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Farm Produce Purchase Program

Through our grant with the County of Maui and the help of the Mayor’s office and the Office of Economic Development we are excited to announce a new program that starts today: the “Farm Product Purchase Program”. I want to thank Mayor Victorino and his team for expediting the steps necessary to get this program rolled out quickly. The Maui County Farm Bureau will be purchasing produce and fruit from farmers throughout Maui island and the County of Maui will be distributing it to residents in need. This program will be providing our farmers much needed cash to keep their… Read More »Farm Produce Purchase Program

Fresh and Local Matter

To ensure the well-being of today’s generations, we need to preserve agriculture now. Together we can make a difference. Ask for it by name. Is it Grown on Maui? “People want and need to eat locally grown fresh vegetables. I would like to see agriculture become a bigger part of the community as far as developmental plans are concerned.”– Bryan T. Otani, 4th generation farmer, Otani Farm. “Longs Drug Stores have always supported the local community in their products and services. The freshness and great quality is bar none, superior over produce and meats imported from the mainland.” – Ray… Read More »Fresh and Local Matter

Careers in Agriculture

More than 200 different agricultural-related careers exist, and as diversified agriculture, research, and technology expand, so do new opportunities. Ag careers roughly fall into four categories. Agricultural education for many of these careers can often be found within the State of Hawaii. Visit University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources for more information. Farming, Ranching, Agricultural Management: Focus: Entry-level positions. Education needed: Business- and computer know-how. Agricultural schooling is preferred. Agricultural Engineering: Focus: Economical solutions through cost-effective, commercial applications. Education needed: A college degree in science, mathematics, or computer programming is helpful. Agricultural and food science: Focus:… Read More »Careers in Agriculture

Maui Farmer’s Markets

Here’s a comprehensive list of farmer’s markets on Maui. Leave us a comment below if any of this information is outdated, or if you know of a market that isn’t listed here. Farmer’s Market of Maui, Kihei 61 South Kihei Road, Kihei, HI 96753-8801 808-875-0949 Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Long’s Drugs, Kihei 1215 South Kihei Road, Kihei, HI 96753 808-879-2033 Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–noon Lipoa Street Farmer’s Market 95 Lipoa Street, Kihei, HI 96753 808-357-4564 Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–noon Maui Open Market, Maui Tropical Plantation 1670 Honoapi‘ilani Hwy, Wailuku, HI 96793 808-446-4128 Sunday and Monday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.… Read More »Maui Farmer’s Markets