The 9th Annual HFUU Convention is happening at Mahi Pono Community Farmlands from Friday, November 8th until Sunday, November 10th. This year’s theme is Growing Hawai‘i Agriculture, and will feature many presenters, interactive engagement, hands-on demos, regenerative ag discussions, and more. See a private screening of Fantastic Fungi, and the convention will also feature local […]
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Taste of Upcountry at Montessori School of Maui
Taste of Upcountry will be at Montessori School of Maui on Saturday, September 28th. For this year’s annual event, attendees can look forward to another amazing evening of collaborations between Maui’s chefs, local farmers, and purveyors. Enjoy tasting delicious island-grown foods and local products all in support of Montessori students. There’ll be chef tasting stations, […]
Maui Liliko’i Festival at Naplili Farmers Market
The Maui Liliko’i Festival is happening at Naplili Farmers Market on Saturday, September 21st. Celebrate Hawai‘i’s beautiful and tasty passionfruit with Hawaiian music, dance, the Lilikoi Cooking Contest, local vendors, sweet and savory treats, keiki crafts and games, silent auctions, and more. Free. 8am. Napili Farmers Market, (Honoapi‘ilani Hwy. and Napilihau St., Lahaina); 808-446-4561. photo […]
Lā ‘Ulu Breadfruit Day at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens
2019’s Lā ‘Ulu (Breadfruit Day) is happening at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens on Saturday, September 7th. For their third annual event, the community can enjoy a variety of ‘ulu food booths, breadfruit cooking demos, Pacific ‘ulu varieties for sale, a Hawaiian plant sale, Hawaiian hula, live music, free cultural activities, and more. Free. 10am. Maui […]
Maui AgFest & Livestock Fair at War Memorial Complex
The Annual Maui AgFest & Livestock Fair will be at War Memorial Complex on Saturday, June 1st. The all-day event will feature so many incredible activities and educational opportunities with Maui farmers, ranchers, and agriculture educators. Enjoy the Maui 4-H Youth Livestock Show & Auction, the Maui Legacy Farmers Pancake Breakfast, the Grand Taste featuring […]
Maui County Ag Festival at Maui Tropical Plantation
The annual Maui County Ag Festival will take place at the Maui Tropical Plantation on Saturday, April 7. Their 11th annual event will feature a Maui Legacy Pancake Breakfast, bingo, raffles and a keiki zone complete with bouncers, farm games, trampolines, pony and horse rides, magic shows and face painters. There’ll also be live music, talk story moments […]
Mauna Kahalawai February Locavore Potluck at Mill House Bar and Restaurant
The Mauna Kahalawai February Locavore Potluck will be at The Mill House on Thursday, Feb. 8. Here’s a great opportunity for the public to mingle with Hawaii Farmers Union United (HFUU) staff and members. The event will offer networking opportunities, entertainment, giveaways, locally grown foods and guest speakers like Cheryl King of Turtle Island Restoration, Brittney Clements, […]
Chayote Squash Cooking Workshop at Hali`imaile Community Garden
There’s a Chayote Squash Cooking Workshop at Hali`imaile Community Garden on Saturday, Oct. 28. Learn more about this interesting and tasty squash that’s actually in the cucumber family. The workshop will provide opportunities to tour the squash field, learn how to grow chayote, and ideas about how to use chayote in recipes. There will also […]
Little Chef, Big Chef at Grand Wailea Resort
Little Chef, Big Chef will be at the Grand Wailea Resort on Friday, Oct. 13. This is the Boys and Girls Club of Maui’s third annual gala. See Maui’s top chefs partnered with club members for fun culinary competitions. Enjoy delicious appetizers and vote for your favorites. There’ll be teams from each of Maui’s six […]
Keokea Ho`olaule`a at the Keokea Marketplace
The Keokea Ho`olaule`a will take place at the Keokea Marketplace on Saturday, June 24. The community is invited to enjoy daylong Upcountry hospitality with gorgeous views, live entertainment, keiki activities, arts and crafts vendors and a farmers market with fresh produce, plants and flowers. Free. 10am. Keokea Market Place, (Mile Marker 17, Kula); 808-870-3220; [email protected] […]
Annual Maui County Agriculture Festival at Maui Tropical Plantation
The 10th annual Maui County Agriculture Festival happens at the Maui Tropical Plantation this Saturday, Apr. 1. The day will begin with a Legacy Farmers Pancake Breakfast and Bingo, and will continue with cooking classes, demonstrations, horseback rides, bouncy castles, farm animals, barnyard games, farmers market, “liquid garden,” Chef’s Challenge and a Grand Taste featuring 12 chef stations. […]
Coffee Berry Borer 101 Workshop at Kula Community Center
There will be a Coffee Berry Borer 101 Workshop at the Kula Community Center this Monday, Jan. 9. In November, the Coffee Berry Borer (CBB), a damaging coffee plant pest, was found in Maui coffee farms. If left unmanaged, CBB can cause over 80 percent cherry infestation and will eventually lead to immense damage to Hawaii’s coffee industry […]
Taste of Upcountry at Montessori School of Maui
Taste of Upcountry will take place at the Montessori School of Maui this Saturday, Oct. 8. The event will highlight many of Maui’s most talented chefs and local farmers. Festivities will include lots of yummy food, adult beverages and refreshments, live acoustic Brazilian music and a silent and live auction. Proceeds raised will directly support the nonprofit […]
Rural Energy for America Program with John Antonio of USDA
On Wednesday, July 27, John Antonio will host “Rural Energy for America Program: REAP-ing What You Sow.” He’s USDA’s Rural Development Coordinator for the State of Hawaii and the workshop is part of Maui Economic Development Board’s Innovation Series. The workshop is for farmers, ranchers and/or small business owners interested in learning more about how to save money on energy […]
Grown Here Not Flown Here: Napili Flo Farm with Monica Bogar
Grown Here Not Flown Here: Napili Flo Farm with Monica Bogar All Photos: Sean M. Hower Monica Bogar is a self-taught soil geek. At first glance, it would seem ironic that she owns Napilo Flo Farm, which is an aquaponics operation. In fact, Bogar has engineered a very unique and proprietary system at her farm […]