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What is Kauai Grown? The Kauai Grown program promotes our locally grown agricultural products and recognizes the farmers, ranchers, retailers, and restaurants that bring these products to the consumer.
Our goal is to help identify Kauai Grown products and experiences, and to capture what makes these products and experiences special – the people and fresh ingredients behind the products, and the diverse choices that are unique to Kauai.
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Kauai Grown Videos
KauaiGrownCommercial 15sec
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Kauai Grown Commercial 2019 v2
Hanalei Taro Clip
Barkaroo Bakery Clip
GoFarm Hawai'i Cucumber Course
GoFarm is coming to the westside! Cukes 101 Registration openGoFarm Hawaii is excited to announce a FREE Cucumber Course starting next month in Waimea. Finally we’re coming to the west side!
The workshop will cover everything from seed to harvest. Whether folks are new to growing cucumbers or looking to fine-tune their practices, Cukes 101 will offer insight.
Here are details:
- ® Register: Online Registration Form
- 💲 Cost: FREE
- 📅 Date: Nov 14-Jan 11
- 🕒 Time: Thursday zooms (5:30-6:30), In-Field Saturday (8:00-noon)
- 📍 Location: Waimea
Kauai Farm Bureau is proud of two members who were awarded grants from the County of Kauai - Office of Economic Development's Agriculture Farm Expansion Grants.
Jerry's Farm (Jerry Ornellas)
Watchara Farm (Belle and Brandon representing the members of the family).
Aloha KCFB and KG Members,
Jerry's Farm (Jerry Ornellas)
Watchara Farm (Belle and Brandon representing the members of the family).
Save the date and join us as we celebrate National Agriculture Week on March 16, 2024 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Kukui Grove Center. See the flyer below for event details.
For those interested in participating in this event, please contact us at admin@kauaicountyfarmbureau.org.
Mahalo,
KCFB
The Kauai County Farm Bureau and the Kauai Grown Program showcased locally grown produce and products at the Ag Day at the Capitol on Feb 8, 2024.
UH-CTAHR provided educational information on Cover Cropping, and GAP practices, and Brian Miyamoto provided information on Agricultural-related legislative issues. There was also a demonstration on Lychee Tree netting to control Rose Ring Parakeets and a walking tour of the Lychee Orchard in bloom.
Members were provided morning coffee by Kauai Roastery and fresh orange juice from Ueunten Farm. At noon, a delicious array of Okinawan foods was provided as a tribute to the past farmers.
Special Mahalo to the Ueunten Ohana for hosting this first membership meeting.
Please keep watching for KCFB/KG updates on the next membership meeting.
Kukui Grove - SPIRIT OF GIVING
HARVEST FESTIVAL 10 YEARS CELEBRATION
Join us for FOUR MONDAYS of the Spirit of Giving at the
Monday Pau Hana Market
Monday, 3pm-5:30pm
Nov. 27th, Dec. 4th, 11th and 18th
Donate a canned food item and receive a coupon to shop at Monday Pau Hana Market. Coupon value $1 while supplies last. Coupon valid the day of receipt.
Kauai County Farm Bureau 2023-2024 Mail-in Voting Results
September 19 2023
Due to rise in COVID cases, KCFB conducted a “no gather” 2023 Annual meeting. 197 “no gather” Annual meeting packets were mailed to voting members on August 30th. One(1) packet was returned Un-deliverable.
Mail-in ballots were received and tallied by Makena Miyake, Inc. 65 ballots were returned postmarked September 15th, making quorum.
58 ballots voted to expand the Board of Directors to 10(ten) members.
Congratulations to Fiscal year 2023-2024 Kauai County Farm Bureau Board of Directors! They were installed virtually, safely distanced over internet by State Executive Director of Hawaii State Farm Bureau on Tuesday, September 19th.
Laurie Ho, President
Jerry Ornellas, Vice President
Gary Ueunten, Secretary
Randy Uyehara, Treasurer
Waylon Brun, Director
Eric Hansen, Director
Sandi Kato-Klutke, Director
Tai-Li Medeiros, Director
James Robinson, Director
Bill Spitz, Director
These volunteers will lead KCFB and Kauai’s agriculture through this coming year.
CONGRATULATIONS to Ambrose Kanahale for being the 1st to get his ballot mailed back and Darren Tamekazu who got the second reward for returning his ballot!
SAVE THE DATE!!!
2023 AGRICULTURAL FESTIVAL
JUNE 17-18, 2023
The Kauai County Farm Bureau (KCFB) is going back to our farming roots, where agriculture and agricultural-interests have sustained our past, our present and the future for our families, our friends, our community and visitors with whom we share Kauai.
The Kauai County Farm Bureau is planning an Agricultural Festival in June, 2023. The 2023 Kaua'i Agricultural Festival celebrates the agricultural diversity of Kaua'i. This fun and educational event provides a place for local farmers, ranchers, and youth groups to showcase their talents and accomplishments. It also offers an opportunity for families and our entire Kauai community to connect with agriculturalists from across our island. By cultivating a better understanding and deeper appreciation of our diverse and unique agricultural sector, the Kauai County Farm Bureau and College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources seek to support farming families, the recovery of agriculture, and the overall sustainability of our island.
To be a partner in this endeavor, any interested agriculture-related parties who would like to participate in this up-coming event, please download the Registration form. Deadline to submit the Registration form is April 8, 2023. Those interested in becoming a sponsor, please email admin@kauaicountyfarmbureau.org for more information.
Kauai County Farm Bureau (KCFB)
admin@kauaicountyfarmbureau.org
Please see linked PDFs for sponsorship invitation and registration form:
Sponsorship Invitation
Sponsorship Form
As part of the 2023 Celebrate Spring and National Agriculture Week celebration on March 25, 2023 at Kukui Grove Center, we will have again the Ugliest Produce Contest. Bring your ugly fruit and/or vegetable between 11:00 am till 12:00 (noon) to the table next to the stage. We will also have an Agricultural Triva game with prizes and giveaways. Come and join us as we celebrate National Agricultural Week and welcome in Spring!
REGISTRATION FORM
You are invited!
Grove Farm Company and Kauai Farm Bureau
Would like you to attend an informational "talk story" session about the Farm Bill with ourCongresswoman Jill Tokuda
Saturday, February 25, 2023
1 to 3 p.m.
Grove Farm Company Office
3-1850 Kaumualii Highway
Lihue HI 96766
WE will gather around the picnic tables in the covered garage ~ directly behind the main office
(adjacent to the Saturday, Grove Farm Market)
| Jill has recently been named to the House Committee on Agriculture and would like to hear from our farming community as to how "federal policy" can move Hawaii's agricultural sector forward. |
QUESTIONS/RSVP please text (808) 855-5429
***Congresswoman would like to know who she will be talking to
Rachael Secretario, Art teacher at Kapaa Elementary School at the Market selling items as part of their fundraising event
Kapaa Middle School Ukulele School Band performing at the Monday Pau Hana Market on December 12th,2022.
2022 2nd Annual KCFB Recipe Contest
2022 Holiday Recipe Contest Application
2021 Winners of the Holiday Contest
Cazpian France - Main dish winner and overall winner - Pineapple fried rice
Ishiwa Baker - Dessert winner & Best use of Kauai Grown ingredients - Ube lemon cheesecake and ginger drink.
Bev Pang - runner up Dessert category - Carrot cake
2022 Holiday Recipe Contest Application
Pumpkins are coming to the Monday Pau Hana Market on October 24th. Free pumpkins one per family.
For those wanting to crave pumpkins, Rachael Secretario, Art Teacher at Kapaa Elementary School, will be demonstrating the techniques of pumpkin carving.
We apologize for this change of venue to the "Holiday Recipe Contest". As a result of the heavy rains and the early closure of the Monday Pau Hana Market on December 6, 2021, anyone interested in participating in the "Holiday Recipe Contest", please send your application to admin@kauaicountyfarmbureau.org by December 10, 2021. Otherwise, bring your application to the December 13, 2021 market at 3:00 pm and stay for your package of ingredients.
Click here to print and fill out application for the holiday recipe contest
Kauai County Farm Bureau, Kauai Grown Program and Kukui Grove Management would like send a "Mahalo" to the community for voting the Monday Pau Hana Market as the 2021 Best of Kauai.
Also visit the Monday Pau Hana Market in December to shop for locally grown produce and ingredients for holiday meals and enjoy the special events we have planned for each Monday.
Pre-celebration of Small Business Saturday (November 27th) at the Monday Pau Hana Market.
Robbie Melton from Small Business Development Center - Kauai Office.
TRYEATHAWAII PRESS RELEASE - March 22nd, 2020
PRESS RELEASE - March 20th, 2020
MARKET MEMO
The Kauai Grown Program congratulates Valerie Kaneshiro of Kaneshiro Farms for being recognized by the Hawaii Farm Bureau(HFB) as their Outstanding Active Member for 2019. Valerie Kaneshiro received her award at the HFB State Convention on October 30, 2019 at the Royal Lahaina Resort on Maui.
Valerie has been a strong supporter of the Hawaii Pork Industry by providing on-farm research and development, and producing climate appropriate breeding stock. The Kaneshiro Farms have also provided high quality pork products to the residents of the State of Hawaii for many years. Valerie and Kaneshiro Farms have been long-time members and supporters of the Kauai Grown Program.
In the picture from left to right: KCFB President Johnny Gordines, HFB Executive Director Brian Miyamoto, KCFB Treasurer Laurie Ho, HFBF Honoree Valerie Kaneshiro, and HFB President Randy Cabral.
