Wahiawā Market Day is coming in early 2025! WVAPDC are actively recruiting vendors for our monthly farmers market at the WVAPDC, in partnership with Wahiawā Fresh. Come and shop incredible value-added food and beverage products from Hawaiʻi’s up-and-coming local companies, enjoy on-site food demos, and live entertainment.

FFA chapter is proud to host the Oahu FFA District Conference, an annual event that showcases the hard work and skills of our young agricultural leaders. As part of this event, the students are seeking dedicated volunteers to serve as judges. Your expertise and experience would be invaluable in providing guidance and feedback to our students as they present their projects and compete in various categories. We would be grateful if you could lend your time and insights to support these aspiring future leaders. This is a meaningful opportunity to impact students' learning experiences and help shape Hawaii's agricultural future. Please let me know if you are available or if you would like more information about the judging process. Attached is the list of volunteer spots available that we will need to fill for this event. If you are able / interested in a specific judging category, please feel free to input your information into the shared Google Sheet.

Kauluakalana is now accepting vendor applications for the 6th annual Kuokoa Kukanonon celebration. This event is hels in commeration of La Kuokoa one of Hawaii first national holidays and is a FREE community hoolaulea celebrating our EA through mele,hula, kui ai, and more. We invite vendors and educational boats to align with the focus to apply to join us in the celebration. It will be an opportunity to Kuokoa- To stand together as a community, embracing the Aloha for our people, land, and culture, while remembering the abundance at once defined Kailua's past and the abundance we hope to foster for Kailua's future. For any questions or additional information, please reach out at info@kauluakalana.org 

The market is now vendor operated. They are looking for food vendors and local vendors. For more information please stop by during the market hours and speak with Jennifer Garcia, or Jen Schulze. Located behind the Old Sugar Mill 67-106 Keolahanui Street, Waialua, HI 96791.

The Seal of Quality represents the cream of the crop of Hawaii agricultural producers. It was established to protect the integrity and value of the marketing cachet for Hawaii branded farm and value-added products. Products with this seal are genuine, Hawaii-grown, or Hawaii-made premium products, a guarantee that is enforced by the State of Hawaii.

Adaptations Food Hub on Hawai‘i Island is growing its network of farm suppliers. The food hub makes weekly pick ups from farms in Waimea on Tuesdays and Fridays and islandwide on Wednesdays. Contact the food hub for more information at 808-324-6600 or order.adapt@gmail.com.

Malama Kauai currently offers produce bags and bread for purchase as part of their CSA model, and if looking to add proteins and value added products soon. If you are a value-added product maker and are interested in participating, fill out the following form.

Waimea Farmers Market on Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 pm is accepting new vendors. Booths are free. The Waimea Farmers Market is the only market on island accepting SNAP/EBT and Da Bus Double Up Food Bucks. If interested, email Fanny at halepunakauai@gmail.com.

The HFB will be purchasing locally grown food to provide to communities in need. Neighbor island produce and proteins may participate if purchased from an Oahu based distributor. HFB needs information on products that are available immediately, so please fill out this form if interested!

HDOA maintains a list of Hawaii vendors and products. If any purchase inquiries come their way, HDOA directs interested buyers to this directory. Mana Up, a company that supports products rooted in Hawaii, uses HDOA’s site to source the ingredients that they need, so if you are looking for buyers for your agricultural products, make sure to register your products on the website. Click here to see ingredients that some companies said they wish they could source in Hawaii!

Malama Virtual Farmers Market provides free deliveries of local produce and products. Customers can shop 7 days a week, 24 hours a day and can purchase produce, baked goods, chocolate, meat and seafood.

This community-sourced document lists food needs and resources throughout the state in an effort to connect those looking for food with those who are looking to sell.

Professional Planning Services and Technical Studies to Create a Community-Based Hilo Bay Resilience and Watershed Management Plan

Exchange Ave connects you with a global network of 250+ locations, allowing you to browse available goods, services, and skills. When you find something, you’re interested in, simply reach out to the owner to arrange a trade. Exchange Ave allows you to browse a wide range of goods, services, and skills offered by your neighbors.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) to provide Fresh Produce Sourcing from Disadvantaged Farmers, Producers, and Distribution for Underserved Communities in accordance with RFP D24-108 will be received through the State of Hawaii eProcurement System (HIePRO). Proposals received after the established time and date shall not be accepted. Proposals shall be completed in accordance with the solicitation instructions and addenda, if any. Inquiries regarding HIePRO may be directed to the Hawaii State Department of Education Procurement and Contracts Branch (PCB) at telephone 808-675-0130. Inquiries regarding the solicitation may be directed to the Procurement and Contracts Support Specialist listed in the solicitation. The Hawaii State Department of Education is utilizing the HIePRO to solicit proposals for this good and/or service electronically. Offerors interested in responding to this electronic solicitation must be registered on HIePRO. Registration is free. To register, visit the following link. Reference the Vendor Quick Reference Guide for additional information click here. Offerors are required to submit their proposal electronically through HIePRO. 

Farm Lovers farmers markets are known for their ability to create an atmosphere of community in the marketplace and to showcase high-quality, fresh, local fruits and vegetables, value-added local products and other budding artisan businesses providing a thriving food hub for residents as well as food editors, chefs and writers from around the state and abroad.

Want to become a registered vendor? Want to search Hawaii vendors? Want to search Hawaii Products?  The Hawaii Agriculture & Food Products Database (Hawaii) is all about showcasing Hawaii agriculture by connecting the world to the farmers/ranchers that grow food in Hawaii and to the manufacturer that adds value to Hawaii-grown food. Vendors can manage the Hawaii-grown and Hawaii- made products they offer and provide important contact information on their vendor page. The Hawaii Department of Agriculture designed the "HAWAII" database to link vendors and buyers.

The Hawai’i Seed Growers Network is looking for experienced seed growers to join their Network and provide quality locally produced seed for the Networkʻs Online Marketplace. They request that growers are able to produce a minimum of 1000 seeds of the varieties currently offered through the Marketplace or, when introducing new varieties, request production of a minimum of 3000 seeds. Contact: Jay Boost  jbost@hawaii.edu for a New Seed Grower Application or with questions.

The Farm to Food Program is sponsored by the City & County of Honolulu to help provide free meals to Oahu residents in need while supplying farmers and ranchers with new markets for their locally grown produce and proteins. If you are interested in selling your locally grown product to the Farm to Food program, fill out the form below.

The C&C of Honolulu’s Office of Economic Revitalization launched OneOahu.org to coordiante support for community, families, and businesses, as we navigate COVID-19.  

They offer  helpful, consistent email updates targeting the economic revitilization needs as well.

WUSATA, an organization that aims to increase US exports by connecting agribusinesses to the world, is offering free hour-long sessions for businesses to learn more about their Global Connect, FundMatch, and Export Education programs. This is a great opportunity for businesses looking to export their products internationally.

Hamakua Harvest is looking for interested farmers, ranchers, food producers, and other vendors for their weekly farmers market on Sundays in Honoka’a.

Da Box is a community supported agriculture program that purchases local produce to sell to customers island-wide. Da Box is not currently accepting new customer sign-ups but interested customers may call to be placed on a wait list.

Farm Link Hawaii is an online marketplace and distribution service to sell local produce, meat, and processed foods. They have one 16-ft refrigerated delivery van and cold storage remote hubs in Hale‘iwa, Ka‘a‘awa, Waimānalo, and Waianae.

Hawai‘i Ag & Culinary Alliance, is currently accepting applications for Cohort 5 of our Cottage Industry to Commercial Enterprise Scholarship to Leeward Community College’s ‘Āina to Makeke program with the Wahiawa Value-Added Product Development Center beginning February 2025.

Celebrate Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi 2025 at Windward Mall. Vendor applications for Ola Ka ʻĪ 2025 are now available! Last year we had 40 booths and over 3,000 attendees. Get a booth for your business or community organization now before spaces run out.

Whole Foods Market opened the application process for its 2024 Local and Emerging Accelerator Program (LEAP) today, seeking 10 innovative food brands not yet sold in Whole Foods Market stores to join the program’s Early Growth cohort. Launched in 2022, LEAP advances Whole Foods Market’s core value of creating win-win partnerships and its longstanding support of local and emerging suppliers by creating mentorship opportunities for cohort participants with Whole Foods Market experts accompanied by months of tailored educational programming. Selected participants for the Early Growth cohort will undergo a 12-week educational curriculum, and, once complete, will be considered for placement on the grocer’s shelves in their home city or area.

The MIHA branding program was established to protect the integrity and value of authentic Hawaii-branded products and to identify those products made in Hawaii from products made elsewhere yet called made in Hawaii.

List your business for FREE on kuhikuhi.com and be a part of the movement to keep dollars in the hands of kamaaina and Oiwi-owned businesses! From attractions to attorneys, plumbers to practitioners, and retailers to repair shops, Kuhikuhi is truly a one-stop shop! List your business in three easy steps: 1. Visit Kuhikuhi.com 2. Click on " Add listing" in the top right corner. 3. Create an Account. 4. Fill out the information for your listing (including photos, etc.) It is that simple! Once your listing is approved you will be included on kuhikuhi.com

The Hawaii Department of Agriculture invites agricultural producers to share product availability information with state-operated institutional partners, such as schools and hospitals, to prepare for procurement of local agricultural products. The interest form can be completed online.

Maui Hub is a nonprofit community-based organization that provides local fresh affordable produce to low income residents, food banks, and community kitchens. Producers deliver their products on Thursdays with an invoice of their goods and will be paid on the spot. To learn more about the program and eligible produce, click here.

Hilo Country Farm Bureau invites producers to participate in their new East Hawaii Farm-to-Car Program. Consumers will be able to shop for local produce, meats, eggs, cheeses, baked goods, and value added products online, and pick up their order at a drive-thru market at the Puna Hongwanji Mission in Kea’au. Interested food producers should fill out this short form.

The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii has launched Hawaiiverse to support local businesses through compiling coupons and giveaways offered by local businesses. It is a free platform for both businesses and users, and all businesses and nonprofits statewide can participate. To sign up, click here. To view the site, click here.

Foodland hopes to support local farmers by purchasing the supply of food produced until the demand resumes and/or by facilitating food distribution. The goal is to minimize the need to import food. Complete the following form to inquire about sales opportunities.

The USDA and AMS purchases a variety of domestically produced and processed commodity food products from approved USDA vendors. To learn more, click here. For instructions on how to become an approved vendor, click here.

Good Clean Food Hawaii provides island wide production and distribution of Meal Prep services, which includes but is not limited to sourcing, prepping, cooking, packing, delivering/logistics, and cusomter servicing. They offer contactless door-to-door meal prep delivery. They own a full size, certified kitchen in Kailua and two refrigerated delivery vans.