#Jayson Watts

Senate confirms leadership for Hawaiʻi Agribusiness Development Corporation Board of Directors

The Hawaiʻi State Senate has confirmed Gov. Josh Green’s reappointment of current Board Chair Jayson M. Watts to the board of directors of the Agribusiness Development Corporation, along with the appointments of David Hinazumi and Joshua Uyehara. The confirmations ensure leadership continuity for the agency responsible for managing the state’s most critical agricultural land and water infrastructure.

Locally made food and products shine at Food and Product Innovation Network Day

Local food and product vendors gathered Wednesday to show off their goods at the inaugural Food and Product Innovation Network Day at the Capitol, a convening of exhibitors, partners and stakeholders to highlight the collective impact of Hawai‘i’s food and product innovation ecosystem.

Maui County Farm Bureau announces new Board leadership

Maui County Farm Bureau welcomes Jayson Watts as incoming president for the Board of Directors for the 2025-’26 term. Former President Kyle Caires moves into the vice president position, and a full slate of experienced board members fill the remaining positions.

Hawaiʻi Agribusiness Development Corporation holds first-ever board meeting on Maui

The Hawaiʻi Agribusiness Development Corporation, Board of Directors held its first-ever meeting on the island of Maui this month, marking a significant milestone in the agency’s effort to expand agricultural opportunities statewide and directly engage with local farmers, educators and community leaders.

Senate Ways and Means Committee visits Lānaʻi for updates on local sustainability

The Senate Ways and Means Committee arrived on Lānaʻi to receive updates on economic development and sustainability efforts from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and the Agribusiness Development Corporation.

Jayson Watts elected as new chair of Hawai‘i Agribusiness Development Corp.

The Hawai‘i Agribusiness Development Corp. Board of Directors has elected Maui resident Jayson Watts as its new chair, signaling a renewed commitment to strategic leadership, critical infrastructure investment and long-term land stewardship. Watts, representing Maui County on the board, serves as director of environmental health and safety at Mahi Pono. Gov. Josh Green first appointed […]

Democratic Party of Hawai‘i Elects Interim Party Chair

The State Central Committee, the governing body for the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i, voted in Adrian Tam as their new interim Party Chair at a special meeting that was held on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows program completes 15th year; applications available for new cohort

The Ka Ipu Kukui program completed its 15th year with a graduation ceremony at the ProArts Playhouse on May 31, 2023, and is now seeking applicants for its 16th cohort.

Maui County Farm Bureau announces its board members and officers

For the new two-year term, the Maui County Farm Bureau retained eight directors and elected two new directors including Ethan Romanchak and Theresa Thompson. Warren K. Watanabe is the executive director.

Maui County Farm Bureau names new board members

For the new two-year term, Maui County Farm Bureau retained some current board members and elected some new ones, including Bobbie Patnode and Jayson Watts.