The document summarizes an organic agriculture enterprise on the Big Island of Hawaii called Citron Olive Farm. It will operate 221,000 olive trees, organic fruit orchards and vineyards, permaculture gardens, and an aquaponic system. It aims to preserve the land and operate sustainably through various certifications and practices. It will host educational and cultural events to share Hawaiian and other heritages with the community.
3. To operate an efficient, environmentally responsible and sustainable organic agriculture enterprise centered in our community and with respect for our diverse cultural heritages
12. Warren Watanabe Warren Watanabe Farm, Kula, Maui, Hawaii Executive Director, Maui County Farm Bureau www.mauicountyfarmbureau.org
13. Jonathan Keyser and Ethan Romanchak Native Nursery www.mauinativenursery.com Our olive stock comes from select California nurseries. The Hawaii Department of Agriculture standards requires that our olive stock be shipped without any traces of soil. Native Nursery is our entry point for our olive stock. Jonathan and Ethan will acclimate our olive trees and grow them to field size. Their years of experience will insure the viability and vitality of our olive trees.
14. Nancy Snow, Nursery Manager Kula Hardware and Nursery Nancy is a Malama i ka 'Aina landscape professional whose practices protect Maui County from invasive plants and animals Nancy is in charge of choosing and ordering plants throughout the State Our specialty orchard and seeds come from Kula Nursery
15. Clark S. Hashimoto Managing Partner, Hashimoto Persimmon Farm www.hashimotopersimmons.com Clark received his Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Business Management from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Clark began his career with the Hawaiian Sugar Planters Association 28 years with the University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources as Extension Agent and as Maui County Administrator Clark is currently The Maui County Agriculture Specialist. Clark returns to his love, farming , at the end of June 2010. Clark serves on the Hawaii Department of Agriculture Executive Board, term expiring June 30, 2013
16. Harold Keyser, PhD Maui County Administrator University of Hawai`i at Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources Cooperative Extension Service The University of Hawai‘i’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources serves the citizens of Maui County by providing science-based research, education and public service to help them solve problems in agriculture, natural resources, food and nutrition, food safety and community development. These services are provided through our faculty and staff of Cooperative Extension located on Maui, Molokai' and the Kula Agricultural Research Center. Kahului Extension Office 3110 Ka`ahumanu Avenue, Building 214 Kahului, Maui, Hawai`i 96732
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20. Bev Gannon Chef/Owner, Hali`imaile General Store, Joe’s, and Celebrations Catering, Executive Chef for Hawaiian Airlines www.bevgannonrestaurants.com
33. Our Aquaponic system is our sustainable, on-site, organic food solution to provide fish and vegetables for our Farm table and Restaurant 23,000+ pounds of fish 60,000+ pounds of vegetables (Lettuce, Sugar Peas (Sugar and snow), Spinach, Green Onion, Chives, Tomatoes, Basil (Sweet Green, Purple, Curly Leaf and Thai), Sage, Lemongrass, Chard, Parsley (Italian Flat Leaf, Curly Leaf and Cilantro), Cucumber, Beets, Watercress, Chives, Butter Beans , Melons and Mizuna
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36. To establish and maintain an interactive relationship and open door policy with Members of the Community including those Groups and Organizations, Schools and Businesses committed to sustainable agriculture as well as to our valued Clients and Customers
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46. Enjoy the beauty and splendor of Hawai`i´s first and only olive farm - a unique Big Island adventure in agritourism. Widely known as a sustainable organic agricultural community, Citron Olive Farm offers an unequaled educational and cultural experience for viewing the processing of olives into olive oil as well as an organic citrus and fruit orchard, chile and herb gardens, a grape vineyard and winery and cultural displays from all over the world. Citron Olive Farm Tours In Conjunction With Roberts Hawaii Tours
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51. 100% Certified Organic, First Cold Extraction, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Made on the Big Island, Hawaii From Olives grown on the Big Island, Hawaii Our Administrative Offices are open Monday through Friday – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm (Hawaiian Standard Time) Closed Saturday and Sunday Online support is available 24/7 Contact us via email: [email_address]