Relief for Hawaiʻi Farmers, Ranchers, & Fishers

Impacted by Hurricane Lala

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16th Annual HAWAIʻI FARMERS UNION CONVENTION
October 16–18, 2026 at the Waimānalo CARES Center

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HAWAIʻI FARMERS  UNION

A statewide network supporting farmers, food sovereignty, and sustainable agriculture in Hawaiʻi. Championing family farmers and our communities through advocacy, education, and cooperation since 2010.

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HFU

At Hawaiʻi Farmers Union, we are growing Hawaiʻi’s future. Not by becoming bigger, but by starting small. Because we believe it takes many individuals, making many small actions, to change the terrain. We know that for Hawaiʻi to become resilient. We need land to farm and more farmers to nurture it. We need both backyard gardeners and those who buy and eat local.


And by blending traditional wisdom with modern innovation, we can feed our people and weather new storms. That’s why we bring more than 900 farmers, ranchers and family food supporters together. Why we listen to every member, learning from the past to guide us to a more sustainable future. Why we show our local government just how much this matters to the Islands.


Because HFU is people you know, and people just like you – People who believe in the sovereign right of farmers, ranchers, and fishers, and advocate for vibrant and prosperous agricultural communities. People who believe food should be grown in a way that not only feeds Hawaiʻi today, but ensures the land stays healthy for many years to come. Hawaiʻi Farmers Union. Join together and share your voice.

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Growing a Hawaiʻi that feeds us

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MISSION

Advocate for the sovereign rights of farmers and ranchers to create regenerative and sustainable agricultural communities that benefit the people of Hawaiʻi through education, cooperation, and advocacy. ​

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VISION

A Hawaiʻi in which farm families and their communities are respected, valued, and have achieved economic prosperity and social justice that restores regenerative, sustainable agriculture and food security.

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Education


We are a network of family farmers and foodies that bring education and support to each other.



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Cooperation


We network with and support agricultural organizations that promote regenerative agriculture.

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Advocacy


We identify family farmer priorities and initiate Advocacy.

Education

We implement programs with funding from foundations and state governments that promote improvements in agricultural technologies and practices.

Cooperation

We offer experiences for our members to meet at workshops and conventions with a focus on food systems.

Advocacy


We create capacity at the local level for mobilizing tailored resources for each region in Hawai'i.

Cooperation


We provide grant and funding opportunities for family farmers to grow their businesses.

Advocacy


We build informed and capable citizens that can represent and advocate for family farms.

Education


We are a network of family farmers and foodies that bring education and support to each other.



Cooperation


We network with and support agricultural organizations that promote regenerative agriculture.

TESTIMONIALS

You don’t have to be a farmer to join the union. When you join HFU, you gain access to a variety of member benefits, services, and discounts while helping strengthen Hawaiʻi’s local food system. If you’re not already a member, you can join today for just $50 per year - less than $1 a week to support family farmers, expand sustainable agriculture, and help ensure the next generation of farmers will be there to grow the food, fuel, and fiber we all depend on.

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Gerry Ross

HFU truly is dedicated to regenerative and local agriculture. Being a part of HFU puts me in contact with like minded farmers and farmers-to-be through the FAM program and helps me to share my experience with the broader community.


Farmers Union Member since 2010

India Clark

To me, being part of the Farmers Union isn’t just about farming. It’s about growing as a person, staying connected to the land, and being part of a movement that is greater than ourselves and greater than this generation. It’s about farming through relationships instead of alone.


Farmers Union Member since 2015

Eric Drake Weinert

The Union is a true family. A true gathering of folks doing the right thing at immense personal cost. I can’t tell you how good it feels to be in service with you for this higher good we are doing. These folks give me hope for the next seven generations.


Farmers Union Member since 2014

OUR 2025 Impact

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$330K paid directly to Hawaiʻi farmers & fishers

Resources
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$1.47M invested in Hawaiʻi's food system

Programs & Initiatives
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100+ bills testified on at the State Legislature

Advocacy
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900+ Members Statewide

Membership

$330K paid directly to Hawaiʻi farmers & fishers

Resources

$1.47M invested in Hawaiʻi's food system

Programs & Initiatives

100+ bills testified on at the State Legislature

Advocacy
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BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION, COOPERATION & ADVOCACY

Save the date and join Hawai'i Farmers Union for upcoming workshops, gatherings, markets, policy discussions, and agricultural events

we're hosting and attending across the Hawaiian Islands.

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August 2026

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6pm HFU Haleakalā Chapter Annual Members Meeting, Elections & Full Moon Magic Potluck

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5pm HFUF TOPP Webinar Series #11: Funding Your Farm: American AgCredit Programs & Opportunities

5:30pm HFU Kaua'i Chapter ʻĀina Ola Potluck & Growers Gathering

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10am HFU Kaua'i Chapter x NSEVP Food Safety Workshop

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2:30pm HFU Hana Chapter Farmers Market

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7am HFU Lāna‘i Chapter Farmers Market

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2:30pm HFU Hana Chapter Farmers Market

4pm HFU Moloka'i Chapter: Advocacy Talk Story | Shaping Agricultural Policy Together

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9am HFU Hana Chapter attends Koʻolauleʻa in Keʻanae

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9:30am HFU Kaua'i Chapter: Dragon Fruit Workshop & Advocacy Talk Story

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2:30pm HFU Hana Chapter Farmers Market

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7am HFU Lāna‘i Chapter Farmers Market

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5:30pm HFU Kaua'i Chapter ʻĀina Ola Potluck & Growers Gathering

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5:30pm HFU Lānaʻi Chapter: Advocacy Talk Story | Shaping Agricultural Policy Together

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2:30pm HFU Hana Chapter Farmers Market

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8am HFUF KUIA: Niu Initiatives Coconut Propagation + CRB Workshop

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4pm HFU All Hawai'i Island Chapters: Online Annual Meeting

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5pm HFUF TOPP Webinar Series #12: Protect Your Farm. Protect Your Workers.

6pm HFU Haleakala Chapter Meeting & Advocacy Talk Story | Shaping Agricultural Policy Together

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2:30pm HFU Hana Chapter Farmers Market

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10am HFU Hāna Chapter Annual Meeting & Elections & Potluck

10am HFU Mauna Kahalawai Chapter @ Kēōkea Ho'olaule'a

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10am HFU attends Ka Ho‘olaule‘a Mai‘a/ Banana Festival 2026

10am HFU O'ahu Chapter: Advocacy Talk Story | Shaping Agricultural Policy Together

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5pm HFU All O'ahu Chapters: Online Annual Meeting

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4:30pm HFUF x CTAHR TOPP | Turmeric Workshop: Organic Academy Molokaʻi

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4pm HFUF x CTAHR TOPP | The Road to Certified Organic: Organic Academy Molokaʻi PLEASE REGISTER BELOW

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2:30pm HFU Hana Chapter Farmers Market

3pm HFUF x CTAHR TOPP Tumeric Workshop: Organic Academy Molokaʻi

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7am HFU Lāna‘i Chapter Farmers Market

Hawai'i Farmers Union Blog

🚨 URGENT ACTION: Tell the Board to Deny the CRB Rule Amendment

By Ashley Hogue • August 24, 2026
🚨 URGENT ACTION:  Tell the Board to Deny the CRB Rule Amendment

Hawai'i Farmers Union Webinar Series | Ep 1 Post Storm Food Safety What Farmers Need to Know

By Leinaala Tolentino • July 24, 2026
Hawai'i Farmers Union Webinar Series: Ep 1 Post Storm Food Safety What Farmers Need to Know

Hawai'i Farmers Union Food Safety Webinar Series | Ep 2 Homemade Food Operations & Cottage Law

By Leinaala Tolentino • July 24, 2026
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