Farming in Hawaii

Hawaii Agriculture Farm Crops
Annual Revenue
(past 5 years average)
Wheat: $7,508,034
Rice: $0
Grains: $0
Soybeans: $0
Sunflower Seed & Oil: $0
Peanuts: $0
Cotton: $0
Cotton Seed: $0
Tobacco: $0
Fruits & Juice: $43,759,980
Tree & Nuts: $10,708,766
Vegetables: $0
Livestock: $1,331,675
Hides & Skins: $428,319
Poultry: $383,169
Fats & Oils: $128,153
Dairy: $600,255
Feeds: $204,136
Seeds: $576,057
Other: $21,276,522
TOTAL: $86,905,067

Hawaii Agriculture - Google News

Funds coming for farm, water improvements - Maui News

Funds coming for farm, water improvements Maui News Neil Abercrombie is releasing more than $13 million for various capital improvement projects that invest in Hawaii's agriculture industry and upgrade water infrastructure, including money for the aging Molokai irrigation system.

Applications for Monsanto Hawaii scholarships available - Maui News

Applications for Monsanto Hawaii scholarships available Maui News The separate Hawaii Agricultural Scholarship was established last year to encourage students interested in a career in agriculture. To apply, students must be enrolled full time or have been accepted to an accredited college or university other than ... and more »

Farm Bureau convention focuses on water - Frederick News Post (subscription)

Farm Bureau convention focuses on water Frederick News Post (subscription) By Ike Wilson A gathering of 7000 farmers at the 93rd annual American Farm Bureau Federation Meeting in Hawaii focused on water regulations that affect 11 states, including Maryland, Point of Rocks farmer Chuck Fry said. The national organization met ... and more »

Growing places on Oahu - National Post (blog)

National Post (blog)

Growing places on Oahu National Post (blog) An employee at the farm told me about the time they pulled a full truck out of the soil that is now lush and green, dotted with taro plants poking up from the marshy earth. Taro is Hawaii's most culturally significant crop — according to island myth, ... and more »

Illinois Farm Bureau members, leaders attend American Farm Bureau Federation ... - Canton Daily Ledger

Illinois Farm Bureau members, leaders attend American Farm Bureau Federation ... Canton Daily Ledger Farm Bureau members from across the country gathered in Honolulu, Hawaii, for the annual meeting, taking part in Young Farm and Rancher competitions, general sessions and the delegate business session, in which members set policy for the coming year. and more »

Farm Land Flip Flop? Hawaii Ag Officials Change Position on Hoopili - Honolulu Civil Beat

Farm Land Flip Flop? Hawaii Ag Officials Change Position on Hoopili Honolulu Civil Beat By Sophie Cocke 01/19/2012 Three years ago, state agriculture officials insisted that losing hundreds of acres of Oahu farm land to development would be a serious setback for local food production in Hawaii. Earlier this month, state agriculture ... and more »

Winter low temperatures aren't as low as they used to be - Nashua Telegraph

Winter low temperatures aren't as low as they used to be Nashua Telegraph The US Department of Agriculture has an official answer: Yes, at least in terms of average low temperatures. Those averages are about five degrees warmer than 22 years ago, according to its new map of plant-hardiness zones. and more »

Drought Gives Big Island Natural Disaster Designation - KITV Honolulu

Maui Now

Drought Gives Big Island Natural Disaster Designation KITV Honolulu HONOLULU -- Governor Neil Abercrombie announced Thursday that the US Department of Agriculture has designated Hawaii County as a primary natural disaster area resulting from ongoing drought conditions. The governor applied last month for the ... Hawai'i County Drought Conditions Warrant Natural Disaster Designation ...Hawaii Reporter Isle drought warrants natural disaster designationHawaii 24/7 (press release) Abercrombie releases $13M for Hawaii ag improvementsPacific Business News Honolulu Star-Advertiser -Maui Now all 11 news articles »

Hawaii also is a paradise for ag - Quad City Times

Hawaii also is a paradise for ag Quad City Times My husband, Robb, and I made the journey to attend the American Farm Bureau Federation's annual meeting in Honolulu for two days, and then it was on to the “Big Island” for a three-day tour of Hawaiian agriculture. The second half of the journey was ... and more »

Hawaii farmers get big boost in funds from State - KHON2

Hawaii farmers get big boost in funds from State KHON2 Five Hawaii farms received a total of $285930 in grants Friday from the US Department of Agriculture. The grants allow farmers, cooperative members and business owners to better market their goods and services. "These grants will help our farmers, ...