EAT THINK DRINK:
Building the Future Ag Workforce
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Prince Waikiki | 6:00–9:00 PM
The future of farming starts here. As Hawai‘i’s agricultural workforce ages, we face a critical question: Are we growing enough farmers for tomorrow?
Join the Hawai‘i Agricultural Foundation for EAT THINK DRINK: Building the Future Ag Workforce — a dynamic evening of powerful conversation, networking, and a chef-curated dinner focused on building a resilient, local ag workforce.
Scott Stump, CEO of the National FFA is our keynote speaker. Scott has vast experience shaping national ag education and workforce policy. He will share how nearly 1 million FFA members are preparing to lead the future of food and farming.
Click here to learn more about the event and all our speakers.
Meet the 2025 Localicious® Recipe Contest Winners!
Congratulations to Halia Kaaua from Kalani High School, winner of the 2025 Localicious® Recipe Contest Live Cook-Off at the Hawai‘i State Farm Fair!
Finalists wowed the judges with creative, locally inspired school lunch dishes.
1st Runner-Up: Mark Angelo Ragonton, Moloka‘i High
2nd Runner-Up: Skye Alvarado, Kaiser High
Mahalo to Hawai‘i Gas, our judges, and the Hawai‘i Farm Bureau for making this event possible!
Pictured from left: 1st Runner-up Mark Ragonton, 2025 winner Halia Kaaua, and 3rd Runner-up Skye Alvarado.
Meet our Localicious Heroes
The Hawai‘i Agricultural Foundation has partnered up with Searider Productions at Wai‘anae High School—a collective of teachers, students and programs dedicated to helping the students of the Wai‘anae complex succeed in all their endeavors—to film and profile O‘ahu farmers and value-added producers to highlight the amazing work happening in Hawai‘i’s agricultural industry.
Empowering Future Ag Leaders
Shop Our Mika the Sous Chef Collection
Make mealtime more meaningful with our limited-edition Mika the Sous Chef Collection! Perfect for keiki and families, easy-to-follow recipes from Hawai‘i’s top chefs will inspire healthy eating and a love for local ingredients.
Shop today and combine cooking enjoyment with community impact! Every purchase supports our educational programs for schools statewide. Limited supply – don’t wait!