The all-Hawaii products prepared by Executive Chef Lagarde from the Hilton Hawaiian Village is the highlight of the day for those who grow and enjoy food. And that’s who will be at this event. Our island bounty continues to surprise and delight those who seek out special dining experiences. As well, the wonderful diversity in our farming and agribusiness community is never highlighted better than when we gather for our biennial Ag Conference. And this year will be no exception. Chef Lagarde has developed the following menu:
- Medley of Hirabara and Nalo Greens with Hawaii Island Goat Cheese, Hamakua Tomato, and Kilauea Black Sea Salt Cracker served with Kamiya Papaya Chutney and Champagne Dressing
- Orange Miso Glazed Kona Kampachi, Big Island Heart of Palm and Pea Shoot Salad with Mango Vinaigrette and Taro Rolls
- Big Island Beef Short Ribs with Celery and Molokai Sweet Potato Puree with Hamakua Mushroom Ragout
- Dome of Apple Banana Carmel with Feuillantine served with Waialua Chocolate and Hawaiian Vanilla Sauce; served with Fresh Kona Coffee
And here is a sample of the companies that are providing the food:
- Waialua Chocolate from Dole Food Company Hawaii
- Mushrooms from Hamakua Heritage Farm, Inc.
- Tomatoes from Hamakua Springs Country Farm
- Goat Cheese from Hawaii Island Goat Dairy, LLC
- Vanilla from Hawaiian Vanilla Company
- Salad Greens from Hirabara Farms
- Papaya from Kamiya Farms
- Kampachi from Kona Blue Water Farms, LLC
- Kona Coffee from Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative
- Short Ribs from Kulana Foods, Ltd
- Sweet Potato from L&R Farms
- Mangos from Matsuda Fukuyama Farms Inc
- Salad Greens, Pea Shoots from Nalo Farms
- Heart of Palm from Wailea Agricultural Group, Inc.
Ag 2006, Maximizing Your Bottom Line. Attendees will learn to take advantage of opportunities more rapidly, get around obstacles with greater agility and take decisive action to fulfill personal and company goals. There will also be a trade show and a multi media awards presentation. The conference is Thursday October 26 from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Special room rates at the Hilton have been arranged. You may register on line at www.agconference.org. For information email info@agconference.org or call (808) 947-2914.
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