2027 WSARE State Implementation Program

Project Overview

WHI27-001
Project Type: PDP State Program
Funds awarded in 2026: $120,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2029
Grant Recipient: University of Hawaii
Region: Western
State: Hawaii
State Coordinator:
Jensen Uyeda
Email
University of Hawaii

Commodities

No commodities identified

Practices

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Proposal abstract:

The Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program (SOAP) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (UH CTAHR) remains committed to conducting annual professional development educational opportunities for agricultural professionals (AG-PRO) in cooperation with WSARE on evidence-based, sustainable agricultural practices. The WSARE PDP program allows us to continue servicing and educating agricultural professionals in advancing sustainable agricultural practices that are in line with WSARE's goals in advancing stewardship of the island's natural resources by providing site-specific, sustainable farming and ranching methods that strengthen agricultural competitiveness; satisfy human food and fiber needs; maintain, conserve, and enhance the quality and productivity of soil; conserve water, energy, and natural resources; and maintain and improve the quality of surface and groundwater. We anticipate providing agricultural professionals and producers with the technologies, skills, and competencies to increase farm productivity and efficiency; safeguard human, farm, biological, and natural resources; reduce unnecessary crop and chemical inputs; and improve the overall quality of life of Hawaii's farmers and agricultural communities through education, outreach, and applied research.

Project objectives from proposal:

  • Bolster local food security and high-quality food systems through research, education, and extension.

  • Promote healthy and resilient regional communities in the Pacific region and beyond.

  • Revitalize and reconnect ecosystems and the community to bolster holistic health.

  • Build leadership in abundant and flourishing social-ecological systems for sustainable and resilient crop, ornamental plant, and livestock production systems ('āina momona).

  • Increase productivity through scalable and affordable technologies in crop improvement, pest and disease management, and biocultural resource conservation and management.

  • Weave multiple knowledge systems for stewardship of natural resources (mālama 'āina).

  • Develop a socially and emotionally fit workforce to serve diverse communities.

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