HAWAIʻI FARMERS  UNION

A statewide network supporting farmers, food sovereignty, and sustainable agriculture in Hawaiʻi. Championing family farmers and our communities through advocacy, education, and cooperation since 2010.

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HFU

At Hawaiʻi Farmers Union, we are growing Hawaiʻi’s future. Not by becoming bigger, but by starting small. Because we believe it takes many individuals, making many small actions, to change the terrain. We know that for Hawaiʻi to become resilient. We need land to farm and more farmers to nurture it. We need both backyard gardeners and those who buy and eat local.


And by blending traditional wisdom with modern innovation, we can feed our people and weather new storms. That’s why we bring more than 900 farmers, ranchers and family food supporters together. Why we listen to every member, learning from the past to guide us to a more sustainable future. Why we show our local government just how much this matters to the Islands.


Because HFU is people you know, and people just like you – People who believe in the sovereign right of farmers, ranchers, and fishers, and advocate for vibrant and prosperous agricultural communities. People who believe food should be grown in a way that not only feeds Hawaiʻi today, but ensures the land stays healthy for many years to come. Hawaiʻi Farmers Union. Join together and share your voice.

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Growing a Hawaiʻi that feeds us

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MISSION

Advocate for the sovereign rights of farmers and ranchers to create regenerative and sustainable agricultural communities that benefit the people of Hawaiʻi through education, cooperation, and advocacy. ​

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VISION

A Hawaiʻi in which farm families and their communities are respected, valued, and have achieved economic prosperity and social justice that restores regenerative, sustainable agriculture and food security.

TESTIMONIALS


You don’t have to be a farmer to join the union. When you join HFU, you gain access to a variety of member benefits, services, and discounts while helping strengthen Hawaiʻi’s local food system. If you’re not already a member, you can join today for just $50 per year - less than $1 a week to support family farmers, expand sustainable agriculture, and help ensure the next generation of farmers will be there to grow the food, fuel, and fiber we all depend on.

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Gerry Ross

HFU truly is dedicated to regenerative and local agriculture. Being a part of HFU puts me in contact with like minded farmers and farmers-to-be through the FAM program and helps me to share my experience with the broader community.


Farmers Union Member since 2010

India Clark

To me, being part of the Farmers Union isn’t just about farming. It’s about growing as a person, staying connected to the land, and being part of a movement that is greater than ourselves and greater than this generation. It’s about farming through relationships instead of alone.


Farmers Union Member since 2015

Eric Drake Weinert

The Union is a true family. A true gathering of folks doing the right thing at immense personal cost. I can’t tell you how good it feels to be in service with you for this higher good we are doing. These folks give me hope for the next seven generations.


Farmers Union Member since 2014


OUR 2025 Impact

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$330K paid directly to Hawaiʻi farmers & fishers

Resources
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$1.47M invested in Hawaiʻi's food system

Programs & Initiatives
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100+ bills testified on at the State Legislature

Advocacy
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900+ Members Statewide

Membership

$330K paid directly to Hawaiʻi farmers & fishers

Resources

$1.47M invested in Hawaiʻi's food system

Programs & Initiatives

100+ bills testified on at the State Legislature

Advocacy
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BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION, COOPERATION & ADVOCACY

Save the date and join Hawai'i Farmers Union for upcoming workshops, gatherings, markets, policy discussions, and agricultural events

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5pm HFU Food Safety Free Live Webinar: Post-Storm Food Safety

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2:30pm HFU Hana Chapter Farmers Market

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7am HFU Lāna‘i Chapter Farmers Market

9:30am HFU x UHLCCWD: Egg Enterprise Workshop

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6pm HFU & SCH: Niu Forever Outdoor Film Screening

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2:30pm HFU Hana Chapter Farmers Market

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9am HFU Mauna Kahalawai Chapter @ ʻAha Niu – Maui Nui Coconut Celebration Festival

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9am HFU Kauai Chapter Vermicompost Workshop

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