East Hawai'i Island Membership Potluck-Meeting

During this month's meeting, Drake Weinert and Mike DuPont will share KNF methods for creating sustainable, no-smell pig operations. In addition, Deborah Hersey of the Swine Co-op, will be there to talk about the services they offer for pork producers. The event includes a potluck lunch. Please bring your own flatware and a dish to share!

Event Location: 27-479 Onohi Lp. Papaikou, HI 96781

There are some great events coming up, including our State Convention in October. I hope to see you there.

I've served on the East Hawai'i Chapter board since 2015 and see a lot of positive movement ahead of us still. I was appointed president this past May, and with your help, we can expand and grow this noble organization. I'd like to thank our secretary Jess Sobocinski, vice-president Yuri Zhuraw, treasurer Aleysia Kaha, and our board members Ala Keolanui, Chris Hardenbrook, and Liam Gray for volunteering their time to be a part of the leadership in service to you and family farmers everywhere!

The next full membership gathering will be September 16 at my family's farm with a focus on swine raised by Korean Natural Farming protocols. We have invited the Swine Co-op in the educational portion of the day to collaborate with their expertise.

We have shifted our membership meeting schedule from monthly to quarterly meetings. With a focus on quality over quantity, members are able to gather, be of service to a fellow farmer for a few hours, and get exclusive access to practical education. I really encourage you to join all these gatherings as they invigorate us all, and it's a great opportunity to bring some friends who want to know what HFUU is all about.

Our other big goals are to work with other Chapters and organizations on the Island to support each other and collaborate toward essential projects. Truly, we want to practice the "Union United" in the Hawaii Farmers Union United!

May the beneficial microbes be with you!
Drake