Help shape the future of organic certification in Hawaiʻi (10-min survey)

Ashley Hogue • May 27, 2026

Hawaiʻi Farmers Union Foundation, in partnership with the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP), is conducting a short survey on organic certification in Hawaiʻi.

Whether you are currently certified, previously certified, or considering organic certification, your experience matters. Your responses will directly inform policy recommendations to the USDA National Organic Program and shape future support for Hawaiʻi's organic farming community.

Take the survey (10–15 minutes):
https://hawaiifarmersurvey.com

The survey covers:

Your experience with organic certification (or interest in it)

Barriers, challenges, and what would help

Certifier satisfaction and support programs

Your ideas for improving organic certification in Hawaiʻi

All responses are confidential. You may respond anonymously or provide your email for a follow-up conversation.

Results will be shared publicly through the Hawaiʻi Organic Industry Observatory:
https://hawaiifarmersurvey.com/observatory/

Mahalo nui loa for your time and input.

Hawaiʻi Farmers Union Foundation
USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP)
hfuu@hfuu.org

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