Progress 09/01/19 to 02/28/23

Outputs
Target Audience:During the period, the Hi!ag consortium targeted Native Hawaii and other underserved populations in Hawaii with efforts to deliver science-based learning, such as formal classroom instruction, practicum experiences, innovative curriculum development, internships, workshops, extension and outreach. The target audience included college students; prospective students in high school, community colleges, and within UH's four-year institutions; public and private school students in grades K-12; youth participants in community programs; teachers and educators in K-12 and higher education in Hawaii; and the general public attending outreach events promoting academic/training programs in agriculture and natural resource management in Hawaii. Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Hi!ag supported10 research employees to attend Hawaii's Agricultural Conference, Sept 27-28, 2022, in support of their continuing education and professional development. This event was held in person, and four attendees traveled from neighbor island to attend. The conference presented an opportunity to learn about ongoing research, extension efforts, agricultural pests, and innovative solutions. The conference was a valuable experience for our employees. In conjunction with the Hawaii Agricultural Conference, the same ten employees attended a 2-day Facilitative Skills workshop. The workshop focused on open communication, and how to foster an productive learning environment by acknowledging the voices and perspectives of all participants. Hi!ag supported 2 Extension personnel to attend the Tropical AgTech Conference, June 22-23, 2022, held in Hilo, Hawaii. In addition to in-person participation, the conference was simultaneously held virtually. This dual-format opened up the opportunity to employees who may not have otherwise been available to attend due to travel distance. The topics were relevant to the attendees, who gained valuable knowledge. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?At CTAHR, Hawaii-One-Ag activities are featured in the Academic and Student Affairs Office (ASAO) weekly and monthly newsletters, the Student Internship and Professional Opportunities (SIPO) biweekly newsletter, the CTAHR's monthly newsletter "CTAHR Notes", and the college's monthly external e-bulletin "CTAHR Alumni and Friends". Additionally, the Hawaii-One-Ag website is under construction and will go live in 2023. These communications enhance public understanding and interest in our college and in our fields of study. UH Hilo announces their programs activities through both a website and a social media presence. Created Fall 2020, the UH Hilo NIFA website (www.uhhiloag.org) was developed as a way to highlight the program's objectives and activities. The site allows viewers to tour the different educational areas of the program including the various greenhouses, apiaries and animal barns. Additional sections include publications, presentations and student help/mentor information. UHH has a social media presence as well! Find UHH on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/uhhilo.cafnrm/). Also, UHH electronically published (and distributed) the proceedings of the CAFNRM Student Symposium, to increase interest in student research. At UH Maui College, Hi!ag shares information though the UHMC Facebook page for college activities, (https://www.facebook.com/pages/UH-Maui-College-Agriculture-and-Natural-Resources-Department/234570036579111), and it is regularly updated with pictures of course projects, program events, staff and student accomplishments and other agriculture or conservation events held in the community. At Hawaii CC, information was disseminated to communities of interest through lecture and lab courses as well as program websites [http://hawaii.hawaii.edu/forestteam/]. For outreach activities, school visits, career fairs and community events, a combination of verbal communication, posters, and program brochures were used to educate the public. At Kapiolani CC, the many programs are designed to disseminate the results of the training and upcoming outreach opportunities, through on-going community partnerships with the YMCA after school child care programs for elementary schools, teens afterschool, intersession and summer programs. Communities of interest are also reached as our teacher -trainees utilize their knowledge in developing their curriculum and classroom projects. At Kaua iCC, Hi!ag, results are discussed in regular agriculture classes and farm fairs. In addition to this, students' internship results are displayed (in the form of posters) on college building walls. At Leeward CC, Hi!ag reaches the communities of interest through garden tours to community groups and while doing outreach in schools - to both students and teachers. Program staff respond to requests from students and teachers in different schools who are using the database for projects by offering more information and connecting people to resources in the community. At Windward CC, Hi!ag reaches the communities of interest through participation at community events, participation in professional conferences, articles in community publications, and discussions during campus and garden tours. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Nothing Reported

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? During the first year (2019 - 2020) of this award, we reported on the number and type of recruitment, outreach, and student activities. During the second year (2020 - 2021) of this award, we completed data collection and computation, and reported on student participants' academic success. During the third year (2021 - 2022) of this award, we focused on developing a new-normal, after Covid disruptions. While many Hi!ag consortium partners were able to resume in-person activities, at the Manoa campus, there was resistance to returning to the classroom and to the office. This reluctance resulted in underperformance of the available internship opportunities. To accommodate our students, we requested a 6-month extension (September 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023), to complete student internships, professional development opportunities, and a program rebudget to address difficulties with financial closeout. During the past six months (2022 - Feb 23) of this award, our award was successfully rebudgeted and we're confident we will have no difficulties with close-out. More importantly, during this period, activities have more-fully resumed at Manoa - and our student interns are back! At CTAHR, Hi!ag supported eight student with educational stipends for the Fall 2022 semester. In November 2022, eleven students attended a professional development workshop, aimed at developing leadership skills, communication skills, and other interpersonal skills that are valuable in the classroom, and critical for a successful career. [Supporting project objective: 1.4 Support Internships, Undergraduate Research, and Leadership Experiences] Hi!ag supported a Graduate Assistant, to facilitate the "Grow With Us" outreach initiatives and student mentorships. CTAHR's Grow with Us Mentorship program, matched 20 mentors with 28 mentees. Participants met weekly to discuss projects, career opportunities, school, and more. Grow with Us hosted monthly events to encourage exploration, innovation, and communication. Examples of meetings activities included Terrarium Making, GENE-ius Day Food Lab Experiences, Manoa Experience, and Ecology Lessons. Grow with Us was a valuable tool to inspire high school students (mentees), and encourage the college students (mentors) to want to do more. Student mentors learned communication and leadership skills. [Supporting project objective: 1.4 Support Internships, Undergraduate Research, and Leadership Experiences]

Publications

Progress 09/01/21 to 08/31/22

Outputs
Target Audience:During the period, the Hi!ag consortium targeted Native Hawaii and other underserved populations in Hawaii with efforts to deliver science-based learning, such as formal classroom instruction, practicum experiences, innovative curriculum development, internships, workshops, extension and outreach. The target audience included college students; prospective students in high school, community colleges, and within UH's four-year institutions; public and private school students in grades K-12; youth participants in community programs; teachers and educators in K-12 and higher education in Hawaii; and the general public attending outreach events promoting academic/training programs in agriculture and natural resource management in Hawaii. Changes/Problems:During this period, two Co-PD retired. Thankfully, replacements have become available, and we will be submitting the required paperwork to update the USDA on the new Co-PDs. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Hawaii CC staff attended the "Tropical AG Tech Conference" at Hilo, HI, June 22 and 23, 2022. This provided an opportunity for in person attendance by AG and Electronics faculty to improve controlled agriculture capability and education at HawCC. The Hawaii CC Co-PD attended the World Agroforestry Conference, Quebec City, Canada, July 17-20 2022. This provided an in person opportunity for the TEAM Faculty member to learn about the latest advancements in Agroforestry Systems in the tropics and to bring back new information for the TEAM program. The Windward CC Co-PD attended the Hawaii ACTE Virtual Conference on February 17-18, 2022. The workshops in Industry Credentials-Reimagining the Workforce, Career Exploration & Education to Workforce Alignment, and the Future of CTE are especially helpful for promotion and future revision of our program. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? At CTAHR, Hawaii-One-Ag activities are featured in the Academic and Student Affairs Office (ASAO) weekly and monthly newsletters, the Student Internship and Professional Opportunities (SIPO) biweekly newsletter, the CTAHR's monthly newsletter "CTAHR Notes", and the college's monthly external e-bulletin "CTAHR Alumni and Friends". Additionally, the Hawaii-One-Ag website is under construction and will go live in the 2022-2023 academic year. These communications enhance public understanding and interest in our college and in our fields of study. UH Hilo announces their programs activities through both a website and a social media presence. Created Fall 2020, the UH Hilo NIFA website (www.uhhiloag.org) was developed as a way to highlight the program's objectives and activities. The site allows viewers to tour the different educational areas of the program including the various greenhouses, apiaries and animal barns. Additional sections include publications, presentations and student help/mentor information. UHH has a social media presence as well! Find UHH on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/uhhilo.cafnrm/). Also, UHH electronically published (and distributed) the proceedings of the CAFNRM Student Symposium, to increase interest in student research. At UH Maui College, Hi!ag shares information though the UHMC Facebook page for college activities, (https://www.facebook.com/pages/UH-Maui-College-Agriculture-and-Natural-Resources-Department/234570036579111), and it is regularly updated with pictures of course projects, program events, staff and student accomplishments and other agriculture or conservation events held in the community. At Hawaii CC, information was disseminated to communities of interest through lecture and lab courses as well as program websites [http://hawaii.hawaii.edu/forestteam/]. For outreach activities, school visits, career fairs and community events, a combination of verbal communication, posters, and program brochures were used to educate the public. At Kapiolani CC, the many programs are designed to disseminate the results of the training and upcoming outreach opportunities, through on-going community partnerships with the YMCA after school child care programs for elementary schools, teens afterschool, intersession and summer programs. Communities of interest are also reached as our teacher -trainees utilize their knowledge in developing their curriculum and classroom projects. At Kaua iCC, Hi!ag, results are discussed in regular agriculture classes and farm fairs. In addition to this, students' internship results are displayed (in the form of posters) on college building walls. At Leeward CC, Hi!ag reaches the communities of interest through garden tours to community groups and while doing outreach in schools - to both students and teachers. Program staff respond to requests from students and teachers in different schools who are using the database for projects by offering more information and connecting people to resources in the community. At Windward CC, Hi!ag reaches the communities of interest through participation at community events, participation in professional conferences, articles in community publications, and discussions during campus and garden tours. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Nothing Reported

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? During the first year of this award, we reported on the number and type of recruitment, outreach, and student activities. During the second year of this award, we completed data collection and computation, and reported on student academic success. In August 2022, we kindly requested a 6-month extension (September 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023), to complete student internships, professional development opportunities, and a program rebudget to address difficulties with financial closeout. Ongoing internships will wrap up Fall 2022 semester and be reported in the final REEport. Please find professional develop opportunities listed in the appropriate section of this REEport.

Publications

Progress 09/01/20 to 08/31/21

Outputs
Target Audience:During the period, the Hi!ag consortium targeted Native Hawaii and other underserved populations in Hawaii with efforts to deliver science-based learning, such as formal classroom instruction, practicum experiences, innovative curriculum development, internships, workshops, extension and outreach. The target audience included college students; prospective students in high school, community colleges, and within UH's four-year institutions; public and private school students in grades K-12; youth participants in community programs; teachers and educators in K-12 and higher education in Hawaii; and the general public attending outreach events promoting academic/training programs in agriculture and natural resource management in Hawaii. Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Nothing Reported How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?At CTAHR, to reach the communities of interest, Hi!ag activities are featured in the a regular newsletter, Academic and Student Affairs Office (ASAO) Newsletter. Additionally, Hi!ag program outreach activities are posted on the college's activities website http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/site/Activities.aspx. Articles on selected projects also have been publicized in CTAHR's weekly e-newsletter, "CTAHR Notes", the college's monthly external e-bulletin, "CTAHR Alumni and Friends" E-bulletin, and CTAHR's quarterly "Impact Reports". These communications enhance public understanding and interest in our college and in our fields of study. During the Covid closures, UHH launched a new website and a new social media presence. Created Fall 2020, the UH Hilo NIFA website (www.uhhiloag.org) was developed as a way to highlight the program's objectives and activities. The site allows viewers to tour the different educational areas of the program including the various greenhouses, apiaries and animal barns. Additional sections include publications, presentations and student help/mentor information. UHH has a social media presence as well! Find UHH on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/uhhilo.cafnrm/). For a second year, UHH electronically published (and distributed) the proceedings of the 2nd CAFNRM Student Symposium, to increase interest in student research. UHH used this platform for their Ag Festival 2021. At UHMC, Hi!ag shares information though the UHMC Facebook page for college activities, (https://www.facebook.com/pages/UH-Maui-College-Agriculture-and-Natural-Resources-Department/234570036579111), and it is regularly updated with pictures of course projects, program events, staff and student accomplishments and other agriculture or conservation events held in the community. At UHWO, Hi!ag shares information through their website, Sustainable Community Food Systems (SCFS) at https://westoahu.hawaii.edu/scfs/. At HawCC, maintains several program websites [http://hawaii.hawaii.edu/forestteam/]; [https://www.hawaii.hawaii.edu/agriculture ]; and [https://www.hawaii.hawaii.edu/hawaii-life-styles]. For outreach activities, school visits, career fairs and community events, a combination of verbal communication, posters, and program brochures were used to educate the public. Additionally, HawCC is planning a new Instagram page and launching Fall 2021. At KCC, the many programs are designed to disseminate the results of the training and upcoming outreach opportunities, through on-going community partnerships with the YMCA after school child care programs for elementary schools, teens afterschool, intersession and summer programs. Communities of interest are also reached as our teacher -trainees utilize their knowledge in developing their curriculum and classroom projects. At Kauai CC, Hi!ag, results are discussed in regular agriculture classes and farm fairs. In addition to this, students' internship results are displayed (in the form of posters) on college building walls. At Leeward CC, Hi!ag reaches the communities of interest through our Sustainable Agriculture program website [http://www.leeward.hawaii.edu/sustain-ag] and our Instagram account (lee_sustainable_ag) At WCC, Hi!ag reaches the communities of interest through participation at community events, participation in professional conferences, articles in community publications, and discussions during campus and garden tours. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Nothing Reported

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? One of the two Hi!ag grant objectives is to develop the local agricultural and food production workforce through education and training. The student tracking system was designed to provide information on the degree to which the Hi!ag consortium was progressing towards its goal of developing the Hawaiian agricultural and food production workforce through education and training. The system provides checks on student success in agriculture and other courses; persistence in the UH system; and degree completion for not only the past grant year but also for a four-year cohort of students. Each semester participating campuses provide information on the courses that had been supported by grant funding; for example, with course development, instructor salary or materials support. Also, campuses are asked to provide a list of students who had received some form of direct support; for example, paid internship, stipend, tuition waiver, etc. UH's Institutional Research and Analysis Office (IRAO) provides information on students who have enrolled in a supported course or who received direct aid from the grant, including demographics (gender, ethnicity, age), courses taken, success in course (grade of C- or better), persistence to the next semester, degree objective and degree attainment. Over the timeframe covered in this report, 2,567 students were touched in some way by Hi!ag funding, either by participating in a sponsored class or through some form of direct support. AY Entered AY17/18 AY18/19 AY19/20 AY20/21 Total Total Students 698 793 715 361 2567 AY20/21 Student Data The AY 20/21 database represents a total of 775 total students of which 361 were new to Hi!ag. This figure is down from prior years indicating that more students are benefitting from Hi!ag activity in more than one year. Where appropriate, results are also reported separately for Native Hawaiian students, since the ANNH funding targets this demographic. All data for UH students as a whole are taken from the UH website: https://www.hawaii.edu/about-uh/. Institution Students were reported for all institutions with the exception of Kapiolani CC. AY20/21 is the first year in several that UH Manoa CTAHR reported students. CTAHR provided direct services in the form of stipends and food security. Institution M F ND Total % Total Hawaii CC 15 12 0 27 3.6% UH Hilo 38 63 5 106 14.0% Kauai CC 8 19 0 27 3.6% Leeward CC 79 104 17 200 26.5% CTAHR 41 109 3 153 20.3% UHMC 24 32 4 60 7.9% Windward CC 49 79 17 165 21.9% West Oahu 15 22 0 37 4.9% 269 440 46 775 35.6% 58.3% 6.1% Gender/Ethnicity Almost all students indicated their gender and/or ethnicity. For the 20/21 academic year, 61.6 percent of the students engaged in grant activity were female. This gender distribution is quite close to the UH distribution of 59.9 percent female/40.1 percent male reported for Fall 2020. More than one-third (34 percent) of the students identified themselves Native Hawaiian, significantly higher than the UH system as a whole with 22 percent in Fall 2020. In the four-year cohort, more than one-third (36.4 percent) of the students identified themselves as Native Hawaiian. When "Mixed Race" students are added, the percentage is 51.3 percent or more than one-half of students served by grant activities. One would expect this finding as the grant funds are specifically directed at Native Hawaiian students. Age Students enrolled in Hi!ag-supported activities are spread over all age groups from 15 to 75, with the average age of 25.7, close to the UH average of 24.9 in Fall 2020. The majority (64.7 percent) are traditionally-aged college students in the 17-24 age group. The age distribution for Native Hawaiian students in this category is somewhat higher than that of the total population, at 71 percent. The small number of pre-college aged students are in dual-enrolment programs with a local high school. This percentage is down from the AY19/20 percentage of 3.4 percent for total students and 2.8 percent for Native Hawaiians. The drop is almost certainly attributable to COVID-19 restrictions, particularly at the pK-12 level. Pell Grant Status The database provides information on students who are Pell-grant eligible and thus could be considered to have limited financial resources. During the AY 20/21, less than one-third of this cohort of students were eligible, well below the UH system at 41 percent awarded in Fall 2019, the last year for which UH data are available. The eligibility rates of males and females are very similar, a change from prior years when female eligibility rates were significantly higher than male rates. The picture for Native Hawaiian student Pell eligibility shows substantially higher eligibility rates than the general population, with 42.2% of NH students eligible for aid, compared to 32.2% of the general student population. Again, within NH, male and female rates are similar. Both populations show a slight uptick in eligibility from the prior year. This may reflect COVID-related unemployment or other economic disruption. Degree Objective Although Hi!ag students are pursuing a variety of degree objectives, in the past most--around 80 percent--had been aiming at an associate degree. Instead, AY20/21, a little over one-half students aim to attain a bachelor degree. This change could be partly explained by the increase in Hi!ag enrollment at UH Hilo and by including a substantial number of CTAHR students in the database for the first time in many years. Native Hawaiian students are more likely to be pursuing an associate degree. Courses The tracking system contains information on all of the student's academic activity for the reported academic year. Thus, one student could take more than one course. During this reporting period, our data contains a duplicated count; that is, the 775 individual students account for 1,213 "seats". Degree Completion During the 20/21 academic year, 120 reported students completed degrees: 15.9 percent of total students. Degree/Field CA AA AAS AS BA BS MA Total Agriculture/Animal Sci 1 0 5 0 0 14 0 20 Agripharmatech 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Hawaiian Studies 0 5 0 0 1 0 1 7 Liberal Arts 0 41 0 0 0 0 0 41 Plant Biology 2 0 0 6 0 0 0 8 Other STEM 0 0 1 3 0 10 0 14 Other 0 0 1 5 14 9 0 29 Total 4 46 7 14 15 33 1 120 For students who took more than one certificate/degree--for example, a certificate and an associate degree--the highest degree is reported in the above table. Of the degrees, almost one- fourth (24.2 percent) were in agriculture or ag-related disciplines and 35.8 percent in a STEM discipline; 40.8 percent were at the bachelor level, up from 18.4 percent in the prior year and from 29 percent in AY18/19. Again, this is probably a reflection of the greater number of university as opposed to community college students in the data base. Transfers Reviewing data from the past four-year period, persisting students often continue at their original institution. However, the data system reveals that more than one-third (36 percent / 608 students) of persisting students did transfer to another campus at some point in the time period under review. As expected, two-thirds (67.6 percent) of the transfers are from community colleges to one of the three UH main campuses. Summary and Conclusions Hi!ag students complete degrees. More than one-third of the four-year cohort completed a degree and, in general, completed the degree in less time than the national average. While enrollment may have been adversely affected by COVID-dictated changes in course delivery, student success in those courses actually improved over AY19/20. The data also show a drop in Withdrawal and Incomplete rates from AY19/20. However, persistence from Fall 20 to Spring 21 was down from prior years. Whatever the effects of the pandemic, the overall achievement of Hi!ag grant activities in AY20/21 is commendable.

Publications

Progress 09/01/19 to 08/31/20

Outputs
Target Audience:During the period, the Hi!ag consortium targeted Native Hawaii and other underserved populations in Hawaii with efforts to deliver science-based learning, such as formal classroom instruction, practicum experiences, innovative curriculum development, internships, workshops, extension and outreach. The target audience included college students; prospective students in high school, community colleges, and within UH's four-year institutions; public and private school students in grades K-12; youth participants in community programs; teachers and educators in K-12 and higher education in Hawaii; and the general public attending outreach events promoting academic/training programs in agriculture and natural resource management in Hawaii. Changes/Problems:COVID has had an impact on our plans, and some events were canceled, but we have transitioned many others to virtual events starting in August of 2020. COVID is campus tours and in-person outreach events; in response, we're developing online content to share with our students and communities. COVID is limiting travel and professional conferences; we will be rebudgeting these funds to online professional development opportunities, such as virtual conferences, or workshops. COVID is eliminating our opportunities to support student conference travel; we will reallocate to other forms of participant support such as internship stipends and tuition. While our objectives remain the same, the budget categories for our funds may change. Our rebudget plan is half-hearted at this point, as we very much hope that our planned activities will be resume (in a safe manner). What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?COVID limited many training and professional development opportunities; but new opportunities presented themselves. At UHMC, a faculty member attended the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) online conference, June 16-18, 2020; and the Soil Health Virtual conference, July 30-31-2020. At HawCC, a faculty member and technician attended the Hawaii Island Landscape Association Conference on Oct. 25, 2019. This one-day conference provided educators with information on the Hawaii Island's landscape industry. At LCC, the PD attended the 2019 Community Food Systems Conference. This conference addresses underlying themes of food security, social justice and sustainable agriculture across urban and rural environments and foster community empowerment to create resilient and equitable local food systems. At WCC, the Co-PD and two Agripharmatech faculty members collaborated on a poster presentation, "Integrated knowledge and skills in ORCHID CULTURE support Agripharmatech program," at the Annual Conference (Virtual) of the North American College and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA), on June 16-18, 2020. By attending the conference, the Agripharmatech faculty were able to connect with and learn from others who shared the same passion for the improvement of teaching and learning in agriculture, food and natural resources. The conference also provided a great opportunity to share and discuss new teaching techniques, ideas and resources. At WCC, the Co-PD and an Agripharmatech instructor attended the Hawaii Student Success Institute 20/20: Vision on Student's Success on March 6, 2020. At this event, participants engaged discussions on in best practices, innovations, and strategies that could lead to increased student success. At WCC, the Co-PD and an instructor in the program took the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) Online Courses in Effective Teaching Practices from Fall 2019 to Spring 2020. In those courses, faculty learned about the teaching practices that would promote student engagement, persistence, and academic success, which practices were subsequently implemented in the WCC classroom. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?During the COVID closures, UHH launched a new website and a new social media presence. Created Fall 2020, the UH Hilo NIFA website (www.uhhiloag.org) was developed as a way to highlight the program's objectives and activities. The site allows viewers to tour the different educational areas of the program including the various greenhouses, apiaries and animal barns. Additional sections include publications, presentations and student help/mentor information. UHH has a social media presence as well! Find UHH on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/uhhilo.cafnrm/). For a second year, UHH electronically published (and distributed) the proceedings of the 2nd CAFNRM Student Symposium, to increase interest in student research. At CTAHR, to reach the communities of interest, Hi!ag activities are featured in the a regular newsletter, Academic and Student Affairs Office (ASAO) Newsletter. Additionally, Hi!ag program outreach activities are posted on the college's activities website http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/site/Activities.aspx. Articles on selected projects also have been publicized in CTAHR's weekly e-newsletter, "CTAHR Notes", the college's monthly external e-bulletin, "CTAHR Alumni and Friends" E-bulletin, and CTAHR's quarterly "Impact Reports". These communications enhance public understanding and interest in our college and in our fields of study. At UHMC, Hi!ag shares information though the UHMC Facebook page for college activities, (https://www.facebook.com/pages/UH-Maui-College-Agriculture-and-Natural-Resources-Department/234570036579111), and it is regularly updated with pictures of course projects, program events, staff and student accomplishments and other agriculture or conservation events held in the community. At UHWO, Hi!ag shares information through their website, Sustainable Community Food Systems (SCFS) at https://westoahu.hawaii.edu/scfs/. At HawCC, information was disseminated to communities of interest through lecture and lab courses as well as program websites [http://hawaii.hawaii.edu/forestteam/]. For outreach activities, school visits, career fairs and community events, a combination of verbal communication, posters, and program brochures were used to educate the public. At KCC, the many programs are designed to disseminate the results of the training and upcoming outreach opportunities, through on-going community partnerships with the YMCA after school child care programs for elementary schools, teens afterschool, intersession and summer programs. Communities of interest are also reached as our teacher -trainees utilize their knowledge in developing their curriculum and classroom projects. At KauaiCC, Hi!ag, results are discussed in regular agriculture classes and farm fairs. In addition to this, students' internship results are displayed (in the form of posters) on college building walls. At LCC, Hi!ag reaches the communities of interest through garden tours to community groups and while doing outreach in schools - to both students and teachers. Program staff respond to requests from students and teachers in different schools who are using the database for projects by offering more information and connecting people to resources in the community. At WCC, Hi!ag reaches the communities of interest through participation at community events, participation in professional conferences, articles in community publications, and discussions during campus and garden tours. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Hi!ag will continue to execute the plan described in the agency-approved application or plan.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? The Hi!ag Program supports education from K-16 to students of all ages, though community outreach, industry collaboration, agribusiness support, and activities aimed at the entire community. Hi!ag supports the development of a skilled workforce by preparing students for agricultural related careers in the private sector, government, and academia, by emphasizing student experiential learning, leadership skills, student recruitment, retention, educational equity, and agribusiness development. Objective 1: Develop the Local Agricultural and Food Production Workforce Through Education and Training Activity 1.1 - Recruit students (especially Native Hawaiians) into Agriculture Related Programs Hi!Ag efforts to recruit students into agriculture related programs has taken many forms across the consortium, but consists of 5 major efforts: (a) We reached 1768 students through classroom presentations, and campus tours targeting K-16. (b) We reached 21 students through experiential learning bridge programs. (c) We reached 3767 community members, potential students, and communities of interest through multiple outreach events. (d) We mentored 36 high school students for science fair projects, Science Olympiads, FFA, or similar. The overall number of students reached though classroom presentations, campus tours, and outreach events is lower than numbers from 2018/19; but the quality of the interactions and outreach is higher, than previous years. As COVID limited our group presentations, staff increased the number of small group, or one-on-one interactions, such as through the CTAHR Grow with Us Mentoring Program. Activity 1.2 - Articulation; and Activity 1.3 - Develop and refine courses/degree programs Hi!ag has worked to better articulate academic programs across UH campuses and share curricular and experiential learning resources. These efforts strengthen the overall quality of education and student learning in agriculture, food, and natural resource management across the UH system while increasing efficiency and controlling the cost of program delivery. Part of this process requires a review and reclassification of courses. During this period, HawCC worked to articulate courses between HawCC and UHH. The Forestry Program has worked with UHH's Dean and faculty of CAFNRM to expand the number of transferable courses. A request to modify program requirement was approved for 7 TEAM courses to transfer towards the BS degree in Tropical Agroecology. To better integrate courses, the Forestry Program continued efforts to shift course schedules into a cohort model to increase class size, while improving the student experience. Efforts are underway to reclassify the designation of four TEAM courses so that they can be articulated with other UH campuses. Lastly, TEAM faculty have proposed a new course SCI 107 "Unmanned Aerial Systems Flight Basics" designed for Natural Science students to become drone operator certified. At WCC, Agripharmatech has worked with the campus CCE Hiilaniwai Foodservice Innovations Training (HiFIT) program, and reached an initial articulation agreement to offer HiFit students the opportunity to pursue a 9-credit Certificate of Competence in Plant-food Production and Technology. This will allow students to concurrently pursue both certifications. Activity 1.4 - Support internships, undergraduate research, and leadership experiences Across all activities and campuses, 537 students participated in internships, undergraduate research and/or leadership opportunities; double the number reached in 2018/2019 of 270. This shift was due to COVID restrictions, which had our faculty focusing on one-on-one opportunities, instead of larger group activities. By design, internship and research opportunities build student interest and confidence in the viability of a career in FANH sciences. The diverse opportunities at each campus are listed in the Other Outcomes section - and include everything from a student research symposium; to farm, garden or orchard work-study; to plant propagation using tissue culture technology and analysis of medicinal properties of native plants. Activity 1.5 - Support to K-12 Teacher Training Hi!ag supports K-12 Teacher Training through various efforts across the consortium. KCC conducted two Early Childhood Education Applied Nutrition Teachers workshops for 27 early care and education teachers - professional development training for hands-on culinary preparation to introduce local fresh fruits and vegetables to children's learning activities, resulting in producing healthy snacks. Two additional workshops for the Spring and Summer of 2020 were postponed due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Objective 2: Expand Local Agricultural and Food Production through More Productive Agribusinesses Activity 2.1 - Provide training and continuing education Bringing an agricultural product to market is a challenging endeavor. Hi!ag continues to support to farmers, growers, and students, to develop their business, marketing and financial skills in preparation to launch a business or product. CTAHR assisted 85 small businesses. HawCC reached 38 student entrepreneurs, with coursework and hands-on activities - a CSA and poinsettia sale. WCC hosted a targeted technical training opportunity in mass production of taro plants using tissue culture technology. Activity 2.2 - Assist Agribusinesses through Consulting and Research Hi!ag provides knowledge and assistance to businesses and communities, as businesses grow, markets change, and opportunities arise. At HawCC, faculty offered our expertise and consulted in several community projects. During the Summer 2020, HawCC made a preliminary agreement with Hu Honua to install a 4.5-acre agroforestry demonstration project; a formal MOA is currently under review by the University of Hawaii administration. Also, HawCC has continued developing the plans to establish an AG Farm Lab at the CTAHR Waiakea Research and Extension Station, as a student and community resource. Additionally, TEAM faculty and students conducted a 1,000-acre koa forest survey for a Hamakua ranch. Lastly, TEAM faculty worked with Division of Forestry and Wildlife to identify and map trees at its Hilo arboretum. At KauaiCC, our faculty consulted with Grove Farm Company to plan and develop a 2-acre breadfruit farm for production research. At WCC, Hi!ag's Co-PD provided a consultation and support to a local farm to establishment a plant tissue culture facility. Activity 2.3 - Expand Markets and Products To meet the Hi!ag goal of growing and expanding markets and products, program staff undertook efforts at multiple sites: At HawCC, faculty are actively seeking out new varieties of crops and timber species and field trials are underway on campus and private farms. Currently, trials are underway for peach palm, South Pacific conifers, breadfruit, and tropical cauliflower. Additionally, we're exploring small-scale oil extraction of seeds and flowers, for value-added markets. During this period, Kapiolani CC (KCC), developed and implemented COVID-19 community feeding initiative in conjunction with the Hawaii (DOE) Child Nutrition Program. This effort included coordinated meals production at KCC campus cafeteria, and logistical support with local partners, for children from March through end of July 2020. Meals were planned around local beef, local agricultural ingredients, and grab-and-go food service supplies. The lessons we have taken away from this activity will enhance our future Hi!ag activities, as we adapt our planned Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Vendors Training and reimagine it as a digital training curriculum. At KauaiiCC, Ulutopia promoted the distribution and use of breadfruit. At LCC, staff and students introduced variety of edible hibiscus in the Variety Showcase Oahu.

Publications

• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2019 Citation: Tsutsumi, L (eds). 2019. Proceedings of the 1st CAFNRM Student Symposium. University of Hawaii at Hilo. The Journal of Hawaiian and Pacific Agriculture, 9(1). Available online at https://hilo.hawaii.edu/panr/writing.php?id=305
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2019 Citation: Yamamoto, J. 2019. How Farmers, Distribution and Aggregation, Food Processing, and Marketing fit into the Hawaii Food System. Presented at the 2019 Hawaii Agriculture Conference, October 15-16, 2019, Honolulu, HI.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2019 Citation: Arancon, N.Q. 2019. Student engagement through research and projects. Abstract of Keynote. Proceedings of the 1st CAFNRM Student Symposium, University of Hawaii at Hilo. The Journal of Hawaiian and Pacific Agriculture, 9(1).
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2020 Citation: Li, H.W., White, I., and Michael, T. 2020. Integrated knowledge and skills in ORCHID CULTURE support Agripharmatech program. Poster presentation at the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Virtual Conference, June 16-18, 2020. (Poster AB151)