The Agricultural Leadership Foundation of Hawai‘i is proud to host the 2026 Hawai‘i Agriculture Conference. The event will be held on November 9-10, 2026 in Waikoloa, Hawai‘i. Since 2002, this event has been Hawai‘i’s premiere agriculture conference. The event, typically held every other year, provides a place for the agricultural community to explore, learn and network with each other, agricultural leaders and specialists, and affiliated stakeholders.
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Bonarath “Bo” Bory is Ag Program Director for Pacific Gateway Center, leading an 80-acre nonprofit Ag park in Haleiwa that supports immigrant, refugee, and underserved farmers with affordable land, infrastructure, and technical assistance.
Mike Braun is the Hawaiʻi Island Branch Manager for Hawaii Foodservice Alliance (HFA), leading food distribution and logistics. He works to strengthen connections between local producers, distributors, and markets to support a resilient food system.
Juli Burden is a Program Director and Research Associate at the Hawaiʻi Agriculture Research Center, where she leads agrivoltaic research and demonstration work exploring how solar development and agriculture can work together.
Nani Conklin, MPH is a Native Hawaiian public health practitioner and food systems consultant. Her work focuses on advancing equitable, community-centered food and agricultural systems in Hawaiʻi through research, policy, and planning.
Professor of soil science focusing on soil fertility, soil health, and water management in the Pacific region
Dr. Steve Doo is an Assistant Professor at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo in the Department of Marine Science.
Sabrina English is the President and CEO of Ponoholo Ranch, a cow-calf operation located in Kohala on the Island of Hawaiʻi.
Sarah Freeman works with the County of Hawaiʻi to strengthen local food systems through collaboration, planning, and community-led initiatives. She holds an MPH from Johns Hopkins University and is a Food Systems for Health Bloomberg Fellow.
WOCAN is a global not for profit, headquartered on the Big Island, that supports women's leadership and gender equity in agriculture and climate-related programs around the world.
Alison is passionate about plants and has been in the ornamental plant industry practically her whole life. She owns Grace Flowers Hawaii and has served on the HFNA board since 2022.
Janice Ikeda is the CEO of Vibrant Hawaiʻi, a community organization that brings residents, nonprofits, businesses, and government together to expand opportunity and strengthen resilience.
Chris manages the Membership Department for the ʻUlu Co-op, helping to provide members with technical farming assistance, and oversees the Expanding Agroforestry Project funding program.
Bridget Kapahu (formerly Napier) is a fourth-generation Hawaii rancher, third-generation meat industry professional, Plant Manager of Hawaii Meats, and Oahu Cattlemen’s Association President, connecting ranching, processing, and food safety.
Agricultural Resource Management Division Manages State owned irrigation water systems and production agricultural lands.
Bob King is President of Pacific Biodiesel, the company he founded on Maui in 1995, demonstrating a model of regenerative agriculture and renewable energy that enhances energy security, bolsters food security, and supports Hawaiʻi’s circular economy.
I am climate Scientist working with a team of researchers to improve the availability and accessibility of climate data and information in Hawaii and the Pacific.
A lifelong Molokaʻi steward, Kalaniua Ritte has 30+ years of experience in loko iʻa restoration, cultural resource management, and community food systems. His work connects mālama ʻāina, food sovereignty, and grassroots leadership.
Dr. Helmuth Rogg is the Invasive Species Biologist with the Division of Forestry and Wildlife of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. His duties include facilitating the operations of the Hawaii Invasive Species Council.
Dr. Schulte graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia and completed a residency in Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine at the University of Minnesota, where she researched ASF preparedness in the Caribbean and H5N1 in dairy cattle.
Dana is Founder and CEO of the Hawaii Ulu Cooperative, a farmer-owned organization with 230 member farms across Hawaii, Maui, Oahu and Kauai.
Naina or NaiRie (nye-ree) is the social media manager behind the Kahuku Farms business. She leads their social media content through storytelling and giving authentic perspectives into the life of farming on the North Shore of O'ahu.
Wren oversees renewable energy development in Hawai'i for Longroad Energy, including the Mahi Solar project on O'ahu, which will be the first solar project to integrate commercial farming.
Livestock Operations Manager Parker Ranch for the last 24 yrs Duties include overseeing all branding, weaning and shipping of livestock
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ʻĀina Momona is a Native Hawaiian nonprofit rooted in the Kaʻamola ahupuaʻa of Molokaʻi, advancing food sovereignty through loko iʻa restoration, mālama ʻāina, and community-led stewardship.
American Farm Mortgage & Financial Services
American Farm Mortgage offers nationwide agricultural financing for farmers and ranchers. From land purchases to expansion and refinancing, we're here to help you grow! Connect with our Hawaii Agent, Jason Okuhama, to explore your financing options.
Hawai‘i Agriculture Research Center
HARC is a globally recognized applied research organization rooted in Hawai'i, advancing tropical agriculture and forestry through innovation, sustainability, and resilience.
The Hawaii Cattlemen's Council (HCC) is a non-profit organization working for the cattle producers of Hawaii in areas of education, promotion and research.
Hawai'i Farmers Union Foundation
HFUF is the nonprofit foundation that supports HFU's mission by funding educational programs, community outreach, and sustainability initiatives.
Hawai'i Foodservice Alliance is your single source solution to reaching & growing your Hawai'i market.
Distributor or agricultural supplies and equipment across the state of Hawaii. Licensed contractor that does turnkey / design, sell and build commercial greenhouses and ag related buildings.
Mauna Kea Soil and Water Conservation District
Mauna Kea SWCD is administered by a volunteer five member board of directors that work in cooperation with various agencies to assist in identifying and meeting community resource needs.
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