BIOGRAPHY OF MELVIN K. MATSUDA

Career

Currently Partner, Matsuda-Fukuyama Farms Inc. and Kahuku Farmers Inc.

• Farm over 300 acres
• Provide:
• Custom tractor work
• Weed control
• Irrigation maintenance
• Water delivery for large landowners and agricultural corporations

1997 Formed Kahuku Farmers Inc., Haleiwa, with Clyde Fukuyama
1995 Formed Matsuda-Fukuyama Farms Inc., Kahuku, with Clyde Fukuyama
1977 Took over Matsuda Farm growing watermelons, papayas and bananas
1972-1977 Taught martial arts independently and at College of the Desert, Palm Desert, California
1964-1970 Worked on family farm after school and on weekends

1970-1972 Attended University of Hawaii
1970 Graduated from Kahuku High School

1976 to date Married with two daughters