AG News & It's Farm Fair Time!

Big Island Farm Bureau

Were hosting the Big Island Farm Fair in Kailua-Kona on Sept. 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th!

This year marks the 17 year we have hosted this Community Event!

Help us Celebrate Agriculture...

Your member AG News section is below.

Big Island Farm Bureau

P.O. Box 1630

Kamuela, Hawaii 96743

(808) 775-8015 or (808) 557-2780

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Greetings!

We need your Kokua to produce this years Farm Fair! The fair is just around the corner & 25,000 visitors expect to see agriculture in action. There are many exciting ways for you to help promote agriculture this year. Were seeking sponsorships & volunteers. Remember your in-kind donations are considered sponsorships, see below for details on the exciting ways you can help promote Hawaii Agriculture! Please feel free to forward this letter.

I look forward to working with you and seeing you at our new "cooler" location in the Agriculture Pavilion at the Old Kona Airport. See you at the fair!

Did you know that in 2006 that a farmer or rancher only received .19 cents out of every dollar the consumer spent on food, that's down from the 1980 figure of .31 cents! Wow, wrong direction. Don't miss the Hawaii agriculture reports included below, Hawaii Farm Facts & the latest Crop report. Check out the High Energy Grant Program that was just released by USDA. Don't forget there is a meeting in Hilo on August 18th for the Statewide Transportation plan an issue that is very important to agriculture producers. Check out the Ag News section for additional information.

Sincerely,

Lorie Farrell

Executive Director

Index of Newsletter

2010 Big Island Farm Fair

AG News!

Community Education

What's happening at the Fair!

This showcase features an Agriculture exhibit, a marketplace showcasing local producers sampling and selling their products, a children's interactive play area and resources to buy local, buy fresh throughout the run of the fair. All "AGtivities will be held in & around the County Pavillion at the Old Kona Airport State Park.

How can you particpate in this years event?

Country Market Products ~ AG-Related Displays & Exhibits ~ Sponsorships ~ Community Education ~ Vendors ~ Volunteer ~

Mahalo for your Kokua!

Country Market

Were seeking farm products; fresh & value added to sell in the market area. Help us celebrate you, sell ag products & market your story! Were accepting in-kind donations for the sponsorship, in return we will market your farm, story & Photos during the fair and online. View the new package were offering to promote the producers who contribute to the Country Market.

Farm to Table

Were presenting a showcase of local farmers, ranchers and producers who bring us the freshest produce, finest meats, delicious dairy and unique handcrafted foods.Come down to the fair for 3 hours, present, sample & sell your products. Space is free, don't miss this unique opportunity.

Click here for more information & to sign up today!

Sponsorship~Be part of the Bounty!

We invite you to take advantage of this low-cost sponsorship which helps underwrite the cost of the fair, while providing your organization with great marketing benefits. Support the fair & market your business to fair attendees!

Ag related booths & Community Service Displays

The Big Island Farm Fair Committee is looking to promote primarily Local products, agriculture, and education. Preferences are given to local businesses, especially those that are agriculture related. Our goal is to increase awareness of local products while providing entertainment and supplying needs. Demonstrations, distribution, and marketing all contribute to this goal. Space is free to qualified nonprofits & agriculture related displays. Click here to see how we can show the public the offerings of our county.
Click her for the Vendor fact sheet & Vendor Policies

Farmer/Ranchers received only .19 cents out of every dollar spent for food in 2006. In 1980 farmers/ranchers received .31 cents out of every dollar spent for food consumed out or in the home.
High Energy Grant Program released by USDA
State Transportation plan Final Meeting in Hilo on August 18 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, Click here for details.
Hawaii Farm Facts Report July 2010
Hawaii Crop weather Report ending August 1st, 2010
Donations sought for the Reward fund! It has been almost a month since the incident happened in Kapoho where a 17 acre papaya farm was totally destroyed ( all papaya trees in that farm were cut down). The Hawaii-Puna King Papaya Coop has stepped forward to initiate a fund for raising award money. They are hoping that with the offer of a monetary award, the arrest of the people responsible for such a criminal act can be expedited.

Community Education

At the fair this year we are providing a community education program, a comfortable area to sit & rest while learning. Were looking for individuals, business, organizations & Government agencies to bring their knowledge to the community. The following categories are the areas we would like to promote.

Agriculture ~ Livestock ~ Animals ~ Health ~ Wellness ~ Garden ~ Keiki Education ~ Science ~ Sustainability ~ Local Food ~ Cooking Demonstrations ~ How to Clinics ~ Plants ~ Soil ~ Conservation ~

Contact Lorie for additional information or email her today to share your knowledge with the community.

Mahalo for your commitment & support of Hawaii Agriculture!

Email or call us at 775-8015 or 557-2780 if you have any quetsions or need further information.

Mahalo...

The 2010 Big Island Farm Fair is sponsored in part by the County of Hawaii, Research & Development.

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