2019 HAWAI‘I AGRICULTURE CONFERENCE
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The 2019 Hawai‘i Agriculture Conference (AG2019) was held October 15-16, 2019. Hosted by the Agriculture Leadership Foundation of Hawai‘i (ALFH), this event is Hawai‘i’s premiere, all-sector agriculture conference.
Since the inaugural event in 2002, these conferences have pushed, expanded, and challenged private and public sector decision-makers to shape a vibrant agriculture industry in Hawai‘i. Past topics and content ranged from agritourism to internet sales; entrepreneurial business skills and the power of local markets to agricultural theft and biofuels; and the continuing evolution of the sector to make commitments that further agriculture’s viability in Hawai‘i. AG2017, brought together nearly 600 attendees, including practitioners, resource stewards, local and national speakers, regulators, youth leaders, and educators, and the most recent conference, AG2019, brought together over 650 participants.
AGdaptation: Hawai‘i’s Growing Opportunity
In an ever-changing world, Hawai‘i agriculture must adapt to become a viable, sustainable resource that provides rewarding careers, enriches lifestyles, and stewards our ʻāina for future generations. AGdaptation means agriculture in Hawai‘i doesn’t just survive, it thrives. ALFH envisioned that AG2019 participants and attendees would:
We hope you were able to join us for AG2019! The next conference will be scheduled for late 2021. Check this site for updates.
Since the inaugural event in 2002, these conferences have pushed, expanded, and challenged private and public sector decision-makers to shape a vibrant agriculture industry in Hawai‘i. Past topics and content ranged from agritourism to internet sales; entrepreneurial business skills and the power of local markets to agricultural theft and biofuels; and the continuing evolution of the sector to make commitments that further agriculture’s viability in Hawai‘i. AG2017, brought together nearly 600 attendees, including practitioners, resource stewards, local and national speakers, regulators, youth leaders, and educators, and the most recent conference, AG2019, brought together over 650 participants.
AGdaptation: Hawai‘i’s Growing Opportunity
In an ever-changing world, Hawai‘i agriculture must adapt to become a viable, sustainable resource that provides rewarding careers, enriches lifestyles, and stewards our ʻāina for future generations. AGdaptation means agriculture in Hawai‘i doesn’t just survive, it thrives. ALFH envisioned that AG2019 participants and attendees would:
- Connect with industry leaders who are developing cutting-edge ideas and techniques.
- Learn about new and innovative ways of shaping businesses for positive long-term impacts.
- Identify brand development opportunities within the value chain.
- Shape strategies for industry resiliency.
- Explore how to maximize future markets in the context of national and state regulations.
- Build relationships within the value chain to amplify individual businesses and the entire industry.
- Hear from Hawai‘i's next generation of potential farmers, ranchers, and growers.
We hope you were able to join us for AG2019! The next conference will be scheduled for late 2021. Check this site for updates.
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A diverse planning team of agricultural stakeholders including producers, aggregators, landowners, educators and non-profit administrators worked to plan the 2019 Hawai'i Agriculture Conference.
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