Progress 08/01/23 to 07/31/24
Outputs
Target Audience:During the period, the Hawaii-One-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:Hawaii-One-Ag may not complete our goals within the planned performance period; and we will be requesting a one-year extension. The amended performance period will be 08/01/2021 to 01/31/2026. Plans to complete work by 01/31/2025 have been hampered by staff shortages outside of project control. The consortium relies on fiscal and administrate support of our college; and award and account servicing provided by the university. We had remained hopeful that new leadership would correct staffing shortages; but system-wide changes take more time. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?CTAHR attended the NIFA PD Meeting in Kansas City, MO. Individuals that attended and presented were: Chrislyn DeMattos, Orlo Steele, Hongwei Li, and Norman Arancon. Consortium members presented to other project directors and NIFA officials about the progress of our awards and where we see the future of our grant. HCC's Project Director attended the ESRI GIS Professional Training workshop in Sacramento, CA, from June 25-27, 2024. This professional development opportunity was aimed at learning new geospatial technologies to be integrated into teaching field courses. WCC's Project Director attended 2024 Hawaii ACTE Region V Conference, April 9 -11, 2024. As an invited speaker, WCC shared efforts and practices in student learning and workforce training in Agripharmatech program. The conference also provides us opportunities to interact with other CTE professionals from the Department of Education and the UH system. 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 monthly website, the CTAHR's monthly newsletter "CTAHR Notes", and the college's monthly external e-bulletin "CTAHR Alumni and Friends". These communications enhance public understanding and interest in our college and in our fields of study. Find Hawaii-One-Ag Website 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, Hawaii-One-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/]; and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/forestteamprogram/ ] 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 Kauai CC, Hawaii-One-Ag activities are featured on the campus website and Chancellor's newsletter. Flyers and photos are part of hallway displays in the Natural Science building. KauaiCC Agriculture and Ulutopia have been featured in several, promotional, video programs. Lastly, KCC engages a younger, more diverse audience, through updates and informally articles on Facebook and Instagram. At Leeward CC, Hawaii-One-Ag continues to maintain a social media page on Instagram (with +500 followers), to help drive program interest, and link to program websites: https://www.instagram.com/lee_sustainable_ag/. At Windward CC, there is a new program webpage (https://windward.hawaii.edu/programs-of-study/agripharmatech/), with program details, and insights into the career information and job outlooks. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Hawaii-One-Ag's efforts toward Objective 1: Align and Articulate Hi-One-Ag Academic Programs continued in a limited capacity, and faced challenges as the UH Manoa (CTHAR) found itself short-staffed. While CTAHR struggled, the community college system directed their efforts inward, and focused on reviving certificates and programs that had be limited or cut due to low enrollment or lagging interest. Last year, Hawaii-One-Ag reported that system-wide changes cannot be made; but highlighted the initiates between specific programs. Over the course of this award, Leeward Community College worked to establish an articulation agreement with CTAHR. Throughout Fall 2023 and Spring 2024, faculty from both institutions collaborated in multiple meetings with an articulation specialist and academic counselors. A draft agreement was prepared and circulated for feedback. Despite Leeward CC's readiness to move forward, staff turnover led to delays, and ultimately CTAHR faculty decided not to proceed. The need for an articulation agreement remains critical, as students in LCC's Sustainable Agriculture program face significant challenges in transferring smoothly to CTAHR, which is the only option for pursuing an Agriculture degree on Oahu. Fortunately, LCC's efforts continued. In Summer 2024, faculty, academic advisors, and articulation specialists from Leeward Community College and UH West Oahu collaborated to finalize a renewed articulation agreement. This agreement facilitates the seamless transfer from Leeward CC's Associate in Science degree in Sustainable Agriculture to UH West Oahu's Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences with a concentration in Sustainable Community Food Systems. While degree option lacks some of the scientific rigor of a Bachelor of Science, LCC believes it's in the best interest of their students. Building back better! HawaiiCC's AG program revived Livestock Production and Animal Science (AG 164) courses, and is now in the process of developing an AG Animal Science track. As a testament to the need, AG 164 had full-enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester. Similarly, KauaiCC revived the Certificate of Competency (CO) in Agriculture program, after a break of over 5 years. Still under review and refinement, the new program will explore may include micro-credentials in Agriculture-related skills. While Hawaii-One-Ag articulation goals were not met, it remains critical to keep our campuses connected. For inspiration, and highlighting the student-driven need to maintain connections to their roots (especially in our rural communities), KauaiCC showcases the journeys of two graduates who are currently pursuing graduate degrees in Botanical Sciences at CTAHR. While working on their Master's programs at UHM, they maintained their connection to KCC by conducting experiments and research for their dissertation projects in the KauaiCC Laboratory throughout the year. Hawaii-One-Ag's efforts toward Objective 2: Develop Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource Workforce was achieved with support for cultural inclusiveness, internships, professional development opportunities, skill certificates, and support for adult or non-traditional students. Fostering cultural inclusiveness, Hale Lako, a student supply store, continued to have a positive impact on UH Hilo students. This year, Hale Lako offerings expanded to include produce grown by CAFNRM students in their coursework. Following 'ohana values, the free store supplied over +900 UH Hilo students with basic supplies, textbooks, fresh and non-perishable food, and clothing. Supporting each other, while rehoming gentle used items, brought joy and resilience to our students - and is a true measure of the spirit of Hawaii. Students were also encouraged to recycle and compost. Additionally, UH Hilo provided native plants for sustainability missions and campus beautification to the DE&I Committee for the Fall Symposium event, "Healing Through Culture and Arts," held on October 6, 2023. Cultivating cultural integration at HCC, in the Fall 2023 semester, the TEAM and Hawaiian Studies Programs joined forces to build several large-rock-edged garden beds, or "Mala", across the campus, embodying the spirit of 'ohana. Each Mala has been planted with varieties of taro and other traditional food crops. This collaborative effort celebrated Hawaiian cultural contributions and methods of conservation and stewardship. Every activity incorporated cultural elements, educating students on the cultural significance of their work. "Mala Days" now continue on a monthly basis, fostering ongoing engagement and learning. Additionally, HCC's greenhouse is prepared to impress! The program cultivates a diverse array of native plants, culturally significant food crops, and native trees for special events. Plants are distributed during Earth Day and `Aipono Day events, and they are also available for out-planting projects at the Pepeekeo and campus agroforestry sites. Continuing our support for Education-to-Workforce opportunities, 1326 individuals received a weekly newsletter about student internships and professional opportunities (SIPO). CTAHR maintained the SIPO website where students can check throughout the month about updated opportunities. The URL is https://cms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/Academics/SIPO. These opportunities were also published through the weekly Academic and Student Affairs Office Newsletter, and is accessible to students across all consortium campuses. The weekly newsletter is sent out to 1326 individuals, including faculty, staff, and students. KCC efforts were aimed at adult learners and non-traditional students; and developing a sense of stewardship. KauaiCC faculty were invited by Grove Farm Company to lead a informational workshop and tour of native plants on their land at Mahaulepu, Kauai. Seeking a hands-on learning experience, Grove Farm staff and administrators explored the natural resources on their property and the diversity of rare native species. Discussions focused on the adaptation and survival of plants in increasingly harsh environmental conditions. This enlightening experience was well-received; and documented in their corporate newsletter. Maintaining healthy communication between industry partners and educators benefits the community; and sharing KCC's expertise makes us all better stewards of the land. Following up on last year's work, Hawaii-One-Ag's efforts toward Objective 3 Promote and Redefine Agriculture's Image in Hawaii, CTAHR continued the development of the Hawaii-One-Ag Website, to include individual-campus pages, program history, and about us. Individual campus profile videos are awaiting final approval. The site will formally launch in Spring 2025. The URL is http://hawaii.edu/hawaii-one-ag.
Publications
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Progress 08/01/22 to 07/31/23
Outputs
Target Audience:During the period, the Hawaii-One-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. Additional changes for this year include the following: Dr. Ania Wieczorek (PD) 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. 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. 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 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 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, 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?During the next one-year period, we will finalize program work and undergo a program evaluation.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Following up on last year's work, Hawaii-One-Ag's efforts toward Objective 1: Align and Articulate Hi-One-Ag Academic Programs continue in a smaller capacity and focused on (1) program-to-program articulation, (2) course-to-course articulation across campuses, and (3) streamlining program curriculums. With this goal in mind, efforts were felt across the state. (1) program-to-program articulation While a system-wide change cannot be made, Leeward CC's PD worked with a group of faculty and staff at UH Manoa to establish an articulation agreement between Leeward Community College Sustainable Agriculture Program and the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources at UH Manoa (CTAHR). While many obstacles were identified, the articulation agreement was crafted with the help off an articulation specialist. The faculty and staff from CTAHR are working on further steps (2) course-to-course articulation across campuses Over this period, UH Hilo and Hawaii CC continued to meet monthly to align courses, and articulate their courses; as the two institutions share a common campus. Changes at both campuses allow students more flexibility in pursing their educational goals. Current efforts are aimed at aligning and articulating Animal Science courses (ANSC 141 and ANSC 164). Over this period, UH Hilo and Windward CC worked to align courses for easy transfer of credits. Toward this end, initial consensus has been made between WCC and UH Hilo CAFNRM for the following substitutions or alignments: WCC AQUA 106/L Small Scale Aquaculture/Lab (4) for CAFNRM AQUA 262 Introduction to Aquaculture (3); AG 120 Plant Science (3) for HORT 262 Principles of Horticulture (3); AG 149 Plant Propagation (3) for HORT 264 Plant Propagation (3); substitute AG 152 Orchid Culture (3) for HORT 360 Orchidology (3); and BOT 210 Phytobiotechnology (4) for AG 405 Plant Biotechnology (4). We're excited to see what our students can accomplish with this articulation effort. (3) streamlining program curriculums At UHH, the program coordinator submitted a revised curriculum for the Tropical Agroecology program. The proposal is currently at the upper administration level (past CAFNRM senate and CRC committee). Addition of HORT 490, a horticulture internship course and the inclusion of a business or engineering sequence. In addition to these efforts, UHH sought to better meet student needs and proposed a new wildlife certificate program. The certificate includes one new course, ANSC 323 Captive Wildlife Management. Once reviewed and approved, UHH intends to work to articulate the offering to Hawaii CC. As a small success, KCC reported that with one-on-one assistance and a dedicated student and adviser, better outcomes are possible. At Kauai CC, two program graduates successfully transferred to UH Manoa, and are working on graduate degrees in Botany. Following up on last year's work, Hawaii-One-Ag's efforts toward Objective 2: Develop Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource Workforce focused on further development of Skill Certificates for non-students. At Hawaii CC, the skill certificate developed last year, "Geospatial Remote Sensing," continued to have steady enrollment. For this period, at UHH, three skill certificates became available: (1) Wildlife Science - The certificate program in Wildlife Science is designed to prepare baccalaureate degree seeking students and non-degree seeking students for employment in wildlife related careers or graduate school. This program requires that students take courses in animal behavior and handling, wildlife science, both captive and in-situ wildlife management, and wildlife health care, which will provide well-rounded knowledge and practical understanding for the field of wildlife science. Assignment based labs encourage critical thinking and the ability to utilize evidence-based best practices. Hands-on laboratories are aimed to provide real life work experience and to gain valuable contacts in the field. (2) Animal Science - The certificate program in equine science is designed to prepare baccalaureate degree seeking students and non-degree seeking students for employment in equine related careers or graduate school. This program requires that students take courses in animal nutrition, anatomy and physiology, equine science, and diseases and parasites. The practical, hands-on courses emphasize safe and confident animal handling and horsemanship. Hands-on laboratories and are taught primarily at the UH Hilo farm in Panaewa, Hawaii. [This skill certificate arose from the success of last year's workshops, "Hold Your Horses."] (3) Beekeeping - UH Hilo has been recognized by the media, public, and state Senate for its efforts to bring greater awareness to the honey bee, an important and vital pollinator of many crops. The Beekeeping Certificate helps to recognize the level of achievement in beekeeping gained by UH Hilo students and will assist them in future career positions. Courses have hands-on laboratories and are taught primarily at the UH Hilo farm in Panaewa, Hawaii Toward our goal to include Hawaiian cultural components into program work, we're happy to report that Hale Lako, a student supply store, continued to have a positive impact on UH Hilo students. Following 'ohana values, the free store supplied over +200 UH Hilo students with basic supplies, textbooks, non-perishable food, and clothing. Supporting each other, while rehoming gentle used items, brought joy and resilience to our students - and is a true measure of the spirit of Hawaii. Students are also encouraged to recycle and compost. Hale Lako was featured in the UH Hilo school news: https://hilo.hawaii.edu/news/kekalahea/spring-2023/march/home-and-supply-house Following up on last year's work, Hawaii-One-Ag's efforts toward Objective 3 Promote and Redefine Agriculture's Image in Hawaii, our website will be ready to launch in the Spring 2024 semester. CTAHR spearheads the website development efforts. Acknowledging the consortium as the focus, and not CTAHR as the lead, Hi-One-Ag's website is hosted at the system-level. The Hawaii-One-Ag Website will go live at the end of the Spring 2024 semester; and contain individual campus pages, history, about us, and be video repository. The URL is http://hawaii.edu/hawaii-one-ag The website contains short promotional videos, representing each site. During this period, five of the seven planned videos have been finalized. All the videos will be launched with the Hawaii-One-Ag website.
Publications
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Other
Year Published:
2022
Citation:
Elliott, D. 2022. Workforce and Farmer Education: Whats New. Conference presentation, Hawaii Agriculture Conference, September 28, 2022, Honolulu, HI.
- Type:
Books
Status:
Other
Year Published:
2022
Citation:
Edwards, C.A. and Arancon. N.Q. 2022. Biology and ecology of earthworms: 4th Edition. Springer Science.
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Progress 08/01/21 to 07/31/22
Outputs
Target Audience:During the period, the Hawaii-One-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?Planning 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, Leeward CC launched a new site for our Sustainable Agriculture students here: https://sites.google.com/hawaii.edu/sustainable-agriculture/home?authuser=4 New for this period, 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?
Hawaii-One-Ag is an eight-member consortium effort to connect students from a diversity of backgrounds, especially Native Hawaiian (NH) and underrepresented ethnicities, with meaningful educational opportunities. Our efforts strengthen institutional educational capacities at the University of Hawaii campuses across the state. Hi-One-Ag connects our rural, minority and indigenous populations, with knowledgeable people, educational resources, career opportunities, and professional growth. The University of Hawaii system is well-placed to serve NH and underserved students from across the state (rural to urban) and from a diversity of educational foundations (high school to doctorate), supporting all student situations with advising, mentorships, and student resources. The Hawaii One-Ag consortium provides a diversity of educational offerings to meet the needs of our community, our colleges, and our islands, from K-12 outreach, with special attention to high school students, to undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Our programs are aimed at high school students, college students, community members who want to further develop their professional and technical skills, and job seekers pursuing employment opportunities in food and agriculture. Objective 1: Align and Articulate Hi-One-Ag Academic Programs 1.1. Streamline Curriculum via New Articulation Agreements An overarching articulation arrangement between all University of Hawaii campuses has been hampered by staff-turnover and college budget cuts. Hawaii-One-Ag efforts continue in a smaller capacity and focus on program-to-program articulation, across campuses. For instance, UH Hilo and Hawaii CC have met monthly to align courses, and articulate their programs. Additionally, Hawai CC staff met with Deans, Department Chairs and curricula faculty at UH Hilo and CTAHR-UH Manoa to discuss course articulation and transfer to 4-year institutions. For this year's students who wish to begin at LCC, and continue to a 4-year program, we give encouragement, and knowledge. At Leeward CC, our staff encourages students to plan their course schedule around the courses that transfer between campuses. Unfortunately, this may lead the most motivated students away from the LCC program offerings, due to poor articulation with CTAHR-UH Manoa. Efforts to better align LCC and CTAHR-UH Manoa courses have been delayed by CTAHR's ongoing efforts to review and update classes and program curriculum. Once CTAHR-UH Manoa has finalized their program changes, we will begin our work together. We are unable to follow the students after they leave our program, but an informal survey reveals that many students favor transferring to UH West Oahu programs (a four-year program, located near to Leeward CC). At Kauai CC, this year, staff conducted a five-year curriculum review and updated all Agriculture and related courses. Agriculture courses are currently assigned to the Trade and Technology division. Planning is underway to propose a new Agriculture Certificate Program next year that will align with the Hawaii Department of Education initiatives, the community college system, and UH's four-year institutions. 1.2. Develop Academic Advising across UH System. CTAHR-UH Manoa planned and organized a Hawaii-One-Ag Transfer Fair to occur in the Fall 2022 Semester. The online Zoom meeting allowed for panelists, advisors, and students from across Hawaii to participate. Panelists included community college advisors, UH Manoa Advisors, UH Hilo, and the Manoa Transfer Coordination Center. The program revealed the need for continued efforts in this area, and Hawaii-One-Ag is planning future student engagement opportunities. Objective 2: Develop Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource Workforce 2.1. Bringing Indigenous and Cultural Components to Hi-One-Ag Program Hawaii CC focuses on ethnobotany and sharing an appreciation for Hawaiian plants, trees, stewardship of the land. (a) Ag and TEAM students developed a 3-acre site at Pepeekeo for a Polynesian-focused Agroforestry Project. The area was fenced, plowed, fertilized and planted with tree crops and native plants during field courses and summer internships. (b) In collaboration with the Hawaiian Lifestyles Program, students and staff collected and propagated 43 varieties of taro (along with several varieties of breadfruit, yams and sweet potatoes) for an indigenous agriculture demonstration project. (c) For Earth Day, graduation day, and other events, Hawaii CC staff collected and propagated Native Hawaiian plants and distributed them to students and faculty. (d) Hawaii CC TEAM faculty visited Juneau, AK, to co-teach a two-week Summer Academy for indigenous High School Students on "Mapping the Canoe Forest" and "Healthy Foods, Healthy Living." Kauai CC staff attended the Annual Agriculture Day, sponsored by the Farm Bureau, and donated 50 native Hibiscus and 50 Cacao plants to the public to raise awareness of native plants. We also provided handouts on Agriculture and Botany programs at Kauai Community College. UH Hilo introduced Hale Lako, a student supply store. Following of 'ohana values, the free store supplied over +200 UH Hilo students with basic supplies, textbooks, non-perishable food, and clothing. Supporting each other, while rehoming gentle used items, brought joy and resilience to our students - and is a true measure of the spirit of Hawaii. Students are also encouraged to recycle and compost. 2.2. Build a Pipeline of Education-to-Workforce Opportunities 428 students were reached in a variety of opportunities, listed in the "Other Products" section. 2.3. Build Partnerships between Education, Government, and Industry In support of partnerships between education and industry, CTAHR-UH Manoa publishes a bi-weekly e-newsletter to disseminate professional and internship opportunities, called the Student Internship and Professional Opportunities (SIPO) newsletter. There were 26 issues in the 2021 - 2022 academic year and they were sent to 4400 individuals. In support of partnerships between education and industry, Hawaii CC's TEAM and AG programs have been actively working with industry to develop viable agricultural systems through participation with the "Work Hamakua Taskforce." This has resulted in the development of MOAs with landowners for Agriculture and Forestry Education. These programs have also partnered with the County to Hawaii and Industry to combine efforts create conditions that support viable agriculture on Hawaii Island. 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. 2.4. Workforce Retraining Skill Certificate & 2.5. Adult Learners and Non-Traditional Students -- Listed in "Other Products" Objective 3 Promote and Redefine Agriculture's Image in Hawaii 3.1. School Outreach and Programming -- 1465 students were reached in a variety of outreach activities, listed in the "Other Products" section. 3.2. Promotional Campaign and Messaging Development -- 5 websites and other promotional activities, listed in the "Other Products" section.
Publications
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2022
Citation:
Kerisiano, T., & D. Dutra Elliott. 2022. Trial of mucuna (Mucuna pruriens var. utilis) as a cover crop for banana orchard establishment). College of Agriculture Forestry and Natural Resource Management (CAFNRM) Symposium. Hilo, Hawaii, April 14, 2022.
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Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2022
Citation:
Tsutsumi, L (eds). 2022. Proceedings of the 3rd CAFNRM Student Symposium April 14, 2022, University of Hawaii at Hilo. PANR, 12:1-9. Available online at https://hilo.hawaii.edu/panr/writing.php?id=317
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