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Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention  

Friday, October 22, 2004         Hilton Hawaiian Village

The Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation (HFBF) is a non-profit organization of farming families united for the purpose of analyzing problems and formulating action to ensure the future of agriculture thereby promoting the well-being of farming and the State's economy.

Members and guests are invited to attend the 57th Annual Convention, on October 22, 2004 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on Oahu. Business will include setting the organization's 2005 legislative initiatives, policy updates and elections of new officers.

Friday, October 22
Room: South Pacific 1 & 2
7:30am - 8:00am

Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:00am - 9:30am

Business Session - Annual reports and updates from the President, committees and counties
9:30am - 10:30am

Presentation on the State Drought Program
Neal Fujii, State Drought Coordinator, CWRM

10:30am - Noon Business Session (continued)
Noon - 1:00pm

Luncheon with Speakers
Michelle Groman, AFBF Director of Regulatory Affairs to discuss national biotechnology regulatory issues and how these affect Hawaii

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Business Session (continued) - Review and approval of policies and legislative proposals for the upcoming year
6:00pm - 9:00pm Dinner & Installation Banquet, Membership Awards
 
Saturday, October 23 (optional):
8:00am - 10:00am

Farm Tour - Hawaii Farm Bureau's sponsored Farmers Market at Kapiolani Community College. Visit with Farm Bureau members, local farmers and vendors of local products.

10:00am - 2:00pm

Oceanic Institute. Learn about the leading edge aquacultural development occurring at this facility. Includes lunch.

 
Fees:
Annual Meeting (HFBF Member Rate) $15.00 each
Annual Meeting (Non Member Rate) $25.00 each
Luncheon $24.00 each
Induction Banquet Dinner $49.00 each
Saturday Farm Tour and Lunch (October 23, 2004) $15.00 each

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College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources - University of Hawaii Hawaii Department of Agriculture Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation Agricultural Leadership Foundation of Hawaii
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