MFSN GROWER'S REPORT SEPTEMBER 2026 | ISSUE 03 We know the past few weeks have been difficult for many farmers. Hurricane Lala brought heavy rain, wind, and storm impacts across our community, and many of you are still assessing damage, cleaning up, and figuring out what comes next. With the possibility of more storms ahead, now is also a good time to think about what we can do before the next one. MFSN is here to help you recover, prepare, and make a plan to reduce potenti

MFSN GROWER'S REPORT AUGUST 2026 | ISSUE 02 We have exciting news! We have hired farmer coaches on Molokaʻi, Pōmaika‘i Ah-Mook Sang and Lānaʻi, Henry Sheldon Eskaran III! Pōmaika‘i and Sheldon bring local knowledge, experience, and a passion for strengthening agriculture in their community. Through our Farm Coaching Program, they will work one-on-one with farmers to provide support, resources, and guidance tailored to their unique goals and challenges. We’re grateful to h

MFSN GROWER'S REPORT JULY 2026 | ISSUE 01 Here is our first official issue of MFSN Grower's Report. We don't want this to be a traditional newsletter. There are already enough emails competing for your attention. Our goal is to provide useful information, practical resources, funding opportunities, and local agricultural insights that help Maui County growers stay informed, connected, and resilient. If we're doing this right, every issue should answer one simple question:

Having worked in Ag Support for many years now, Pinsky have collective knowledge of the County, State and Federal system for agriculture. Pinsky has been able to save new farmers and even established farmers hours of arduous time navigating the complexities of: Obtaining building permits for farm infrastructure Purchasing or leasing farm land utilizing the USDA Farm Service Agency loan programs Permitting systems for water access, plumbing and electrical codes and inspections