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Thursday, June 4, 2026
5:00 PM HST
Online via Zoom
Register for FREE: bit.ly/HFUFS 

STATEWIDE | HFU Food Safety FREE Live Webinar:
Post-Storm Food Safety - What Farmers Need to Know
Register for FREE: bit.ly/HFUFS 


Storm events can pose serious risks to crop safety and farm operations. Join us for a free webinar covering key post-storm food safety considerations, including how to:

• Assess crop exposure
• Determine what can and cannot be harvested for consumption
• Apply best practices for handling storm-affected fields
• Understand important regulatory and health guidelines


Hosted by Hawaiʻi Farmers Union x North Shore EVP. This session is designed to help farmers protect their customers, their land, and their livelihoods. The webinar will also include a live Q&A session with Lisa Rhoden, Executive Director of Hawaiʻi GroupGAP, and Christian Zuckerman, HFU Vice President, HFUF CFO, HFU Waianae Chapter President, HFU Transition to Organic Technical Specialist.

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

New Resource: A Netted Grove Trial – Protecting Hawaiʻi's Coconuts from Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB-G)

By Ashley Hogue • July 4, 2026
A free guide from Hawai'i Farmers Union for on-farm trials to assist Hawai’i’s Commercial and Subsistence Farmers. This guide was developed through the Hawaiʻi Farmers Union (HFU) North Shore chapter and produced with funds from the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture (HDOA) .
HUF webinar poster with woman holding produce, “Beyond Organic,” Wednesday May 27th at 5 PM PT

STATEWIDE: FREE HFUF TOPP Educational Webinar Series

By Ashley Hogue • May 27, 2026
HFUF TOPP Educational Webinar Series Reserve Your Spot Today! Wednesday, May 27th | 5:00 PM HST
Farm workers planting seedlings in rows on a grassy field with trees and vehicles in the background

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

By 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.
Pro bono legal clinic flyer with blue-green background, event details, QR code, and informational text about free help

O'AHU | FREE Pro Bono Legal Clinic for North Shore Farmers, Ranchers, Agricultural Landowners, and Others Affected by the Kona Low Storms

By Ashley Hogue • May 27, 2026
Saturday, May 30, 2026 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM HST LDS Church — 66-842 Kaukonahua Rd, Waialua, HI 96791 Register for FREE: bit.ly/NSPROBONO
HALEAKĀLA chapter meeting flyer in green and brown with event details and QR code

HFU Maui Haleakalā Chapter Community Meeting + Locavore Potluck Tuesday, May 26th, North Shore Maui

By Ashley Hogue • May 22, 2026
HFU Maui Haleakalā Chapter Community Meeting + Locavore Potluck Tuesday, May 26th, North Shore Maui - - Open to the public • Family friendly • No RSVP required 
Maui producer impact and support survey poster with QR code and “Click here” button

Maui Producer Impact & Support Survey

By duda • August 18, 2023
The Hawaiʻi Farmers Union (HFU) encourages all food producers impacted by fire, severe winds, and loss of markets due to the 2023 Maui fire and disaster to complete the Maui Producer Impact & Support Survey. This survey will help HFU and partners identify potential federal and private funding resource
Introducing USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) over leafy green produce with a hand

USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) in Hawaiʻi Launch!

By duda • May 21, 2023
The Hawaiʻi Farmers Union  (HFU.org) is excited to announce the launch of the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) in Hawaiʻi. The HFU, along with other Hawaiʻi collaborating organizations including the University of Hawaiʻi, is partnering with California Certified Organic Farmers (CCO