Gabriel A. Audant , Maui Yeshe Group, LLC, Kihei	Managing Partner, Maui Yeshe Group, LLC, 3505 Malina Place, Kihei, Maui, 96753. Born in Haiti, Gabriel has a business degree from Puerto Rico and graduate education in economics from UC Berkeley. He enjoys helping aspiring farmers move from dream to sustainability through the delivery of customized Ag Entrepreneurship Training Programs and the incubation of socially beneficial enterprises. From 2000 to 2004 he was Project Manager for the Molokai Ag Development Program.
Harry S. Cambra , Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co., Puunene	Crop Maintenance & Seed Farm Manager at Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Co., PO Box 266, Puunene, Maui, HI 96784. Alumni of University of Wyoming. With HC&S over 20 years, Harry manages the Crop Protection Chemicals and growing of seed for the 36,000 acre plantation. He is a Board of Director for the MCFB and the Hawaii Sugar Technologist, member of the Hawaii Cattlemen's Association and a volunteer leader with the 4-H Livestock Programs.
Douglas G. Connors,  Laupahoehoe Train Museum, Laupahoehoe	Community activist for the Hamakua Coast and General Manager of Tropical Sales, P.O. Box 489 Paauilo, HI 96776. Doug has a M.S. in systems management from USC and a B.S. in business from University of Maryland. He retired from the US Air Force in 1993. He is currently treasurer of the Laupahoehoe Train Museum where he promotes his interests of education, economic and community development.
Gary Mark Cummings, Hawaiian Earth Products, Ltd.	Business Analyst, Staff Agronomist, Hawaiian Earth Products, LTD, 91-2002 Ft. Weaver Road, Ewa Beach, HI 96706. Mark is a graduate of West Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Agronomy. Since 1983, he has worked as an agricultural production and business consultant identifying management strategies and developing operational systems for crop and livestock operations. As a member of the Hawaiian Earth Products team, Mark’s duties include conducting compost research trials and educational seminars.
Diana E. Duff ,  Kona Outdoor Circle, Hoku Farm/Hawaii Island Landscape Assn.	Education Director for Kona Outdoor Circle and Hawaii Island Landscape Association as well as a farm lease-holder at PO Box 1003, Captain Cook, HI 96704. Diana holds a partial A.A. in Horticulture, a M.S. in Education and is a Certified Landscape Technician. She is actively involved in HILA, past president of the Hawaii Professional Gardener’s Association and a member of the Farmer’s Alliance. She also runs an organic coffee farm in Captain Cook.
Ranae F. Ganske-Cerizo, USDA, National Resources Conservation Service	Resource Conservationist, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, 210 Imi Kala Street, Suite 209, Wailuku, HI 96793. Ranae provides technical assistance in the development, application and maintenance of conservation measures on private lands, grows wetland taro and provides agricultural career based education to students. She obtained a B.S. in Tropical Agriculture and a State of Hawaii Teachers Certification. She is a member of the Soil and Water Conservation Society and Asian Pacific Islanders Organization.
James V. Henderson, Puu O Hoku Ranch, Kaunakakai	Farm Foreman, Pu’u O Hoku Ranch, P.O. Box 1508, Kaunakakai, HI 96748. Jim has worked at Pu`u O Hoku Ranch, on Moloka’i, as a farmer since 1992 with some success growing and marketing `awa and papaya, and building a certified kitchen . His personal vision includes the renaissance of agriculture on Molokai, the growth of sustainable agriculture in the State, and the promotion of local consumption of food for security and the health of people.
Kevin Kinvig, USDA-NRCS, Aiea	USDA-NRCS, 99-193 Aiea Hgts. Dr., Suite 109, Aiea, HI 96701. Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Coordinator for NRCS on O`ahu. Kevin’s job supports community groups in achieving their water management, community development, land conservation or environmental enhancement goals.  Previously, Kevin was a watershed planner with NRCS in our Pacific Basin office.   Responsibilities included agricultural water supply projects and a variety of water quality projects.
Marla K. McCasland , Hawaiian Flowers, Naalehu	Owner/Operator of Hawaiian Flowers. 94-2166 South Point Road, Naalehu, Hawaii. Marla has a 12,000 sq. ft. green house in full production with potted orchids. The business also grows cut flowers, tropicals and protea. Her farm hosts tourists and larger groups. She belongs to many floral industry organizations and flower arranging groups. She served 2 years on the HOGA Board of Directors and graduated from UH Hilo with a B.S. in Tropical Horticulture in 1996.
John J. McHugh, Jr. , Crop Care Hawaii, LLC, Aiea	Co-owner of Crop Care Hawaii, LLC a private crop consulting firm located at 99-1355 Aiea Heights Drive, Aiea, HI 96701. John has an M.S. in Horticulture from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and a Ph.D. in Entomology from Purdue University. As chair of the Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation Environmental Stewardship Committee John was co-recipient of EPA Region IX 2003 Environmental Award for Outstanding Achievement.
Steven D. K. Raymond, Maui Brand Sugar, Puunene	Manager, Specialty Sugar Operations for Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company, 1 Hansen Road, Puunene, HI 96784. HC&S is a 37,000-acre sugar plantation located on Maui that produces both commercial grade sugar for future refining and food-grade sugar for direct consumption and food processing. Steven has a B.S. in Business Administration. He is the Maui Chapter president of the Hawaii Food Manufacturers Association.
Liz W. Ronaldson,  Growing Greens Nursery, Kapaa	Owner, Growing Greens Nursery, 66-60B Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746. For ten years, Liz has been providing landscape material on a wholesale and retail basis. Liz has a A.S. in Ornamental Horticulture. She currently sits on the Board of Directors of Kauai County Farm Bureau and the Rotary Club of Kapaa is a member of the Kauai Landscape Industry Council, Kauai Agriculture Advisory Committee and the SCBM Council of Kapaa Elementary School.
Alan Takemoto, Hawaii Farm Bureau Foundation, Honolulu	Executive Director, Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation, 2343 Rose Street, Honolulu, HI 96819. Alan was recently appointed as Executive Director for the Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation. Previously, he was in charge of the Farm Bureau's government and community relations.   Alan is a graduate of the University of Hawaii and received his B.A. in Political Science. His administrative duties are wide-ranging from addressing various regulatory and legislative mandates to promoting Hawaii's agricultural industry.