Introduction

The CTAHR Beef Initiative is a major endeavor and commitment of the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to partner with the Hawai‘i Beef Industry stimulating growth, economic diversification, and environmental sustainability for agriculture in the state. The initiative is inspired by Dean Andrew Hashimoto’s belief that the beef industry will continue to be a leader for the vision of agriculture in Hawai‘i and remain an important contributor to diversified agriculture, the state’s economy, and Hawai‘i’s cultural heritage.

Andrew Hashimoto Dean, CTAHR

The objectives of the program are to improve the competitiveness, profitability, and sustainability of the beef industry by are to improve the competitiveness, profitability, and sustainability of the beef industry by

• Developing and implementing effective research and innovative extension programs for animal production in Hawai‘i and other tropical regions
• Improving communications between the beef industry, interagency partners, and CTAHR
• Supporting the industry on legislative and other governmental issues, policies, and partnerships.

We are actively in Phase II and moving into Phase III of the program. Significant progress has been made in the first phase of the program. We encourage you to review our accomplishments for 2005. We also welcome input, comments, and suggestions from the communities we serve through this program.

Program Phases

FUNDED BY

• USDA CSREES Special Grant, 2004-34172-15187
  Hawai‘i Agricultural Diversification, New Crop/Product Development and Marketing
  
• USDA, CSREES, Special Grant 2005-34172-16441
  Hawai‘i Agricultural Diversification, New Crop/Product Development and Marketing
  

COOPERATING AGENCIES

• Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture
  
• Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service
  
• Hawai‘i Cattlemen’s Association
  
• Hawai‘i Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative Coalition

Program contact:
Glen K. Fukumoto, County Extension Agent, CTAHR Cooperative Extension Service
79-7381 Mamalahoa Highway , Kealakekua , HI 96750 ; 808-322-4892; gfukumot@hawaii.edu