AREAS OF COACHING ASSISTANCE

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:

1. Obtaining building permits for farm infrastructure

2. Purchasing or leasing farm land utilizing the USDA Farm Service Agency loan programs

3. Permitting systems for water access, plumbing and electrical codes and inspections

4. Off-grid rules and regs for catchment, gray water for irrigation

5. Methods of improving soil health and increasing production

6. Discovering what you want to grow, if there is a niche, how to price the crop, and understanding the best markets for those products

7. Learning how to create a unique brand through support from resources such as the Maui Food Innovation Center, the Kohala Center for Cooperative Business Development, the Hawaii Small Business Development Center, and GoFarm Hawaii

8. Incorporating agro-tourism into farm business and site plans

9. Attending networking events on one another’s farms

10. Taking part, as dues paying MFN members, in a Farm Tool and Equipment Lending Library funded by the Atherton Family Foundation.

Farmer Navigational Coaching is available to ALL MAUI COUNTY FARMERS!

“Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Your Goals”