Variety Showcase Hawai'i Island
The Variety Showcase is a public event designed to build community among plant breeders, seed growers, farmers, chefs, bakers, distillers, retailers, distributors and consumers interested in the local food system. Attendees have the experience to taste new and in-development vegetable, fruit, and grain cultivars - alongside older varieties with connections to Hawai'i. Attendees are encouraged to engage in conversation, share opinions, and take part in breaking down the walls between eaters and breeders. Come learn, taste, and engage!
“At this event, the curtain is pulled back.” says Culinary Breeding Network Director, Lane Selman, “Attendees are introduced to the wizards making critical decisions before our farmers plant their seeds. It’s a unique chance to network, build community and meet the plant breeders creating flavorful varieties for organic farmers.”
This is a unique opportunity to mingle with locally based breeders and seed growers, as well as research scientists attending the National Association of Plant Breeders conference.
Please join us for an engaging evening of conversation, learning, and tasting brought to you by the Culinary Breeding Network and University of Hawai'i’s GoFarm Hawai'i. This event is partially funded by the HDA-SCBPG project “Expanding Markets of Specialty Crops for Input Substitution in Hawai'i”.
