Our Mission

Growing Our Talent’s mission is to cultivate and enrich high school and college students for fruitful careers in agriculture.  The local agricultural landscape is changing and much more diverse. There are more good-paying, high-quality jobs available to college graduates than ever before.

Who We Are!

The Leeward Community College - Plant Biology and Tropical Agriculture Program is a valuable resource for high school students. This Growing Our Talent website has been developed from a National Science Foundation grant and support from the University of Hawai'i - Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR), and Pioneer - Hawai'i Bred.

Attention Students, Teachers and Counselors

Agriculture is constantly changing and growing. We will feature a wealth of fresh, new information to guide high school students and to be a resource for high school teachers, advisors and counselors.

A Valuable Resource

This website will be a one-stop, go-to source for everything a high school and college student needs to know to embark on a career in agriculture.

An Amazing Career

Agriculture is one of Hawaii’s fastest growing industries. Take the first step by enrolling in the Plant Biology and Tropical Agriculture program at Leeward Community College to prepare for a job in agriculture.

Questions?

If you have any questions about Leeward Community College’s Plant Biology and Tropical Agriculture program, contact us!

Upcoming Events!

There are exciting agriculture-related events happening statewide. This is where you can find out what's happening. If you would like to contribute your organization's event to our calendar, please contact us.

Events:

Kāko’o ‘Ōiwi - Lo‘i Community Work Day

He'eia Wetland (Hoi) - Second Saturdays 8:30 am to noon. Put on your shoes or tabis and be prepared to get muddy! A water cooler will be provided, but bring your own water bottle or cup. A light lunch will be provided at the end of the day. Please RSVP at info@kakoooiwi.org

Science in Action

Science in Action gives high school students from grades 9 to12 access to UH Mānoa faculty and research facilities. Through hands-on activities and field trips, explore science fields such as botany, microbiological oceanography and marine biology. Visit outreach.hawaii.edu or email ochelp@hawaii.edu.

Summer Scholar Program

If you’re in grades 10 to 11, you can join the Summer Scholar Program and earn college credits during six weeks in the summer. Visit outreach.hawaii.edu or email ochelp@hawaii.edu.

Growing Our Talent is sponsored by: