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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

    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

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      New members Bobbie Patnode and Jayson Watts were elected last week to join the Maui County Farm Bureau board [Maui News]

        Maui County Farm Bureau Names New Board Members New members Bobbie Patnode and Jayson Watts were elected last week to join the Maui County Farm Bureau board for the next two-year term. The nonprofit organization consists of farms and ranch families, agricultural industries, and associated organizations that support agriculture in Maui County. 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 where their lot on Crater Road grows mostly root vegetables, such as Japanese and Korean daikon, beets, watermelon radish, onions, and more,… Read More »New members Bobbie Patnode and Jayson Watts were elected last week to join the Maui County Farm Bureau board [Maui News]

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        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]

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          MCFB E-Newsletter ~ March 2022

            MCFB Names New Board Members For the new two-year term, Maui County Farm Bureau retained some current board members and elected some new ones. New board members include Bobbie Patnode and Jayson Watts. Bobbie Patnode, DirectorBobbie 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… Read More »MCFB E-Newsletter ~ March 2022

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            MCFB E-Newsletter ~ December 2021

              MCFB’s board of directors will continue to serve our members and work hard in support of a viable agricultural industry. Leading the way is Kyle Caires (20-22) who was re-elected board president; Joshua Shyloh Stafford-Jones (21-23) re-elected as vice president; Jayson Watts (21-23), one of two new directors who was elected secretary; and returning director and re-elected treasurer Tim Stevens (21-23).  Rounding out the board is the second new director Bobbie Patnode (21-23). She joins returning board members – Rodrigo “Rudy” Balala (20-22), Brendan Balthazar (20-22), James “Kimo” Falconer (20-22), Teena Rasmussen (20-22), and Heidi Watanabe (21-23) .  Our sincerest aloha… Read More »MCFB E-Newsletter ~ December 2021

              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

                MCFB E-Newsletter ~ September 2021

                  SAVE THE DATE: MCFB’s Virtual Meeting – Oct. 14 Maui County Farm Bureau will hold its Annual Membership Meeting online on Thursday, Oct. 14, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The webinar will be produced by Akakū Studios. MCFB will mail meeting packets to members on Friday, Oct. 1. Registration information will be in that packet. You will also receive a Mail Chimp notice in your email which you can easily click to register. Once you register, a Zoom link will be sent to your email. The meeting will include the announcement and presentation of MCFB’s 2021 Member Awards for Member… Read More »MCFB E-Newsletter ~ September 2021

                  MCFB E-Newsletter ~ August 2021

                    Maui County Farm Bureau’s Board of Directors and its Executive Director Warren K. Watanabe gathered to honor Woody and Carmen Goble of Goble’s Flower Farm as MCFB’s 2020 “Maui Legacy Farmers” Award honorees. MCFB’s “Maui Legacy Farmer” Award was established in 2016 to honor those in the agriculture industry on Maui for their lifetime achievement in Maui agriculture and contributions to our community. Traditionally presented at MCFB’s annual pancake breakfast at the Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair. The 2020 award was presented at a small dinner held at MauiWine on August 3. “Together Woody and Carmen have created a wonderful legacy of… Read More »MCFB E-Newsletter ~ August 2021

                    Native Hawaiian Farmers Funding Assistance

                    Native Hawaiian Farmers Encouraged to Apply for Renter and Homebuyer Programs

                      Wailuku, Maui, HI (July 27, 2021) – Hawaiian Community Assets (HCA) is aiming to fill a critical need in the community with a new financial assistance program for Native Hawaiian farmworkers. Farmers are encouraged to apply and receive practical help in a variety of areas. Among other possible benefits, applicants to the program may: get help to qualify for rental and mortgage loans; access loans up to $100,000 for home buying costs (income and other program restrictions apply); qualify for up to $11,500 in grant funds for home purchase; and learn about HCA’s grants for first month’s rent/deposit up to… Read More »Native Hawaiian Farmers Encouraged to Apply for Renter and Homebuyer Programs

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