Agriculture enthusiasts, please join us August 28th, 2019, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, for A Deeper Dive into the Pesticide Label! Located at the Hawaii Agriculture Research Center, this workshop will provide a refresher on dilution rates for pesticide application, along with pupus and refreshments. Guest speaker Esther Medrano, Hawaii Department of Agriculture, will share her knowledge and expertise on the subject, as well as provide an application demonstration.

This event is FREE, so sign up today! Please call or text Lisa Rhoden (808-343-8196), by August 27, 2019, to secure your spot!

The Hawaii Polo Club will be hosting a Sustainable Harvest Celebration on August 4th, 2019. Join us on the North Shore Ocean Front Feild, to celebrate the local agriculture industry. This event will feature four local farms stocked with fresh produce for purchase at the Polo farmers market, as well as ono grinds from local restaurants. Grab a hot plate from Maya’s Tapas & Wine Bar, Ke Nui Kitchen, Oahu Hoa, or The Cosmic Kitchen, to enjoy while you watch the match! This event is family-friendly and community-oriented, so bring your Keiki! Purchase tickets online at Hawaii Polo Club, or at the gate upon arrival. Gates open at 11:00 am, with the first match at 2:00pm. Stay a little later and enjoy a live band at 5:00pm! We hope to see you there!