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Maui’s 2022 STEMworks Solutions Agriculture Challenge winners announced [MauiNow]

Mahi Pono and the Maui Economic Development Board announced the winners of its 2022 STEMworks Solutions Agriculture Challenge. Students from King Kekaulike and Baldwin high schools secured top honors and were awarded cash prizes: 1st Place: King Kekaulike High School Edwin Barrett ($500) 2nd Place: King Kekaulike High School Liam Baush ($166.66) Jeremy DuPont ($166.66) Kaitlin Kitagawa ($166.66) 3rd Place: Baldwin High School Kalokuokamaile Kellow ($125) Janessa Baguio-Larena ($125) Jairo Baguio-Larena ($125) Adrian Burke ($125) The 2022 STEMworks Solutions Agriculture Challenge was open to all Hawaiʻi high school and undergraduate students and presented them with a STEM-related problem to solve. More than 125 students entered the challenge,… Read More »Maui’s 2022 STEMworks Solutions Agriculture Challenge winners announced [MauiNow]

Save the Date for Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair 2022

Maui AgFest and 4-H Livestock Fair to make a comeback in June [Maui News]

The Maui AgFest and 4-H Livestock Fair, which aims to showcase local farming and ranching operations, will return on June 4 after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. Photos courtesy of Maui County Farm Bureau The Maui County Farm Bureau will hold its Maui AgFest and 4-H Livestock Fair this summer after two years of having to forego the popular event due to COVID-19, the organization announced. The Maui AgFest and 4-H Livestock Fair, which aims to showcase local farming and ranching operations, will return on June 4 after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. Photos courtesy of Maui County… Read More »Maui AgFest and 4-H Livestock Fair to make a comeback in June [Maui News]

Save the Date for Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair 2022

KULA, Maui, HI (April 4, 2022) – After two years “off,” the Maui County Farm Bureau is thrilled to announce the date for this year’s Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair. The popular event will take place at War Memorial Special Events Field on Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m – 4:30 p.m.—and admission is free! All the signature events will be back, including the Maui Legacy Farmers Pancake Breakfast, Grand Taste, Keiki Zone, Maui 4-H Livestock Show and Auction, Grown on Maui Farmers’ Market, Ag Education, and food booths/food trucks. AgFest is presented for all of Maui to attend… Read More »Save the Date for Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair 2022

Maui County Farm Bureau names new board members [MauiNow]

For the new two-year term, Maui County Farm Bureau retained some current board members and elected some new ones, including Bobbie Patnode and Jayson Watts. Bobbie Patnode is the “mom partner” in Patnode Family Farm, together with husband Jack and son Ben. The Patnodes have been farming commercially on Maui since 2012. Their farm on Crater Road grows mostly root vegetables such as Japanese and Korean daikon, beets, watermelon radish, onions, and more, all using organic methods. Being up high (3,700 feet), they are able to grow fruits like peaches and apples, with close to 50 fruit trees. Bobbie grew up… Read More »Maui County Farm Bureau names new board members [MauiNow]

MCFB E-Newsletter ~ Oct/Nov 2021

MCFB Ramps Up ‘Grown on Maui’ Awareness for HolidaysMaui County Farm Bureau wants everyone to know: now is the time to get serious about buying local! With the holiday season quickly approaching, MCFB is kicking off a comprehensive Fall/Winter campaign to reinvigorate the Grown on Maui trademark and remind residents and visitors to buy Grown on Maui produce, products, proteins, flowers and plants. The GOM marketing pieces are free of charge and can be requested online at www.mauicountyfarmbureau.org. Retail outlets may also request to be listed on MCFB’s website as a place to purchase Grown on Maui goods. “We are… Read More »MCFB E-Newsletter ~ Oct/Nov 2021

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