Seeds Of Wellbeing - SOW: Recent Episodes
Melelani Oshiro & Shannon Sand
Aloha & Welcome to the SOW podcast aimed to provide educational support, information, guidance and outreach to farmers, ranchers, and allied agricultural producers in Hawaii. This podcast is brought to you by the Seeds of Wellbeing or SOW Project at the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN), grant no. 2021-70035-35371, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Who knew that the Hawaii Department of Health had a veterinarian on staff?! We didn’t until we met Hawaii DOH’s one and only Public Health Veterinarian at a Hawaii Island conference in Kona. From speaking with her, it seems that’s true for a lot of folks in Hawaii, so in this episode we share our talk with recent Hawaii transplant, Ariella Barry, who was hired by the state DOH to fill a 20 year vacancy, and just in time to lend a hand during the 2025 Federal Government shutdown. We spoke with her during that Federal shutdown.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resilience (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- Hawaii Department of Health
- Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center (VERC)
- One Health
- Avian Influenza at duck sanctuary
- Podcast with Jeff Corle
- Hawaii Humane Society (for grief support groups)
- To reach Ariella, call the DOH Disease Reporting Line: 808-586-4586 and ask for the veterinarian on staff.
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
Every day, hundreds of people drive to the very end of the road out of Honokaʻa on the northeast corner of Hawaii island to peer into Waipio valley from the lookout. They see that many signs warn to do the right thing, or “be pono,” and show respect by heeding the “Road Closed, Local Traffic Only” signs and keeping their vehicles out of the valley. So most wonder what happens in Waipio valley. One sign shares that Waipio valley has a thousand-year taro (kalo in Hawaiian) farming tradition. Kalo is used to produce one of the more popular indigenous foods on the islands, poi. Kalo was once a staple of the Hawaiian diet and poi is still quite popular on the islands. You can find fresh poi from Waipio valley in the local grocery stores and even at Costco. But how is poi made and who in Waipio valley is still making it? In this episode we speak with Kahealani from Mokuwai Piko Poi, Inc. whose family has been making and selling Waipio poi since the 1970s.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resilience (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- Mokuwai Piko Poi on Instagram
- 2023 Hawaii Public Radio podcast about Waipio valley
- Glossary of Taro (kalo) words and translation
- UH GoFarm’s many programs for growing farmers
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
We listen to and discuss dairy farmer Jeff Corle’s song “Empty Barn” and speak with him about this song he wrote when he was "at the bottom." We find out how it helped his mental health, and what happened when it went somewhat viral and the reactions from others started to pour in. We also speak with some agriculture producers that heard Jeff’s song and they share what this song has meant to them.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resilience (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- Empty Barn video
- Abby Wiedmeyer’s article about Jeff
- Julie’s Zajac’s farm
- Denny Hutchison’s work in the ag community
- Brené Brown
- Jeff’s website
- Jeff’s YouTube channel
- Jeff’s Tiktok
- Jeff’s Instagram
- Seeds of Wellbeing’s Hawaii Ag Mentors
- Seeds of Wellbeing “Cool Mind” eBooks
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
In this episode, we explore topics like natural lifemanship, heart math and coherence with Paige Deponte, Founder and Executive Director of The Spirit Horse Ranch on Maui. Paige discovered and learned these techniques to help manage her own trauma, and so now trained on them and teaches others how they can see their benefits, and uses her horses as part of the process. We discuss these techniques in detail and how they may be of help to anyone that has experienced trauma.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resilience (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- The Spirit Horse Ranch
- Natural Lifemanship
- More about Heart Math and Horses
- Heart Math program website
- Heart Math App Paige mentions
- Make a donation to The Spirit Horse Ranch
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
In this episode we speak with folks from the Hawaii County Department of Finance, Property Tax Administration office, about recent changes to Hawaii County’s property tax regulations and filing requirements that can allow agriculture producers to receive, or continue to receive, preferential property tax rates for their property on the Big Island of Hawaii. These changes have created quite a stir among agriculture producers so we wanted to get more information and some clarification about these changes.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resilience (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- County of Hawaii Property Tax website
- County Agriculture Program FAQs
- County Agriculture Requirements & Benefits
- County Agriculture Use Values
- County Rules and Regulations details
- Our podcast with Senator Tim Richards
- Lisa’s contact information: Lisa.Miura@hawaiicounty.gov
- Keita’s contact information: Keita.Jo@hawaiicounty.gov
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
By all accounts, Green Point Nurseries on the Big Island of Hawaii is a success story, so we decided to pay them a visit. In this episode, we talk about how this family, now in its third generation of cut flower production, has gotten through the hurdles of family succession, shifting markets, and growing pains that any agriculture producer will experience over many decades of growing and selling in, and from Hawaii.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resilience (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- Green Point Nurseries
- UH Tadashi Higaki’s publication with Donald Watson “Anthurium Culture in Hawaii”
- Hawaii Floriculture Nursery Association (HEFNA)
- Podcast with CTAHR Dean Greywall
- Dr. Tessie Amore
- Lava eruption in Kapoho
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
In this episode we speak with Susan Collins, owner of Bird and Bee Hawai‘i on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. As you will hear, Susan has gone to great lengths to educate folks about bees, bee keeping, and legislation related to bees in Hawaii. We talked about how she got here, where things are going, and then heard a very recent update related to colony collapse on the mainland, and the impact of government cutbacks, DOGE (the US Department of Government Efficiency) and the spending freezes implemented by the Trump administration.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- Bird & Bee Hawaiʻi
- Richard Spiegel Course
- Crops that rely on pollinators
- Hoʻola Farms Programs for Veterans
- Hawaii County “Bee Bill” 144
- World Bee Day 2025 in Hilo
- Our earlier podcast with another bee keeper
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
When we attended the 2024 Hawaii Agriculture Conference on Oahu, we noticed that the name Agricultural Leadership Foundation of Hawai‘i figured prominently, so we decided to find out more about it. In this episode we speak with Board President Diane Ley about the history and vision of ALFHawaiʻi, how and why ALFH started and continues the Hawaiʻi Ag Conference, and details about their 14 month Agriculture Leadership Program from Diane but also from Molly Mamaril, a recent graduate we spoke with at the Conference.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- Agricultural Leadership Foundation of Hawaiʻi
- Hawai’i Agriculture Conference
- ALFH’s Agriculture Leadership Program
- Hawaii Farm Bureau
- Hawai’i Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) 2023
- The impact of The Jones Act on Hawai’i shipping logistics
- Future Farmers of America
- GoFarm Hawaii
- Molly’s Oahu Economic Development Board “Above the Sides” Podcast
- Greenpoint Nursery
- Our podcast with Tim Richards
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
We hope you enjoy this rebroadcast of an earlier, "Voices from the Field" podcast. In this episode, we speak with the Reppun brothers on Oahu about some of the struggles they have faced, and solutions they have either found or invented, over the 50 years they have been farming.
Want to learn more about them? Watch a "Mālama the Farmer" video here: https://youtu.be/z7vTrNfJcvM
This podcast is brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Wellbeing or SOW Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
We are between podcast seasons, so while we work on new episodes, we are uploading this popular previous podcast for your listening enjoyment, and in case you missed it. Mahalo!
We are between podcast seasons, so while we work on new episodes, we are uploading a popular previous podcast for your listening enjoyment, and in case you missed it. Mahalo!
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
In this episode we speak with Dean Parwinder Grewal, nine months after his appointment as Dean of the University of Hawaii’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, where he is already starting to make his mark - like changing what CTAHR stands for! We find out about his agriculture and education backgrounds, and how he found out about and why he accepted the position in Hawaii. We hear his vision for Hawaii’s resiliency and how that has shaped, and will shape, his work and that of CTAHR in the future.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- Hawaiʻi College of Tropical Agriculture
- Punjab Agricultural University
- His publications about Nematodes and urban food self-reliance
- Slides from Hawaii Agricultural Conference 2024 used in presentation
- Our podcast with Senator Tim Richards
- Our podcast with Kamehameha Schools
- History of CTAHR
- Finding CTAHR locations and resources
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
In this episode we speak with Dana Shapiro from Hawaiʻi Ulu Coop who shares her journey from working with local chef Peter Merrimen to facilitate an AgVentures program, to helping found and now manage The Co-op as itʻs Chief Executive Officer on Hawaii island where it all started, We discuss expansion of The Co-op to now include the islands of Oahu, Maui, and Kauai and crops that now include taro, sweet potato and squash crops too.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Co-op member farmer site: https://ulu.coop/
- Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Co-op product ordering site: https://eatbreadfruit.com
- Peter Merriman: https://www.merrimanshawaii.com/peter-merriman/
- Dept. of Tourism AgVenture program: https://www.travelagewest.com/Travel/Hawaii/From-Farm-to-Tableside
- Kohala Center: https://kohalacenter.org/
- Ho'oulu ka 'Ulu: https://hawaiihomegrown.net/breadfruit
- Kamehameha Schools Podcast with SOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmjtNBOvs6Q
- Organic Valley: http://www.organicvalley.coop/
- Ulu Co-op Climate Smart grants: https://ulu.coop/5448-2
- Ulu Co-op Agroforestry grants: https://ulu.coop/eap
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
If you have lived on Oahu during the COVID pandemic or more recently, then you probably already know about FarmLink. In this episode we speak with its Founder, Rob Barreca about the pre-covid days of this online, local-only food marketplace and how it has grown by leaps and bounds since. We find out how he went from "geek for good" to CEO of an innovative new Hawaii-based company and is now firmly in the role of Chief Technology Officer to ensure FarmLink's success into their promising future.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- FarmLink
- Olin Lagon
- Holy Cow bar in San Francisco (archive)
- Compost Cab
- GoFarm Hawaii
- Petal Mettle Flowers
- Kamehameha Schools Mahiai Matchup
- Ulupono Initiative
- Elemental Excellerator
- Local Orbit software
- Delivery Biz Pro software
- Shopify web platform
- DaBux SNAP/EBT Discounts
- Ma’o Farms
- Hawaii Banana Source
- Kamehameha Schools Podcast with SOW
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
In this episode of Voices From the Field, O'ahu farmer Joe McGinn discusses the challenges faced by Hawaii ag producers, including thin margins, increasing costs, government regulations, and natural disasters. He emphasizes the importance of having a support system, including cultural and seasonal support, courage, and connection to overcome these challenges. Joe highlights the importance of addressing the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of agriculture, prioritizing farmers' well-being, and creating safe spaces for social connection and mental health support.
We hope you enjoy this rebroadcast of an earlier episode you may not have heard. If you are an ag producer or affiliate and wish to be on a future podcast, please complete the "Contact Us" form on our website here.
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
In this episode we aim to address some of the common legal questions raised by the Hawaii agriculture producers we have met. We are grateful to Cat Taschner, co-founder of the nonprofit Business Law Corps in Hawaii. At a recent meeting with the University of Hawaii’s “AgConnect” course, she addressed questions she often hears and agreed to share an edited version here. She discusses topics like legal structure, liability waivers, contracts, online taxes, where webinars and templates for common legal documents are available, and how to sign up for free 30 minute calls to answer specific questions.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- Business Law Corps
- Free Legal Consultations
- MCBL Hawaii
- HTDC
- Restart Hawaii webinar series
- DPP guidance related to camper vans:
- Staying in a vacation van or recreation vehicle (RV) on a lot is considered camping.
- Camping is allowed as a part of outdoor recreation. (“Recreation Facilities, Outdoor” means permanent facilities for active outdoor sports and recreation, other than golf courses. Typical uses include: parks, playgrounds, botanical gardens, golf driving ranges, tennis courts, riding stables, academies and trails, and recreational camps.)
- Outdoor recreation requires a conditional use permit (except in the Resort District). CUP available only in the P-2, AG-2, Country, business and business mixed use districts. Outdoor recreation is not an allowable use in the residential, apartment or industrial uses.
- Food Truck Permit Resources:
- https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/csd/csd_docs/Food_Truck_Infomation_Mar_2022.pdf
- https://health.hawaii.gov/san/files/2013/05/how-to-start-a-mobile-FE-0617.pdf
- DCCA Hawaii Business Express
- US Federal Trademarks
- Contact Business Law Corps
- The YouTube version of this podcast with slides
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
It has been said that the nine most terrifying words in the English language are “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.” but in our episode with Buddy Nichols from the US Department of Ag’s Farm Service Agency, there is nothing to fear! Listen as we talk about their loan program that may be the first place you want to look for loans as an ag producer, and we also speak about FSA’s role related to the Maui wildfires.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- USDA Farm Service Agency website
- Podcast about microloans through Kohala Center
- Podcast about Steward Lending and Feed the Hunger
- Podcast with American AgCredit and GoFarm
- Podcast with Kamehameha Schools about Food Systems
- Buddy Nichols' contact information: (808) 214-1739 or richard.nichols@usda.gov
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
On this episode of Voices from the Field, Andrea and Matt Drayer join us to share their journey into farming, and the deep meaning and value it brings to them. Listen in to learn how they navigate challenges in both farming and their personal lives.
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
Vincent Kimura joins us on this episode of our Voices From the Field podcast series to share the value of story telling and sharing information across generations. His wealth of knowledge and experience helps paint a well-round image of how farmers can overcome some of the challenges they face through connection, community building, and knowledge sharing.
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
Joining us on this inspiring episode of Voices From the Field is Tony Vera. Tony is the founder of Mayan World Farms and shares with us how farming has helped him on his personal journey of recovery, and the deep meaning and value it provides him and his family.
To connect with Tony and learn more about Mayan World Farms, including information about up-coming events and where to purchase their produce, visit their Facebook and Instagram page: Mayan World Farms on Facebook and @MayanWorldFarmsHI on Instagram.
Mahalo Tony for sharing your story with our listeners.
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
Daniel Dunnom, a bee keeper, tropical fruit farmer, and UH Hilo alumni, shares the inside scoop of what life is like as a bee keeper and how he copes with the challenges of day to day farm operations, including a meditation he uses called "Bee Breath".
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
To connect with Daniel for partnerships or to purchase his honey, email him at danieldunnom at gmail dot com
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
Founder and CEO of Kauai Farm Planning, Alex Wong shares from his expertise and experience rich perspectives on the challenges and solutions of attaining a 100% local agriculture economy.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- Kauai Farm Planning Facebook Page
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
We hope you enjoy this rebroadcast of an earlier, and our first, "Voices from the Field" podcast. In this episode, we hear from agriculture producers about ʻonipaʻa, and ways they address the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of Hawaiʻi agriculture production
This podcast is brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Wellbeing or SOW Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
We hope you enjoy this rebroadcast of an earlier episode you may not have heard. If you are an ag producer or affiliate and wish to be on a future podcast, please complete the "Contact Us" form on our website here.
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
It is likely that anyone interested in, or involved in, growing fruit in Hawaii has heard the name of Ken Love from the Big Island of Hawaii. In this episode we speak with Ken about how he became the local pundit on tropical fruit, some thoughts on the most profitable fruits to grow and why, the importance of connecting with local chefs, Hawaii Master Fruit Preservers, and other musings from this local icon.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers
- HTFG Facebook Page
- Palamanui Chefʻs Program
- Hilo County Farm Bureau Presentation
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
In this episode we speak with Kaʻeo Duarte and Kanakolu Noa from Kamehameha Schools and Bishop Estate - which we abbreviate as KS. In an earlier podcast we spoke with KS about their 135 year history and strategic vision for the future, but in this episode we focus on how they view their role and responsibilities as part of the larger Hawaiʻi Food System with their initiatives like “50% Buy Local,” forward contracting, and a Food Systems Fund investment program.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- Kamehameha School
- Ulu Co-op
- FarmLink Hawaiʻi
- Punahou School
- Center for Good Food Purchasing
- Hawaiʻi Pacific Health
- Kahumana Farms
- Poi for the People
May is Mental Health Awareness Month:
- USDA Mental Health Workshop Series
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
In this episode we speak with Kaʻeo Duarte and Marissa Harman from Kamehameha Schools and Bishop Estate (KS). They talk about the 135 year history of KS, and its strategic vision, but we focus on how they manage the approximately 88,000 acres deemed to be “high value ag land” in their portfolio. We also share how an ag producer can apply for KS land leases and talk about all those eucalyptus trees planted on KS land along the Hamakua Coast on the Big Island.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- Kamehameha Schools and Bishop Estates
- Mahiʻai Match-up Program
- 2009 KS Ag Plan
- Andrea from CTAHRʻs Newsletter
- Richard Ha on “If the farmer makes money the farmers will farm”
- Ulu Co-op
- KS Aina Website
- “Broken Trust” Book, available for free
May is Mental Health Awareness Month:
- USDA Mental Health Workshop Series
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
In this episode we talk with Jay Bost who helped found the Hawaii Seedgrowers Network, and ran a GoFarm site on Oahu. When we spoke with Jay we focus on his roles in the beginning and evolution of GoFarm, with a strong focus on the role and importance of local seed production.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- “Shattering” by Pat Mooney and Cary Fowler
- Hawaii Banana Source
- Kohala Center Seed Initiative
- Hawaii See Growers Network
- Organic Seed Alliance
- CTAHR Seed Program
- Farm Link Hawaii
- GoFarm Hawaii training programs
- UH Master Gardener Program
May is Mental Health Awareness Month:
- USDA Mental Health Workshop Series
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
In this episode we speak with Lisa Rhoden, Food Safety Director with NSEVP on the island of Oahu about The Food Safety Modernization Act (or FSMA), water testing, and NSEVPʻs Group GAP program. GAP stands for Good Agricultural Practices and Lisa facilitates a group certification process for Hawaiʻi ag producers on all the islands.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- North Shore EVP
- NSEVP GroupGAP Intro video
- HeavyConnect App
Water Testing by Island
- Hawaii: Aileen Yeh (ayeh@hawaii.rr.com)
- Oahu: Ming Yi Wang at Hawaii Agriculture Research Center (mwang@harc-hspa.com)
- Maui: Aimee Greenwood (agreenwd888@gmail.com)
- Kauai: Lisa Rhoden (lisa@nsevp.org) or Carl Berg (cberg@pixi.com)
Lisaʻs contact information: lisa@nsevp.org
UH AgConnect Program
May is Mental Health Awareness Month:
- USDA Mental Health Workshop Series
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
In this episode we talk with Tyson Banasihan founder of E Ulu Farms on the island of Kauai. Tyson discusses his ongoing efforts to collect and preserve different and rare varieties of kalo (Hawaiian taro), staying connected to his cultural roots through farming, the challenges of being a modern day kalo farmer, and the intrinsic moral value of growing food for his family and community.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Check out E Ulu Farms on Instagram
May is Mental Health Awareness Month:
- USDA Mental Health Workshop Series
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
In this episode we speak with Gail and Cab Baber who are long-time ag producers in Hawaii and early adopters of growing Hawaiian hemp. We talk about the many issues they have faced related to growing hemp and its many uses and promise as a crop, but also talk about a number of important issues and possible solutions related to Hawaii Ag production in general too.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Associated Links:
- Hawaii Royal Hemp
- Island Herbs Hawaii
- Clarence Baber Sustainable Agricultural and Environmental Management
- Hawaii Hemp Farmers Association
- Hemp Farmers Are Fed Up With Government Regulations Hampering The Industry’s Potential
2023 State of Hawaii Legislative Bills:
- SB516 Hemp Producers; Commercial Hemp Production; Labeling
- SB655 Hemp Producers; Commercial Hemp Production; Cultivation
- SB637 Commercial Hemp Processing; Structures and Buildings
- HB1359 Hemp Producers; Cannabis; Licensing; Labeling ($)
May is Mental Health Awareness Month:
- USDA Mental Health Workshop Series
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
In this episode we speak with Senator Tim Richards from the island and County of Hawaiiʻs 4th district. We talk about how this Big Island ag producer became involved in local politics, what it is like at the State Senate, and how he approaches his role as one of the Stateʻs few politicians with local agriculture experience.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Associated Links:
- Senator Tim Richards
- Jeff Melrose Hawaii Ag Land Use Study
- FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
- Hawaii Farmers Union United
- Hawaii Farm Bureau
- Hilo Ulu Co-op
- Hawaii Cattlemenʻs Council
- Hawaii Future Farmers of America
May is Mental Health Awareness Month:
- USDA Mental Health Workshop Series
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
In this episode we talk with Stephanie Easley, Legal Fellow at the Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species, and Chuck Chimera, Weed Risk Assessment Specialist, Hawaii Invasive Species Council. Stephanie and Chuck discuss their experience battling the incoming threat and spread of invasive species and noxious weeds in Hawaii and how public education, improved regulations and policies can help deter the worsening impact of unwanted pests from invading Hawaii's natural and agricultural lands.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Associated Links:
- Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species
- Plant Pono
- Big Island Invasive Species Committee
- Kauai Invasive Species Committee
- Oahu Invasive Species Committee
- Maui Invasive Species Committee
May is Mental Health Awareness Month:
- USDA Mental Health Workshop Series
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
In this episode we talk with Dr. Harold Keyser, former University of Hawaii CTAHR Maui County Administrator. Dr. Keyser shares some of his thoughts on the future of diversified agriculture, community-oriented ag parks, and experiences working with ag producers and dealing with pest and pesticide stressors on Maui.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Associated Links:
- HDOA Pesticides Branch contact information for Education Specialists in each county.
- Hawaii Pesticide Policy and Law Review Project, Ashman and Keyser. November 2018.
- UH CTAHR Integrated Pest Management.
- Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative (PERC).
- Paracelsus - the dose makes the poison.
- Chlorine is a restricted use pesticide injected into our drinking water to make it safe.
- How Toxic Is It? Natural and synthetic products can both be toxic (at high doses).
- Agricultural Health Study.
- Fernandez-Cornejo, J., R. Nehring, C. Osteen, S. Wechsler, A. Martin, and A. Vialou. 2014. "Pesticide Use in U.S. Agriculture: 21 Selected Crops, 1960-2008". U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, EIB-124.
- Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Pesticide Data Program Databases and Annual Summaries.
- FDA Total Diet Study - Monitoring levels of nutrient elements, toxic elements, pesticide residues, and other chemicals in foods.
- State of Hawaii Department of Health, Safe Drinking Water Branch. Drinking Water Reports.
- Pesticide Education Resources Collaborative, with links to EPA's Worker Protection Standard on pesticide use and safety information and training.
- 2013-14 STATE WIDE PESTICIDE SAMPLING PILOT PROJECT
WATER QUALITY FINDINGS: A Joint Investigation by the Hawaii State Departments of Health and Agriculture. 2014. - Johnson, A.G. and Kennedy, J.J., 2018, Summary of dissolved pesticide concentration
May is Mental Health Awareness Month:
- USDA Mental Health Workshop Series
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
**In this episode we speak with Christie Martin from the Hawaii Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species (CGAPS) about the impact of invasive species in Hawaii. It is estimated that there are over 20,000 species that impact our ag producers!
The Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species (CGAPS) is a voluntary partnership of federal and state agencies and non-governmental organizations whose goal is to protect Hawaii from invasive species that impact the economy, environment, agriculture, and public health. CGAPS works to close the gaps in Hawaii’s terrestrial and aquatic invasive species prevention and response systems through greater coordination, planning, and management. CGAPS is a project of the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit of the University of Hawaiʻi. CGAPS staff also work with regional, national, and international partners on priority invasive species issues, including the synergistic effects of climate change and invasive species.**
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Associated Links:
- Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species
- To report a pest dial 643-PEST (7378) or submit online here
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
In this episode we speak with Sarah Freeman and Glenn Sako, both with the County of Hawaiʻi R&D Economic Development department. We learn about how they focus on agriculture and food systems on Hawaii Island (also known as the Big Island). We spoke to each of them at different times about how Hawaii County is working to advance and support the work of agriculture producers in the County
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Associated Links (Sarah):
- Hawaii County R&D Agricultural and Food Services
- Hawaii Island Food Alliance
- Hawaii Island Ag Partnership
- Vibrant Hawaii
- HIP Agriculture
- FarmLink Oahu
- Garden to Cafeteria Program
- NRCS EQUIP Program
Associated Links (Glenn):
- Coqui Frogs
- Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle
- Glennʻs Email Address: Glenn.Sako@hawaiicounty.gov
- University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
In this episode we speak with Ryan Anderson from Steward Lending, and Eric Bowman from both the Kohala Center Business Services Team, and Loan Officer for Feed The Hunger Fund, about financial assistance available to and focused on ag producers.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Associated Links:
- Steward Lending
- The Kohala Center
- Feed the Hunger Fund
- Kiva Microloans
- Slow Money ag loans
- USDA ag loans in Hawaii
- American AgCredit
- Food and Water Watch article about Iowa pork production
- USDA Pigford Cases
- Our Podcast with Eric about Kiva, etc.
- Cognitive ability decreases during weather stressors
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
**We are rebroadcasting this episode of the Hawaii-based “What School Could Be” podcast featuring Oahu Hawaii agriculture teacher Jackie Freitas because there is such a strong connection between the content and our work at the SOW project. Josh Reppun, brother to Paul and Charlies Reppun who are long-time Oahu farmers, is a friend of the SOW project and when he completed this interview, thought of us and kindly offered that we could share this podcast with our ag producer audience. We thank Josh for thinking of us and hope you enjoy it.
Associated Links:**
- “What School Could Be” podcast series
- Leilehua High School in Wahiawa
- Future Farmers of America
- Kupu Program in Hawaii
- Peterson Egg Farm
- GEER Funds
- “Scaling Up” movie
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
Many of the people we have interviewed for the SOW project have stressed the enormous importance of water to ag production in Hawaii, and how it can sometimes be either difficult to obtain, expensive, or both.
In this episode we speak with the Reppun brothers Charlie and Paul, farmers from the windward side of Oahu, about the water struggles they have faced, but also about the realities of being involved in the local agriculture scene in Hawaiʻi since the early 1970s.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- Waiāhole-Waikāne valley water struggle
- Daniel Anthony podcast
- Red Hill Water Contamination
- State involvement in Galbraith land purchase
- Aloun Farms in Hoopili
- Kokua Kalihi Valley
- Climate Victory Gardens
- GoFarm Programs
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
In this episode we talk with Christy Wong, founder of the Kauai Animal Education Farm. Christy talks about the purpose and mission of the education farm and how it serves as a place for youth, kupuna, and community to come together and heal through the process of taking care of neglected pets and rescued farm animals.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
wellness #mentalhealth #farming #agriculture #stress #hawaii #stressmanagement #agproducers #seedsofwellbeing #horticulture #horticulturetherapy #kauai #kauaianimaleducationfarm
Resources:
- Kauai Animal Education Farm Website
- Kauai Small Business Development Center
- Hale Kipa
- Hale Hoomalu - Child & Family Service
- Hale Opio Kauai
- Aina Hookupu O Kilauea
- Save Our Shearwaters
- Spirit of Can
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
In this episode we speak with Hoʻōla Veteran Services co-founder Emily Emmons and Hilo Food Hub Manager Amanda Cox about the range of services offered. We review in detail their goFarm "Growing Veterans" program, their Farm-to-Car online farmers market, and the Hilo Food Hub.
This podcast is brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Wellbeing or SOW Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- Hoʻōla Farms
- “A Climate for Change” movie series
- Hilo Food Hub
- Hawaii Farm2Car Program
- GoFarm Hawaii Growing Veterans Program
#wellness #mentalhealth #farming #agriculture #ranching #stress #hawaii #stressmanagement #agproducers #veteranfarmer #horticulturetherapy #farmersmarket #foodhub
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
In this episode we speak with veteran Charley Jordan who followed his passions for both farming and the military service all over the world. He talks about his path in agriculture that has taken many twists and turns, with some unexpected results, on his way to becoming a "vetrepreneur" and horticulture therapist.
This podcast is brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Wellbeing or SOW Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- Jordan Farms
- Michigan State "Heroes to Hives" class
#wellness #mentalhealth #farming #agriculture #ranching #stress #hawaii #stressmanagement #agproducers #veteranfarmer #horticulturetherapy #biophilia #vetrepreneur
Find out more about us:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
In this episode we speak with Dr. Lew Abrams, clinical psychologist and farmer on the island of Maui. We talk about his struggles as a farmer, but also about what he sees in his work with ag producers related to their mental health and talk about ways of effectively dealing with the stress.This podcast is brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Wellbeing or SOW Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Special thanks to Wolfchild for their permission to use this piece of music:
#wellness #mentalhealth #farming #agriculture #ranching #stress #hawaii #stressmanagement #agproducers
Resources:
- Dr. Lew Abrams
- Ahimsa Sanctuary Farm
- Wolfchild
Additional SOW Resources:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
In this episode we speak with En Young from The Pacific Gateway Center on Oahu whose mission is to empower low-income residents, immigrants, refugees and other vulnerable populations to achieve self-sufficiency through skill-building and access to opportunities while respecting cultural heritages.. En has recently taken the role of Executive Director and shares details about their programs and some stressors
This podcast is brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Wellbeing or SOW Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
#wellness #mentalhealth #farming #agriculture #ranching #stress #hawaii #stressmanagement #agproducers #pacificgatewaycenter #immigrantfarmer
Resources:
- Pacific Gateway Center
- Largest Human Trafficking case in US History (2010)
Additional Resources:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW links
In this episode we speak with Georgia Pinsky who is both farmer and a farmer resource on the island of Maui, and Representative Amy Perruso from District 46 of Hawaiʻiʻs state legislature and a member of the Ag, Finance, and Energy & Environmental Protection committees. We talk about stressors ag producers have voiced related to legislative issues, and also some possible ways we can all help move forward changes.Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
wellness #mentalhealth #farming #agriculture #stress #hawaii #stressmanagement #agproducers #legislature
Resources:
- Amy’s web page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/memberpage.aspx?member=perruso
- Georgia’s website: https://www.mauifamilyfarmertrainingnetwork.com/
- Farmers' Union: https://hfuuhi.org/
- Hawaii Farm Bureau: https://hfbf.org
- Find your legislator: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/findleg.aspx
- All the Seeds of Wellbeing links
In this episode, we speak with Chad Buck, Keynote speaker at the 2022 Hawaiʻi Agriculture Conference and Owner and CEO of Hawaiʻi Foodservice Alliance or HFA. If you have perishable foods in your home, chances are it got there because of the work of HFA to obtain and distribute food throughout the Hawaiian islands. We talk about lessons learned from COVID, and also about Hawaiʻi food security, disaster planning, and ways local ag producers can work with HFA to get their products into stores throughout the islands.Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
wellness #mentalhealth #farming #agriculture #stress #hawaii #stressmanagement #agproducers #sustainability #COVID #disasterplanning #foodsecurity #precovery
Resources:
- Hawaii Foodservice Alliance
- Precovery Pod
- Ketchup an M&Ms video
- Hawaii Ag Conference 2022
- All the Seeds of Wellbeing links
In this episode we speak with Lawaia Naihe, Executive Director at Hoʻākeolapono Trades Academy & Institute, a nonprofit based out of Anahola, Kauai on Department of Hawaiian Homelands land. Hoʻākeolaponoʻs mission is to provide the Hawaiian community with cutting-edge vocational training across high-demand trades, with a special focus on problem-solving and lifelong learning. The nonprofit is geared toward career technical secondary students and has already partnered with several public schools to deliver its programs. The nonprofit was designed to increase employment and advancement opportunities by providing students with crucial building and construction knowledge and multidisciplinary, 21st-century trade skills.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
wellness #mentalhealth #farming #agriculture #stress #hawaii #stressmanagement #agproducers #aquacultur #kalo #taro #sustainability #environmentalstewardship #watershed #hawaiianhomelands
Resources:
Mālama Hulē'ia Website
ALL the SOW links
In this episode we talk with Phyllis Shimabukuro-Geiser, Chair of the Hawaii Department of Agriculture, about how the Department has worked supporting agriculture producers during COVID and with lands managed by the Department for producers. She also highlights key issues the Department faces, ways all of us can impact change, and some thoughts on the future of agriculture in Hawaii.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
wellness #mentalhealth #farming #agriculture #stress #hawaii #stressmanagement #agproducers #COVID #departmentofagriculture
Resources:
- Hawaii Department of Agriculture, Land Division
- Hawaii Double Bucks (DaBux) program
- Federal CARES Act
Other Resources:
- ALL the SOW links
- University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR)
In this episode we talk with Peleke Flores, Field Operations & Cultural Resources Manager at Mālama Hulē'ia, a nonprofit on Kauaʻi dedicated to restoring the wetland ecosystem along the Hulē'ia River and the Alekoko Fishpond. Their nonprofit mission is to advocate, educate and head community efforts to reestablish the functional watershed and create an environmental stewardship program honoring Hawaiian values..
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
wellness #mentalhealth #farming #agriculture #stress #hawaii #stressmanagement #agproducers #hawaiianfishpond #huleia #aquaculture #fishpond #kalo #taro #sustainability #environmentalstewardship #watershed
In this episode we talk with Dr. Amjad Ahmad, Department of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences, about the crop variety trials conducted at the University of Hawaii CTAHR Experiment Stations and the infamous Banana Bunchy Top Virus that has spread across the Hawaiian Islands.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
wellness #mentalhealth #farming #agriculture #bananabunchytopvirus #stress #hawaii #stressmanagement #agproducers
Resources:
- Department of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences
- Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program
Additional Resources:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW online links
In this episode we talk with Pomai Weigert with GoFarm Hawaii and Linus Tavaras from American AgCredit about a new grant matching program they have partnered to create for ag producers needing $10-$25,000. We talk about the details of this new program, but also review the range of financial assistance and support services each organization provides for the Hawaii ag community.
This podcast is brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Wellbeing or SOW Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
#wellness #mentalhealth #farming #agriculture #ranching #stress #hawaii #stressmanagement #agproducers #agfinancing #agloans #aggrants #gofarm #americanagcredit
Resources:
- University of Hawaii article about the grant
- American AgCredit website
- GoFarm Hawaii website
- Matching Grant Program details
- GoFarm Agribusiness Guidebook
- Hawaii Ag Conference 2022
- Pomaiʻs email address: cweigert@hawaii.edu
- Linusʻs email address: ltavares@agloan.com
Additional Resources:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW online links
In this episode we talk with Eric Bowman from the Kohala Center in Waimea on the Big Island of Hawaii about the entire range of loans and funding options available to ag producers in Hawaii, but in detail about micro-loans using crowdfunding and grants available from the Natural Resource Conservation Services (NRCS).
This podcast is brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Wellbeing or SOW Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- The Kohala Center
- Kiva crowdfunding site
- Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
- NRCS EQIUP Program
- US Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency USDA FSA)
- Ericʻs email address
Additional Resources:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
- All the SOW online links
In this episode we talk about the Western Regional Agricultural Stress Assistance Program (WRASAP). Funded by a USDA Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant, WRASAP is composed of lead agencies representing 13 states and 4 territories, including Hawaii. WRASAP recognizes that high levels of stress have been present in our agricultural communities. Causes include unstable finances, carrying the pressure of multigenerational farm lineage, injury, chronic/acute illness, adverse weather and climate change, and recent COVID-19 stressors.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:Farm Aid Hotline: 1-800-FARM-AID or 1-800-527-6243
National Suicide Prevention Line: 1-800-273-8255 or text hello to 7421741
Western Regional Ag Stress Assistance Program (WRASAP)
- To watch the videos discussed, scroll to the "You are not alone" section, or click these links
- Watch Johnʻs Story
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- Watch Johnnyʻs Story
- Watch Ed & Mariaʻs Story (en español)
Don at WRASAP: dmcmoran@wsu.edu
SOW Resources:The SOW podcast
ALL the SOW links
Aloha & Welcome to the SOW podcast, aimed to provide educational support, information, guidance, and outreach to farmers, ranchers, and allied agricultural producers in Hawaii. In this episode, we hear from Daniel Anthony, kalo (aka taro) producer and advocate on the island of Oahu, about some of the history and many of the realities of growing this important crop in Hawaii.
This podcast is brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Wellbeing or SOW Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- Danial Anthonyʻs website and more about taro and poi
- Waiāhole-Waikāne valley water struggle
- 1911 Prohibition on Poi
Additional Resources:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
Aloha & Welcome to the SOW podcast, aimed to provide educational support, information, guidance, and outreach to farmers, ranchers, and allied agricultural producers in Hawaii. In this episode, we hear from Glenn Teves, County Extension Agent on the rural island of Molokai, about how to maintain an even keel when faced with some of the struggles of agriculture in Hawaii.
This podcast is brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Wellbeing or SOW Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- Hawaiian Homes Act of 1920
- More about Glennʻs life - from one of his newsletters
- More about ʻaina ho'opulapula
Additional Resources:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
Aloha & Welcome to the SOW podcast aimed to provide educational support, information, guidance and outreach to farmers, ranchers, and allied agricultural producers in Hawaii. In this episode, we hear from S.O.A.P Extension Agent Emile Kirk, who willing be talking about stressors and language barriers that impact immigrant farmers and workers.
This podcast is brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Wellbeing or SOW Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- UH CTAHR Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program
- Local and Immigrant Farmer Education (LIFE) Website
Additional Resources:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
Aloha & Welcome to the SOW podcast aimed to provide educational support, information, guidance and outreach to farmers, ranchers, and allied agricultural producers in Hawaii. In this episode, we hear from Coloradoʻs AgrAbility program and how it can help the physical, mental, and emotional health of ag producers everywhere.
This podcast is brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Wellbeing or SOW Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- Colorado AgrAbility Program
- Dr. Michael Rosmannʻs website
Additional Resources:
- Seeds Of Wellbeing website
- Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
Aloha & Welcome to the SOW podcast aimed to provide educational support, information, guidance and outreach to farmers, ranchers, and allied agricultural producers in Hawaii. In this episode, we hear from agriculture producers about ʻonipaʻa, and ways they address the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of Hawaiʻi agriculture production
This podcast is brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Wellbeing or SOW Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Additional Resources:
- Seeds of Wellbeing Website
Aloha & Welcome to the SOW podcast aimed to provide educational support, information, guidance and outreach to farmers, ranchers, and allied agricultural producers in Hawaii. In this episode we’re going to be talking about different agricultural stressors in Hawaii and some resources that are available.
This podcast is brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Wellbeing or SOW Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Episode Resources:
- UH CTAHR Cooperative Extension Service
- Western Regional Agriculture Stress Assistance Program (WRASAP)
- Small Business Center
- Farm Service Agency (FSA)
- Livestock Extension Group (LEG) Pau Hana
- Coffee Ed. Website
Additional Resources:
- Seeds of Wellbeing Website
Aloha & Welcome to the SOW podcast aimed to provide educational support, information, guidance and outreach to farmers, ranchers, and allied agricultural producers in Hawaii. In this episode we’re going to be talking with Nancy Ooki, Maui County 4-H and Youth Development Programs, Interim Hawai‘i State 4-H Program Leader Agriculture. Nancy is also the point of contact for the Hawaii Extension Disaster Education Network. Nancy will be talking about Disaster Preparedness.
This podcast is brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Wellbeing or SOW Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Additional Resources:
- Contact Info : Nancy Ooki
- EDEN (Extension Disaster Education Network)
- Seeds of Wellbeing Website
- Seeds of Wellbeing - Needs Assessment Survey
Aloha & Welcome to the SOW podcast aimed to provide educational support, information, guidance and outreach to farmers, ranchers, and allied agricultural producers in Hawaii. In this episode we’re going to be talking with Heather Greenwood-Junkermeier who is an Extension Agent who works with the intergenerational and aging programs. Heather will be sharing succession planning information and resources that are available for agricultural producers in the state.
This podcast is brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Wellbeing or SOW Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Additional Resources:
- Contact Info : Heather Greenwood_Junkermeier
- Seeds of Wellbeing Website
- Seeds of Wellbeing - Needs Assessment Survey
Aloha & Welcome to the SOW podcast aimed to provide educational support, information, guidance and outreach to farmers, ranchers, and allied agricultural producers in Hawaii. In this episode we’re going to be talking to Dr. Thao Le who works in the areas of mindfulness and we will be talking all about holiday stress and how to deal with it.
This podcast is brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Wellbeing or SOW Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Additional Resources:
- Seeds of Wellbeing Website
- Seeds of Wellbeing - Needs Assessment Survey
Aloha & Welcome to the SOW podcast aimed to provide educational support, information, guidance and outreach to farmers, ranchers, and allied agricultural producers in Hawaii. In this episode we will be talking with Emilie Kirk who is the Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Extension Agent on Kauai island. She will be discussing the COVID-19 ag needs assessment conducted in 2020.
This podcast is brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Wellbeing or SOW Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Additional Resources:
- SOAP Website
- COVID-19 Resources For Hawai'i
- Article: Farmers’ Perceived Needs of Extension’ Support During Covid-19 in Hawai'i
- SOW Project Website
- SOW Needs Assessment
Aloha & Welcome to the SOW podcast aimed to provide educational support, information, guidance and outreach to farmers, ranchers, and allied agricultural producers in Hawaii. In this episode we introduce the Seeds of Wellbeing project and project director Dr. Thao Le.
This podcast is brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Wellbeing or SOW Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture. Additional Resources:
- Seeds of Wellbeing Website
- Seeds of Wellbeing - Needs Assessment Survey