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Aloha & Welcome to the SOW podcast aimed to provide educational support, information, guidance and outreach to farmers, ranchers, and allied agricultural producers in Hawaii. This podcast is brought to you by the Seeds of Wellbeing or SOW Project at the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN), grant no. 2021-70035-35371, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (funding until March 31, 2023). 

  1. 10h ago

    Ep 66. Agriculture Stewardship Hawaii

    You may have seen or heard about Agriculture Stewardship Hawaii or recognize its logo. You may not know that it is the synergistic byproduct of the merging of two organizations - the Oahu Resource Conservation & Development Council and Oahu Agriculture and Conservation Association. They have been involved in helping farmers and ranchers recover from the Kona low storms of March 2026 and Hurricane Lala in August, and in this episode we speak to their Executive Director, Dave Elliott and their Director of Food Systems and Statewide Food Systems Coordinator, Amanda Shaw about how and why the merger happened and details about all their work with and for Hawaii agriculture. Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resilience (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture. Resources: Agriculture Stewardship Hawaii (ASH) Oahu Agriculture and Conservation Association (OACA)Oahu Resource Conservation & Development (ORCD) Hawaii Act 239 Hawaiʻi Statewide Food Systems Coordination Kona Low storms Hurricane Lala Our podcast with NRCSOur podcast with Hunter Heaivilin, Hawaii Farmers Union’s Advocacy Director and founder of SupersistenceASH's Kona Low Farm & Ranch Recovery Fact SheetGet Connected to ASH's services ASH’s Farmer Help Desk Phone & Email: Call (808) 622-9026 or email farmsupport@agstewardshiphawaii.orgIn-Person Drop-In: Visit on Wednesdays from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the Kunia Farm Center, 92-1770 Kunia Road, Suite 101, Kunia Camp, HI 96759Find out more about us: Seeds Of Wellbeing websiteSeeds of Wellbeing Resource HubAll the SOW links

  2. Aug 8

    Ep 65. Hawaii Farm Bureau

    You have probably heard of Hawaii Farm Bureau and their annual state-wide farm fair and their annual convention, but did you know that they are first and foremost an advocate for farmer-focused Hawaii agriculture bills? Did you know that if you have an idea for a bill that could help Hawaii agriculture that there is a path to working with the Farm Bureau to make it a law? In this episode we speak with Executive Director Brian Miyamoto about the work of HFB and why you may want to be involved. Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resilience (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture. Resources: Hawaii Farm Bureau (HFB) Our podcast with Hunter from HFUU Hawaii State Farm FairHFB Annual ConventionHFB Farmers MarketsOur podcast with Tim Richards Find out more about us: Seeds Of Wellbeing websiteSeeds of Wellbeing Resource HubAll the SOW links

  3. Jul 4

    Ep 64. Facing Feral Ungulates with Makana Provisions

    If you are an agriculture producer in Hawaii, you have heard about feral ungulates. Those are the pigs, goats, and deer that run wild on the islands and can do such extensive damage to crops and the land. Many are frustrated by their impact and spend thousands of dollars to keep them out or even more to recover from the damage they do. When on Oahu, we discovered Iggy from Makana Provisions, who is trying to address this invasive animal problem by hunting them, processing them, and then selling them to feed the islands and beyond. Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resilience (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture. Resources: Makana ProvisionsMakana FoundationMakana WildContact via email: iggy@makanaprovisions.com Contact via phone: 808-838-9315 Find out more about us: Seeds Of Wellbeing websiteSeeds of Wellbeing Resource HubAll the SOW links

  4. Jun 6

    Ep 63. Learning to Listen with Donna Ching

    At times when it can feel like people are at opposite extremes and cannot or will not agree, and anger and frustrations become barriers to moving things forward, Dr. Donna Ching from the Pacific Center for Collaboration can step in to find ways to reach consensus. Normally on Oahu, she had a work trip to the Big Island of Hawaii, so when she had some time between her facilitation workshops, we met at Liliʻuokalani Gardens in Hilo. Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resilience (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture. Resources: Pacific Center for Collaboration Ag Leadership's Hawaii Ag ConferenceOur podcast with Diane Ley and Molly Mamaril about the Ag Leadership ConferenceHawaii Association of Nonprofit OrganizationsFind out more about us: Seeds Of Wellbeing websiteSeeds of Wellbeing Resource HubAll the SOW links

  5. May 7

    Ep 62. Hawaii Commercial Kitchens

    We have spoken with a number of Hawaii agriculture producers that say they are interested in making and selling value-added products, but are unable to find a certified kitchen to use or rent near them, or feel a little overwhelmed by what the Department of Health requires. In this episode, we speak with Anthony Florig, Program Manager of Hawaii Commercial Kitchens about a program he runs to help address these issues. We review the resources the program has to offer, both in person and online, and get a tour of the Hilo Food Hub’s commercial kitchen space. If you are only listening to this podcast, you’ll be able to understand the essence of the things we talk about, but this is one episode you may want to watch on our YouTube channel to also see the things discussed. Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resilience (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture. Resources: Hawaii Commercial KitchensHilo Food HubHawaii Commercial Kitchens Kitchen Directory Hawaii Commercial Kitchens Workshops Hawaii Department of Health Food Info Hawaii Department of Health Homemade Food Operation Hawaii Department of Health Homemade Food Establishment PermitHawaii Commercial Kitchens ResourcesHawaii Commercial Kitchens RegistrationHawaii Commercial Kitchens YouTube ChannelOahu's Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development CenterWith thanks to Hoʻōla Farms and their Food Hub, Farm-to-Car, and other programs: https://hoolafarms.org/programs/  Find out more about us: Seeds Of Wellbeing websiteSeeds of Wellbeing Resource HubAll the SOW links

  6. Feb 25

    Ep 61. Hawaii's Ag Legislation Hunter

    Many Hawaii agriculture producers we speak with feel stressed and a bit confused by the workings of politics and the bills in the legislature. They want to see important changes happen, but are unclear what agriculture-related bills may be in session, or how individuals can be more involved to help things change. In this episode we speak with Hunter Heaivilin, Hawaii Farmers Union’s Advocacy Director and founder of Supersistence to try to get a handle on the state of things in early 2026 and what folks can do to help impact the changes they want to see. Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resilience (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture. Resources: SupersistenceHawaii Farmers Union United (HFU) Hawaii agriculture bill tracking and legislative progressNational Healthy Soils Policy NetworkOur podcast with NRCSOur podcast with Hawaii Ulu Co-opFind out more about us: Seeds Of Wellbeing websiteSeeds of Wellbeing Resource HubAll the SOW links

  7. Jan 1

    Ep 60. NRCS: Resources for Hawaii Agriculture

    Spend enough time around Hawaii farmers and ranchers and you’ll soon hear the name of the Federal agency Natural Resources Conservation Service (or NRCS). You may hear the word "conservation' and not necessarily think that they help agriculture producers, but if you have spoken with NRCS, or to folks that have worked with them, you will wonder why you haven’t reached out to them sooner! To better understand NRCS and what they can do to help, we speak with the Director for all of the Pacific Islands Area, J.B. Martin, and NRCS Outreach Coordinator, Jolene Lau, as well as two Hawaii agriculture producers that have been working with NRCS.  Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resilience (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture. Resources: NRCS Pacific Islands Area Office Home Page NRCS Pacific Islands Area Office StaffFarm Bill UpdatesJune 2025 article about NRCS staff cutsApply by January 15th reminder Find out more about us: Seeds Of Wellbeing websiteSeeds of Wellbeing Resource HubAll the SOW links

  8. 11/27/2025

    Ep 59. Hawaii DOH has a veterinarian!

    Who knew that the Hawaii Department of Health had a veterinarian on staff?! We didn’t until we met Hawaii DOH’s one and only Public Health Veterinarian at a Hawaii Island conference in Kona. From speaking with her, it seems that’s true for a lot of folks in Hawaii, so in this episode we share our talk with recent Hawaii transplant, Ariella Barry, who was hired by the state DOH to fill a 20 year vacancy, and just in time to lend a hand during the 2025 Federal Government shutdown. We spoke with her during that Federal shutdown. Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resilience (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture. Resources: Hawaii Department of Health Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center (VERC)One HealthAvian Influenza at duck sanctuaryPodcast with Jeff CorleHawaii Humane Society (for grief support groups)To reach Ariella, call the DOH Disease Reporting Line: 808-586-4586 and ask for the veterinarian on staff.Find out more about us: Seeds Of Wellbeing websiteSeeds of Wellbeing Resource HubAll the SOW links

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Aloha & Welcome to the SOW podcast aimed to provide educational support, information, guidance and outreach to farmers, ranchers, and allied agricultural producers in Hawaii. This podcast is brought to you by the Seeds of Wellbeing or SOW Project at the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN), grant no. 2021-70035-35371, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (funding until March 31, 2023). 

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    CTAHR SOW Podcast Team
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    2021 - 2026
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