Progress 09/01/20 to 02/29/24

Outputs
Target Audience: Nothing Reported 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, 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. 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 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. Hi!Ag is connecting on Instagram! Our innovative efforts connect our program offerings with potential students; give us a platform to celebrate our successes; allows us to stay connected with program graduates; and provide an active distribution avenue for upcoming events. UH Hilo's CAFNRM account (with +427 followers) is at https://www.instagram.com/uhhilo.cafnrm/ Hawaii CC's TEAM account (with +208 followers) is at https://www.instagram.com/forestteamprogram/ Leeward CC's Instagram acct (with +503 followers) is at https://www.instagram.com/lee_sustainable_ag/ 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 (2020-2021) of this award, we reported on the number and type of recruitment, outreach, and student activities. During the second year (2021-2022) of this award, we completed data collection and computation, and reported on student academic success. During the third year (2022-2023) of this award, we focused on specific, culturally-significant crops that positively impacted students, coursework, and our local communities. As previously related, Kauai CC explored ways to develop the market value for breadfruit products. We used program funds to purchase a refrigerated trailer for postharvest transportation and storage. Kauai CC has the equipment to turn the fruit into flour -- providing culinary students, chefs, and our local community a new resource for product development. These simple actions have the ability to inspire our students and community to a brighter future -- and maybe a new sustainable industry -- with a foundation in tradition and respect for culture. Similarly, Hawaiian and native plant collections thrive at each Hi!Ag site -- and are no longer housed away from the students. Gardens at Leeward CC have become a significant aspect of many course curriculums. Students engage in problem-based learning, and undergraduate research opportunities in LCC's Sustainable Agriculture Program. We found a similar trend at Windward CC's Agripharmatech program. Starting with the gardens, students participate in every step of bioproduct production, from plant sampling, analysis, product making, packing, labelling, to sale. To further explore Hi!Ag's Objective 2, recently, the program curriculum was modified to include BUS122B Introduction to Entrepreneurship, as an elective class for CA Agripharmatech. Our students learn that small businesses not only provide jobs, but also create opportunities for many underrepresented individuals seeking to improve their economic standing. During the past six months (2023-Feb 24) of this award, Kauai CC's breadfruit flour production space was completed and opened for use. During the height of its production this year, Ulutopia of Kauai was producing 1500lbs of breadfruit a week. Students and staff worked together to harvest and distribute our bounty. Fresh fruit and dried flour were distributed to our culinary arts program, local chefs, and food banks. [Supporting our objective 2.3 Expand Markets and Products] Similarly, together the staff and student of Hawaii CC's agroforestry program harvested and distributed bananas, breadfruit, bananas, papayas, citrus and avocado to the local Food Basket. 90% of the produce goes to the Food Basket and 10% use used in the College Culinary Program. Our students and staff feel strongly that community service is a vital part of our programs. Class work that helps feed the hungry makes us more resilient as a college and community. [Supporting the project's objective 1.4 to Support Internships, Undergraduate Research, and Leadership Experiences] UHMC staff and students come together around food during a monthly harvest event. The event blends fresh produce, comradery and an open house, to demonstrate and celebrate our farm's bounty and our students' passions. UHMC is building a college-wide, supportive community for our students and their ohana. UHMC hosts various plant sales that coincide with the holidays. November was a successful wreath-making workshop with native plants; December was a successful poinsettia sale; and planning is underway for a native-plant sales for Mother's Day and Earth Day. These events are the culmination of weeks of work, student dedication, and hands-on demonstrations of nursery techniques. Our efforts inspire our students to share their knowledge of these plants, and demonstrate how simple planning and execution can become more impactful and meaningful. [Supporting 1.1 Recruit Students (esp. Native Hawaiians) into Agriculture Related Programs] At Hi!Ag, we're proud of how our program blends the specific aims and objectives to form a cohesive narrative. Because of this cohesive nature, we have a long-term impact on our students, by acknowledging their whole life - spiritually, academically, and economically.

Publications

Progress 09/01/22 to 08/31/23

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:As described in correspondence with our National Program Leader, across the system, University of Hawaii continued to struggle to fill vacant HR and fiscal positions that were lost over the past 3 years due to Covid and retirement, and compounded by delays in civil service hiring. Unfortunately, over the last year, delays have shown that as an institution we're still struggling with a slow-down in the support services that our program relies on. Dr. Ania Wieczorek (Program PI) accepted an additional appointment at the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR), and now holds the position of Interim Dean. During this period, we onboarded two Co-PDs: Mach Fukada replaced Michelle Gould, as Co-PD at the University of Hawaii Maui College site. Grant Itomitsu replaced Ronald Takahashi, as Co-PD at the Kapiolani Community College site. Additionally, Charles Kinoshita retired, and his duties were assumed by Dr. Ania Wieczorek (PD), at University of Hawaii Manoa site. Further, the program's Authorized Organizational Representative left our program for career advancement; and a replacement has been selected. Lastly, in our collaboration with Kauai Community College, in April 2023, we requested additional sponsor approval to purchase a refrigerated trailer for breadfruit transportation and storage. In early June, the equipment arrived damaged, and we're working with the vendor for a replacement. Due to shipping times, we requested an extension of the performance period to accommodate shipping times. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Although as a consortium, we had planned to attend the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture conference in Las Cruces, NM, June 20-24, 2023. Unfortunately, due to professional commitments, it was agreed as a consortium to reschedule for next year. For WCC, this presented an opportunity. The Co-PD and one student attended for professional development and enrichment. WCC noted that the conference offers many opportunities for education and networking and brings agricultural education across the continuum together. Participants can connect with and learn from others who share the same passion for the improvement of teaching and learning in agriculture, food and natural resources. Additionally, as part of a training opportunity with larger programmic impacts, Kauai CC's Cognition Learning Center staff visited UH Maui College and were hosted by Mach Fukuda (Co-PD). Training focused on native plant gardens, honey production (bee lifecycles, space requirements, apiary management, student safety, and honey yields), and student academic and career pathways between KCC and UHMC. KCC is excited to include this new information and training in programs developed for DOE teachers on outer islands (ie physically distant from Oahu/Honolulu). How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?At CTAHR, Hi!Ag and 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 monthly newsletter and website, 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 by Spring 2024. These communications enhance public understanding and interest in our college and in our fields of study. When ready, the Hawaii-One-Ag Website will be available at http://hawaii.edu/hawaii-one-ag. 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 (with +416 followers). 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 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, and Hawaii-One-Ag continues to maintain a social media page on Instagram (with +480 followers), to help drive program interest, and link to program websites: https://www.instagram.com/lee_sustainable_ag/?hl=en. Leeward CC has started a biweekly email newsletter to advertise agriculture and conservation jobs, internship opportunities and program updates. The newsletter has been very successful in connecting students with resources. 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? In the third year of this award, we highlight the tremendous efforts of Kauai Community College in exploring a traditional staple crop, breadfruit, 'ulu. This singular effort draws together the many objectives and goals of the Hi!Ag program, and provides a window into how food production becomes the keystone of learning, exploration, and culture. Breadfruit was a canoe plant of the Polynesian voyagers, and an important part of their diet. Breadfruit cultivation is uncommon in Hawaii, as the tree is large, growing up to 60ft tall. Over many years, on campus, KauaiCC has developed a 64-tree research farm, named Ulutopia. This space creates hands-on experiential learning opportunities with cultural significance. The space is used for Botany ,Agricultural, and Culinary classes. Ethnobotany students look at the cultural significance of Breadfruit through stories, moolelo (chants) and traditional uses. Agriculture students learn the Botany and biology of the crop and its significance in the Pacific. Culinary students incorporate the fruit in their Imu preparations and incorporate the history and traditional use in luau preparation. The efforts at Ulutopia at Kauai CC align with the program's goals to recruit students, share curricular resources, develop and refine courses, and support internships and undergraduate research (Objective 1). In providing for the future and exploring Objective 2, Kauai CC explored ways to develop the market value for breadfruit products. In previous years, we've reported that the harvested fruits were donated to the culinary program for student use; provided for free to local chefs to develop dishes; and given to food banks to support those in need in our community. When faced with an even larger harvest, Kauai CC went to work. We used program funds to purchase a refrigerated trailer for post-harvest transportation and storage. Kauai CC has the equipment to turn the fruit into flour -- providing culinary students, chefs, and our local community a new resource for product development. These simple actions have the ability to inspire our students and community to a brighter future -- and maybe a new sustainable industry -- with a foundation in tradition and respect for culture. The efforts at Kauai CC's Ulutopia are not unique within the Hi!Ag program. Hawaiian and native plant collections thrive at each Hi!Ag site -- and are no longer housed away from the students. Gardens at Leeward CC have become a significant aspect of many course curriculums. Students engage in problem-based learning, and undergraduate research opportunities in LCC's Sustainable Agriculture Program. Similarly, at Windward CC's Agripharmatech program. Starting with the gardens, students participate in every step of bioproduct production, from plant sampling, analysis, product making, packing, labelling, to sale. To further explore Hi!Ag's Objective 2, recently, the program curriculum was modified to include BUS122B Introduction to Entrepreneurship, as an elective class for CA Agripharmatech. Our students learn that small businesses not only provide jobs, but also create opportunities for many underrepresented individuals seeking to improve their economic standing. At Hi!Ag, we're proud of how our program blends the specific aims and objectives to form a cohesive narrative. Because of this cohesive nature, we have a long-term impact on our students, by acknowledging their whole life - spiritually, academically, and economically.

Publications

• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2022 Citation: Yamamoto, B. 2022. Important lessons from a small island for future generations of leaders to develop sustainable Agriculture and Ecological/Culturally sensitive tourism. Symposium Keynote Address Inter-University Exchange Project, University of the Ryukyus, December 2022, Japan.
• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Li, H., Gaines, G., and Michael, T. 2023. Student Learning in a STEM-Rich Career Technical Education program  Agripharmatech. The Annual Conference of North American College and Teachers of Agriculture, Las Cruces, NM, June 20-24, 2023.

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?Planning is underway for all Co-PDs to attend the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture conference in Las Cruces, NM, June 20-24, 2023. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?New for this period, for Hawaii CC, a forest TEAM Instagram account was started in fall 2021 "forestteamprogram" which has been influential in getting the attention of graduates and new recruits for the program. New for this period, for Leeward CC, a new site for our Sustainable Agriculture students was launched here: https://sites.google.com/hawaii.edu/sustainable-agriculture/home?authuser=4 Leeward CC started an Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/lee_sustainable_ag/?hl=en which links to the program webpage. New for this period, at UH Hilo, student posters and presentation have been uploaded for the 3rd CAFNRM Student Symposium April 14, 2022, to our website at https://www.uhhiloag.org/ Ongoing information distribution efforts: 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? The Hi!ag Program aimed at underrepresented groups, and provided education, experiential learning opportunities, and agribusiness training. These efforts aimed to empower Hawaii residents to break the negative cycle of resource and employment insecurity. Project strategies supported individuals and businesses by ensuring equitable access to UH, state, and federal agribusiness development resources. During the first year of this award, we delivered events, programs, and activities to our students, teachers, and community members. During this reporting period (Year 2), 09/1/2021 to 08/31/2022, a majority of program efforts were focused on data collection and tabulation of the efforts of the previous year. In our next report, we will share our data and trends. The additional time will allow us a longer study period, to assess specific program interventions and student success. We are traking student outcomes, and their educational progress in agricultural sciences, and increased productivity and profitability of agribusinesses. Below we report on a selection of activities that were delayed a year due to Covid, and the surrounding hesitation to resume in-person activities at pre-covid levels. Objective 1: Develop the local agricultural and food production workforce through education and training 1.2 Improve Articulation and Share Curricular Resources Botany in Hawaii, (released in Fall 2021 online and free) has been a success on Leeward CC campus! The book is being used for BOT 101 and BOT 130 classes. Also, chapters of this book are now used in several of our agriculture classes. To further support the open-source textbook, the Co-PD created a page to share the illustrations (available to download and modify). This allows for instructors and student to use these resources for any use, including reports, presentations, and classroom use. Image website available here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/193563217@N04/ 1.4 Support Internships, Undergraduate Research, and Leadership Experiences: Kauai CC is excited for the return of Early College courses at Waimea High School on Kauai for the 2022-2023 school year. With our revised curriculum, the program includes Agriculture and Botany courses. We anticipate that Waimea High school students will graduate in May 2023 with a Botany Certificate. 1.5 Support K-12 Teacher Training: Kauai CC planned a Summer Science Teachers Enrichment Program (STEP), as a partnership between Kauai Community College and the National Tropical Botanical Garden. The curriculum for the 10-day program focuses on experiential, place-based, culturally-connected, plant-related materials for DOE and Beginning College teachers. To encourage participation, the program awards graduate credits from UH Outreach program. Unfortunately, the Summer 2022 course was canceled due to low enrollment. For next summer, we will begin our efforts earlier, and we're planning incentives to encourage enrollment. Objective 2: Expand local agricultural and food production through more productive agribusinesses 2.1 Provide training/continuing education In conjunction with a Kauai Economic Development Grant, and benefitting Hawaii-One-Ag students and student employees of Ulutopia, our 64-tree Breadfruit Research Farm is growing in expertise and equipment. The Economic Development grant provided the program with a commercial dryer and grinder to produce Breadfruit flour from the fruits harvested on the farm. The fruit harvested are part of the islands sustainability efforts to feed the needy. Fruit are donated to the Food bank, local DOE and chartered schools, local and food initiatives to feed the needy ( this year a partnership with a local noodle maker that made Breadfruit noodles as an added component of food baskets ). We also provide fruit (and flour) to local businesses to develop new product.

Publications

• Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2021 Citation: Dutra Elliott, D. 2021. Connecting Our Ancestral Foods to the Seeds We Keep. Slow Food USA Slow Seed Summit, Feb 18-28, 2021. (online presentation)
• Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2021 Citation: Tsutsumi, L (eds). 2021. Proceedings of the 2nd CAFNRM Student Symposium, November 22, 2019, University of Hawaii at Hilo. PANR, 11: 1-18. Available online at https://hilo.hawaii.edu/panr/writing.php?id=312

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?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 UHMC, faculty members participated in the following virtual conferences and trainings: 67th Annual Conference of North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (Virtual Event), June 21-24, 2021; Rodale Institutes 2021 Virtual Field Day, Aug 2021; and Soil Health Institute's Annual Meeting, Aug 11-12, 2021. Also, staff downloaded the Acres USA, Soil Health Eco-Ag online university class. These video workshops benefited the faculty in teaching Soil Science, with online and face-to-face teaching activities for students. At KauaiCC, the Co-PD participated in a 2-week Intensive Study Program, 2021, "Our Island, Our Future," offered by the University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa Institute of Global Education. As both a participant and guest lecturer, the course focused on mutual issues affecting the Pacific Island region; the connection between the health of the environment and people; and the use of online collaborative learning focused on place-based education. At LCC, the PD participated in the LibreFest2020 Workshop, (July 2021), a 3-day virtual workshop on Online Textbooks and the use of LibreTexts. At WCC, the Co-PD, together with two Agripharmatech faculty members, gave a poster presentation titled "Discussion, Content and News: Interactive Learning during COVID-19 Pandemic" at the 67th Annual Conference of North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (Virtual Event), June 21-24, 2021. By attending the conference, 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 received the Certificate of Completion for completing the Building Relationships to Increase Diversity and Gender Equity - Institutional Transformation (BRIDGE-IT) Program, Cohort 2 in Spring 2021. The Co-PD is serving as a mentor, building successful connections with junior colleagues in the program, supporting and assisting them in identification and accomplishment of specific objectives and goals. At WCC, the Co-PD attended various distance education workshops on campus for improvement of online teaching and learning. 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. UHH launched a new website and a new social media presence. Created Fall 2020, the UH Hilo NIFA website (www.uhhiloag.org) highlights 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, and gardens. 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/). 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? 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 1252 students through virtual classroom presentations, targeting K-16. (b) We reached 78 students through experiential learning bridge programs. (c) We reached 2339 community members, potential students, and communities of interest through multiple outreach events. (d) Due to Covid restrictions, we did not mentor 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 (pre-Covid); 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. Hi!ag has also developed a large number of online resources that will continue to have an impact over the coming years 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. Across the Hi!ag campuses, the Co-PDs participated multiple working groups and discussion groups to add their voices in support of greater articulation across the UH System. In the UHCC Agriculture Group discussions, efforts are focused on the alignment and coordinated scheduling of agriculture courses, facilitating the matriculation of students and the transfer courses across the UHCC system. In the Cross-Campus Workgroup of the Associate of Science in Natural Sciences (ASNS) in the UHCC, efforts are focused on establishing a structure and process for coordination across campuses to facilitate cross-referrals of students, articulation of courses and programs, and more planful/predictable course scheduling. At LCC, the Co-PD developed an Open Educational Resource textbook that is free to students. All text and most illustrations are original work created solely for this project. The book can be downloaded for free and adapted by different faculty across Hawaii. Open educational resources (OER) create greater equality, by reducing barriers and burdens on our students and community. "Botany in Hawaii" discusses introductory topics of Botany through examples of the native and introduced plants found in Hawaii. It includes anatomy and physiology of seeds, roots, leaves, stems, fruits and flowers and covers the main plant groups from nonvascular to flowering plants. This book provides a visual reference to botanical concepts and terminology for beginners. Activity 1.4 - Support internships, undergraduate research, and leadership experiences Across all activities and campuses, 294 students participated in internships, undergraduate research and/or leadership opportunities. This figure is similar to 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 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 support for K-12 Teacher Training remain curtailed from face-to-face interactions and workshops, due to the Covid guidelines at Hawaii Department of Education (DOE) Schools. Despite this, Hi!ag produced many agricultural resources that are appropriate for pK-12 students. At Kauai CC, staff worked with Cognition Learning Center (COGS) and National Tropical Botanical Garden to develop monthly videos to showcase plants and engage K-12 students in hands-on science during Covid. At this time, thirteen videos are available on the COGS website, http://cogskauai.com/, and posted to YouTube. At KCC (Kapiolani Community College), due to the closure of training venues during the pandemic, KCC worked on conversion of in-person professional development workshop curricular to training videos. In support of K-12 teacher training, KCC worked on Early Child Education (ECE) teachers training videos. These videos feature our on hands-on experiential learning curriculum on applied nutrition, and using local food items in classroom activities. Content includes classroom food safety practices, demonstration station set up, age-appropriate food preparation demonstration with local vegetables, healthy snack preparation with local fruits. Objective 2: Expand Local Agricultural and Food Production through More Productive Agribusinesses Activity 2.1 - Provide training and continuing education Hi!ag continued to support to farmers, growers, and students by connecting our students to the larger agricultural community, through employment opportunities. CTAHR distributes the Student Internship and Professional Opportunity (SIPO) newsletter, a bi-weekly compilation of internships, research and leadership opportunities, and full-time professional jobs available, is emailed to students and alumni. Any employers may contact the ASAO office to be included in this effort. 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 WCC, Hi!ag's Co-PD and students, through a collaborative research effort with Kako'o'Oiwi farm, have worked to develop and optimize tissue culture protocols for micro-propagation of taro plants. 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 Kauaii CC, Ulutopia (an orchard and place-based learning education site) produced breadfruit to feed the needy, as much as 800 pounds per week. The breadfruit was provided to Culinary faculty and students of Kauai Community College. Due to Covid restrictions, classes were not able to practice production cooking on campus. However, in a partnership with Kauai County, faculty and staff produced hundreds of take-out meals to the public, using breadfruit. Ulutopia also provided breadfruit, weekly to Kauaikini, a Hawaiian charter school, to feed the students and to provide fresh fruit for families to take home to supplement their resources. At WCC, over Summer of 2021, Agripharmatech faculty and students used the plants collected from the program medicinal garden complex to develop and produce nutraceutical products.

Publications

• Type: Books Status: Other Year Published: 2021 Citation: Elliott, D.D. and Velasquez, P.M. 2021. Botany in Hawaii. Epublished online by Libretext. Available at: https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Botany/OER_Botany_-_Hawaii_Book_(Daniela_Elliott_and_Paula_Velasquez)
• Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2021 Citation: Michael, T., Li, H., and White, I. 2021. Discussion, Content and News: Interactive Learning during COVID-19 Pandemic. The 67TH Annual Conference of North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (Virtual Event), June 21-24, 2021. (Poster 2021-0439)
• Type: Journal Articles Status: Other Year Published: 2021 Citation: Tsutsumi, L., Fujiyama, S., and Yoshioka, G. 2021. The Expanded Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Role of the University of Hawaii in the Development of Marketable Value-Added Agricultural Products. Pac. Agric. Nat. Resour, 11(24-27).