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Carl ‘Soot’ Bredhoff remembered as leader in Hawaiʻi’s ranching and cattle industry

Carl “Soot” Bredhoff, a respected leader in Hawaiʻi’s ranching and cattle industry, passed away May 31 at his home in Kula. He was 90. 

Senators back bill to boost reimbursements for farmer and rancher transportation costs

The program reimburses farmers and ranchers in Hawaiʻi, Alaska and other insular areas for transportation costs of supplies like feed, fertilizer and equipment parts.

Local Food Coalition backs bills to boost Hawai‘i farm grants, infrastructure

The Local Food Coalition today announced its support for key bills introduced in the Hawai‘i State Legislature that align with the coalition’s efforts to grow Hawai‘i’s local food system.

First-ever Hawaiʻi delegation to the USDA visits D.C. to advocate for agricultural support

Hawaiʻi Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke and Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture Chairperson Sharon Hurd last week led some of Hawaiʻi’s agricultural leaders in a first-ever Hawaiʻi delegation to the United States Department of Agriculture.

Trust for Public Land secures Hawaiʻi Sentinel Landscape Designation

Hawaiʻi has formally received a Sentinel Landscape designation, the Trust for Public Land announced today. Hawaiʻi’s designation ensures that, under existing federal conservation and the Department of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration programs, the state’s key conservation efforts will receive priority consideration for funding. 

2019 Paniolo Hall of Fame Includes 7 Maui Honorees

Seven of the 11 inductees to the 2019 Paniolo Hall of Fame are tied to cattle ranches in Maui County that include: Haleakalā Ranch, Molokaʻi Ranch, Maui Cattle Company, ʻUlupalakua Ranch, Kaonoulu Ranch and Kaupō Ranch.

Zippy’s Restaurants Wins State Award for Beef

Zippy’s Research and Development Chef, Wayne Komamura, took on the challenge of developing a recipe that was reminiscent of old-fashioned, kama’aina style, homemade hamburger.