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AG2017 PROGRAM UPDATES AG2017 PROGRAM UPDATESFarm to Table Tastings, Beverages & Networking

Hawai‘i Convention Center, Rooftop Garden | Tuesday, August 29, 2017, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Mahalo Nui Loa to our Additional AG2017 Conference SponsorsView the complete list of sponsors at: www.hiagconference.org/sponsors.html

12th Ave GrillWailua Rootbeer Braised Maui Cattle Co. Beef Cheeks, Kolea Farms Sunchoke Mash, Slow Roasted Fennel and Ho Farms Tomato Ragout

DK's Steak and Sansei Seafood Pan Seared Pesto Prawns with Sweet Corn, Bacon and Small Kine Farms Mushroom Ravioli, served with Arugula Beurre Blanc and Shaved Fennel Salad

Forty Carrots at Bloomingdale'sAromatic Cuttle Fish, Lemongrass Pork, Purple Potato & Thai Chiles, Coriander, Mint, Basil

Hawai‘i Convention CenterPoached Shaka Moa Eggs, Twin Bridge Farms Asparagus, Small Kine Farms Mushrooms, XO Sauce

Caprese Skewer, Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil, Balsamic

Kaka‘ako KitchenAloha Tofu Tostada: Seared Shichimi Dusted Tofu topped with seasoned Kulana Ground Beef - Watermelon Radish - Ewa Corn and Nalo 'Micro Greens

Mud Hen WaterButtered `Ulu with Sour Orange Dau See

Poke StopThai Inspired Fried Tilapia with Toasted Peanuts, Chili, Fresh Herbs, Cucumber, Tomato, over Jasmine Rice

Tango Contemporary CaféMushroom Risotto with Confit Jidori Chicken

Also featuring refreshing OnoPops!

Join us for “Farm to Table Tastings” where you can network with agriculture producers and professionals, foodies, backyard farmers, teachers, and students. Enjoy delicious food prepared by local chefs using local produce and meats. Friends of James A. Wriston III are hosting the first round of beverages for conference participants. This event is the perfect time to make new connections and renew friendships. We look forward to seeing you there!

Clearing the Hurdles of Agricultural Labor10:45 AM – 1:00 PM, Room has changed to 310

FSMA/GAP: The Alphabet Soup to Safe Produce for All Consumers 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM, Room has changed to 306B

Panelist Update:Joshua Silva, UH Mānoa CTAHR Cooperative Extension Luisa F. Castro, Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture Dr. Stephen Ostroff, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Please review the following changes to the Conference Program Book, listed by date, concurrent session number, and title:

CONCURRENT SESSION 1

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

CONCURRENT SESSION 2

Cracking the Nut on Affordable Housing on Farm Land in Hawai‘i 1:15 PM – 3:30 PM, includes 15-minute break, Room 310

Panelist Update:Gary Maunakea-Forth, MAO Organic FarmsStephanie Whalen, Hawai’i Agriculture Research CenterKamuela Cobb-Adams, Kamehameha SchoolsKathy Sokugawa, City Department of Planning and PermittingDaniel Orodenker, State Land Use Commission

Ag Tourism: Diversifying Economic Opportunity 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM, Room 306A

Panelist Update:John Morgan, Kualoa Ranch Brooke Hansen, University of Hawai`i at Hilo, College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource ManagementPomai Weigert, Hawai‘i Agritourism Association

Part 1: The (K)new Agriculture: Generational Perspectives of Growing Farmers on the Land 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM, Room 308AB

Panelist Correction:Nate Gyotoku, KUPU Hawai‘i (originally misspelled)

CONCURRENT SESSION 4

Grow Me the Money3:45 PM - 4:45 PM, Room 310

Speaker Update:Dave Gagner, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Jason T. Okuhama, Commercial and Business LendingHanna Bree, The Kohala Center

Loko I‘a: Restoration to Food Production 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM, Room 308AB

Panelist Correction:Ikaika Velez, Moli‘i Fishpond (originally misspelled)

Biosecurity & Agriculture 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM, Room 306B

Panelist Update:Randy Bartlett, Hawai‘i Invasive Species CouncilJonathan Ho, Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture Plant QuarantineWarren Watanabe, Maui County Farm Bureau

CONCURRENT SESSION 5Scaling-up Production & Profits with Cooperatives & Food Hubs 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, Room 310

Speaker Update:Paul Arinaga, Friends with Farms Agricultural CooperativeEn Young, Hawai‘i Food Basket Kevin Kelly, North Shore EVP

Value Added: Doing it Right from Harvest to Sale9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, Room 306A

Speaker Update:Kalen Kelekoma, Private Chef, presenting with Luisa Castro, Ph.D.

Commitments: The Future of Agriculture in Hawai‘i10:15 AM – 11:45 AM, Room has changed to 306A

SPECIAL SESSIONS

CES Hawai‘i AgriculturePoster was withdrawn due to a scheduling conflict.

POSTERS

2017 Farm to School Symposium12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Check in Room 306B, Session in Room 310

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

ARE YOU A GROWER OR A BUYER? It's not too late to sign up for the Grower-Buyer Meet-Up and connect with your "dream" grower or buyer!

Attend the Grower-Buyer Meet-Up Introduction in Room 306A from 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM on Tuesday, August 29 to find out more and get registered.

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Keynote Update: Due to a State Funeral, the Honorable John M. Silk, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, will present on behalf of President Hilda Heine, Ed.D.