Hawaii-One-Ag Consortium: Partnership Amongst UH System Schools
For the last 18 years, a University of Hawaii consortium has successfully received the grant award from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) for an education program for Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions.
The consortium comprises the UHM College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, Windward Community College, Leeward Community College, Kapiolani Community College, Kauai Community College, UH Maui College, Hawaii Community College, and UH Hilo.
The Hawaii-One-Ag project:
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Supports recruitment to food, agricultural, and natural resources systems and sciences programs in the state of Hawaii,
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Works to promote clear pathways for agricultural programs between the four-year universities and the two-year programs,
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Promotes academic advising for transferring students,
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Promotes professional opportunities and professional development across the participating consortium campuses.
GoFarm Hawaii began through the funding of this grant in 2012. It is now one of the most extensive farmer development programs in the country, providing resources and opportunities to individuals, homeowners, and businesses. They continue to support Hawaii’s food security and economy through enhancing sustainable agriculture.
The grant consortium also supports a broad range of projects dedicated to professional development, agriculture, and recruitment, which include:
One of the overarching missions of the Hawaii-One-Ag Consortium is to reshape Hawaii’s view of agriculture. The field of agriculture is vast and diverse and can include various professions. Those interested in agriculture can study to become farmers, sustainable growers, researchers, professors, managers of non-profit organizations, and so much more. Be sure to continue reading our monthly CTAHR ASAO newsletters to stay up to date on all of the exciting Hawaii-One-Ag projects.
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