Ag Producer Development Opportunities

Kuha`o Business Center News Release

The Kuha`o Business Center invites you to come talk story with representatives of the Hawaii Department of Agriculture’s Market Development Branch on Thursday, Dec. 5. The event will take place in the OHA Conference Room from 1 to 4 p.m.

Discuss issues regarding growing and producing on Molokai and why value-added products are something to consider. Learn how to collaborate with others and about opportunities for grants, branding, tradeshows and organic certification reimbursement.

After the event at 4 p.m., meet Jennifer Young, Food Technology Center Director and Kenneth Yamamura, County Office of Economic Development Ag Specialist of the Maui Food Technology Center. Learn about the services they offer to producers and opportunities for value-added products.

If interested in attending these events, please contact Jennifer Hawkins at the Kuha`o Business Center at (808) 553-8100 or email Jennifer.hawkins@mauicounty.gov.