Mahalo to everyone who helped make the Hawai‘i Farmers Disaster Relief Fund a success. Thanks to the incredible generosity of individuals, businesses, foundations, and community partners, more than $500,000 was raised to help Hawai‘i's farmers, ranchers, fishers, and agricultural businesses recover from the 2026 Kona Low storms.
After an exciting day of live competition at the inaugural Localicious® School Kitchen Cook-off, Moanalua Middle School's team of Robby Wooldridge and Derrick Alipio was named the inaugural champion. The competition celebrates the professionals who prepare school meals every day, strengthen connections with local agriculture, highlight how school meals can improve student nutrition, create new opportunities for local farmers and ranchers, and strengthen Hawaiʻi's food security.
The Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation and Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau extend a heartfelt mahalo to Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts, its dedicated team, and the community for raising more than $50,000 through its Burgers & Mai Tais fundraising promotion in support of the Hawaiʻi Farmers Disaster Relief Fund.
