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Maui County Farm Bureau Newsletter & AgFest Update

    MCFB Names New Board of Directors For the new two-year term, Maui County Farm Bureau retained nine board members and elected James “Jimmy” Gomes as its new member. The full board includes Rodrigo “Rudy” Balala, Brendan Balthazar, Kyle Caires, Matt Keiley, Bryan Otani, Ethan Romanchak, Tim Stevens, Theresa Thompson, Jayson Watts, and newly elected Jimmy Gomes. The election of officers will take place at MCFB’s board meeting in October. The board of directors meet on the first Wednesday of each month. MCFB’s General Membership Meetings are held on the third Wednesday in March, June, September, and December. MCFB Announces 2024… Read More »Maui County Farm Bureau Newsletter & AgFest Update

    Eat local, shop local, live local at the Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair

      KAHULUI–If you stop by the Haleakala Creamery booth at Maui AgFest next weekend, don’t be startled if you’re greeted by a goat! Rebecca Woodburn-Rist, owner of Maui’s “Farm to Spoon” goat dairy, will be selling her delicious goat milk caramel sauces and “Goatlato” ice cream with a little help from the herd. “I love working with animals to provide food; it allows for a deeper connection to the land, weather and lifecycles of animals and ourselves,” Rebecca says. “By doing something that I love, raising and milking goats, I can provide food for my community. I started Haleakala Creamery so… Read More »Eat local, shop local, live local at the Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair

      ‘Taste Education’ Series returns as a highlight of Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair 2024 [MauiNow]

        Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair is getting ready to kick off its 15thyear—and presenter Maui County Farm Bureau (MCFB) is celebrating by bringing back “Taste Education.” This special series features Grown on Maui guests and was part of AgFest’s beginnings back in 2010, and will once again delight ticket holders at this year’s AgFest on Saturday, June 1, at War Memorial Special Events and Baseball Fields. Along with the Taste Education Series will be everyone’s favorite signature attractions, like the 4-H Youth Livestock Show and Auction, Keiki Zone, Maui Legacy Farmers Pancake Breakfast, Grand Taste, and Grand Desserts. Sponsored… Read More »‘Taste Education’ Series returns as a highlight of Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair 2024 [MauiNow]

        “Taste Ed” Series Returns as Highlight of Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair 2024

          Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair is getting ready to kick off its 15thyear—and presenter Maui County Farm Bureau (MCFB) is celebrating by bringing back “Taste Education.” This special series features Grown on Maui guests and was part of AgFest’s beginnings back in 2010, and will once again delight ticket holders at this year’s AgFest on Saturday, June 1, at War Memorial Special Events and Baseball Fields. Along with the Taste Education Series will be everyone’s favorite signature attractions, like the 4-H Youth Livestock Show and Auction, Keiki Zone, Maui Legacy Farmers Pancake Breakfast, Grand Taste, and Grand Desserts. Sponsored… Read More »“Taste Ed” Series Returns as Highlight of Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair 2024

          Maui Agfest & 4H Livestock Fair

          Chefs Announced for Grand Taste 2024

            Grand Taste returns Sat., June 1, 2024 Are your tastebuds ready? The Grand Taste event at Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair just got sweeter, as presenter Maui County Farm Bureau (MCFB) adds on the final course: Grand Desserts! Both culinary events will take place during AgFest on Saturday, June 1, at War Memorial Special Events Field. Maui’s best chefs know that nothing tastes better than locally grown produce, island-raised meat and fresh-caught seafood. In this year’s Grand Taste, sponsored by ʻUlupono Initiative, Maui chefs will choose one of these ingredients to highlight in the competition to see who can… Read More »Chefs Announced for Grand Taste 2024

            Maui Agfest & 4H Livestock Fair

            Date set for the 15th Annual Maui AgFest & Livestock Fair

              15th Annual Maui AgFest & Livestock Fair Save the Date! Saturday, June 1, 2024 Maui County Farm Bureau is thrilled to announce the date for the 2024 Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair. Where: War Memorial Complex in Wailuku When: Saturday, June 1, 2024Time: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Admissions $5 for Adults 19 and older18 and under with student ID FREEPurchase Admission Tickets HERE or CASH Only at the entrance. All the signature events will be back, including the Maui Legacy Farmers Pancake Breakfast, Grand Taste & Grand Desserts!, Keiki Zone, Maui 4-H Livestock Show and Auction, Grown on… Read More »Date set for the 15th Annual Maui AgFest & Livestock Fair

              Grand Taste at Maui Agfest

              Grand Taste and Inaugural Grand Dessert at Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair [Maui Now]

                The Grand Taste event at Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair just got sweeter, as presenter Maui County Farm Bureau adds on the final course: Grand Desserts. Both culinary events will take place during AgFest on Saturday, June 3, at War Memorial Special Events Field. Event organizers say, “Maui’s best chefs know that nothing tastes better than locally grown produce, island-raised meat and fresh-caught seafood.” In this year’s Grand Taste, sponsored by ʻUlupono Initiative, 11 Maui chefs will utilize specific ingredients to highlight in the competition to see who can create the best main dish or “potluck” dish. Maui’s top… Read More »Grand Taste and Inaugural Grand Dessert at Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair [Maui Now]

                Grand Taste 🍧 Grand Dessert at Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair

                  MCFB Announces Grand Taste & Inaugural Grand Desserts!at Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair 2023 Talented local chefs gear up to present their dishes and sweet treats for judges and public. Are your tastebuds ready? The Grand Taste event at Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair just got sweeter, as presenter Maui County Farm Bureau (MCFB) adds on the final course: Grand Desserts! Both culinary events will take place during AgFest on Saturday, June 3, at War Memorial Special Events Field. Maui’s best chefs know that nothing tastes better than locally grown produce, island-raised meat and fresh-caught seafood. In this… Read More »Grand Taste 🍧 Grand Dessert at Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair

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                  Get Ready for Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair 2023

                    MCFB calls for volunteers to help with celebration of island ag.With summer just around the corner, it’s time once again for Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair! This much-loved event is presented by Maui County Farm Bureau (MCFB) and takes place at War Memorial Special Events Field on Saturday, June 3, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Marking the 14th celebration of AgFest, this year’s affair commemorates the important role of agriculture on Maui with all the popular signature events, education, food and fun—plus a few new features. Once again, MCFB will honor our dedicated island farmers with the Maui… Read More »Get Ready for Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair 2023

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                    MCFB E-Newsletter ~ February 2023

                      Aloha! A new year brings new opportunities, new bills to track in the state legislature, as well as new faces to Maui County Farm Bureau; as two new directors have been elected to serve on the board this fall. Across the County of Maui, we have new members of the County Council and a new Mayor, and our Maui County Senators and Representatives continue to hold key leadership roles across various committees for the 2023 legislative session. We deeply value our partnerships with these policy makers to continue serving our members, and the community at large, to sustain viable agricultural… Read More »MCFB E-Newsletter ~ February 2023

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