Taste of the Hawaiian Range 2010 presentation about ranch in Hawaii.

1. Welcome to the 15thMealani’s “A Taste of the Hawaiian Range”

3. Ranching in Hawai’i:A Proud Tradition of Land & Animal Stewardship

4. Land Stewardship: Productivity + Conservation

6. Weaned Calves

8. Cow Herd at Parker Ranch

9. Calves at Kahua Ranch

10. Conservation Ranches provide everyone with the following eco-system services: watershed protection invasive species control fuel load management view plane conservation

11. Ranching Preserves Open Space

12. Manages Fuel Loads

13. Protects Watersheds

14. The Elements of a Working Ranch

15. High Quality Forage Managing forage quantity and quality is one of the most important elements of a successful ranching operation.

16. Water Systems

17. Fencing & Corrals

18. The Skills & Heart of the Paniolo

19. Skilled Livestock Handling

20. Paniolo Craftsmanship: The Tools of the Trade

21. Ranch Support Branding Crew Fencing Crew Water Systems Maintenance Cooking/Catering for Round-ups Office & Administrative Veterinary Support Trucking & Mechanical Facilities Maintenance And more….

22. Eat grass fed beef for a healthier you! Beef has many beneficial nutrients: • Protein for building and maintaining strong muscles • B-vitamins that turn food into energy

23. Eat grass fed beef for a healthier you! Beef has many beneficial nutrients: • Zinc that boosts the immune system and helps wounds heal • Iron that helps to deliver oxygen to cells to produce energy

24. Eat grass fed beef for a healthier you! Grass fed beef: • Is lean and low in fat • Has lots of Beta-carotene, an antioxidant that is converted to Vitamin A in the body, important for healthy vision, bone growth and immunity

25. Eat grass fed beef for a healthier you! Grass fed beef has: • Lots of Vitamin E, another anti-oxidant, that can help protect against heart disease and cancer • Lots of Omega-3 fatty acids, the good fats that play an important role in every cell and system of your body

26. Grass fed beef has: • Lots of conjugated lineoleic acid orCLA, which appears to help fight cancer at various stages and has positive effects on diabetes, immune function, atherosclerosis and body composition Rancher Clarence Rapoza eating grass-fed beef in 2009

27. Visit Hawaii Cattleman’s Association’s display at Ballroom, Booth B-56!

28. Be a Locavore! Consumer of Locally Raised Produce and Meats

29. All-beef sausages, served in 2009 by Kulana Foods Sample pipikaula at Kulana Foods, Ballroom booth B-13!

30. Sample tomatoes from Kawamata Farm, Grand Ballroom Booth 44!

31. Sample 100% Kona coffee at Kona Coffee Council, Ballroom Booth B-39 Coffee-drying

32. Sample locally grown and processed sweet potato chips at Hawaii Island Gourmet / Atebara’s Chips Booth B-32!

33. Sample tea at Tea Hawaii & Co., Ballroom Booth B-16!

34. Sample fresh tomatoes at WOW Farm, Ballroom Booth B-14!

35. Sample organic 100% Kona coffee At Lyman Kona Coffee Farms, Ballroom Booth B-25!

36. Thirsty? Sample pure Hawaiian water at Hawaiian Springs, Ballroom booth B-9!

37. Sample fresh palm hearts at Wailea Agricultural Group at Ballroom Booth B-17!

38. Sample 100% Kona coffee at Kona Coffee & Tea Co., Ballroom B-21!

39. View a cornucopia of Kamuela-grown vegetables at Ballroom Booth B-24! Vegetables will be donated to Hawaii Island Food Bank this year!

40. Thirsty? Sample juices at Hawaiian Sun Products at Ballroom booth, B-30! New Product line

41. According to Dr. Mehmet Oz, Okinawan sweet potatoes are the #1 Superfood to eat for your health! Sample sweet potatoes at CTAHR booth, Ballroom B-42!

42. Got milk? Hawaii Department of Agriculture (Commodities Branch) has milk for you to sample at Ballroom B-38!

43. Sample Hawaiian-grown and processed chocolate at Original Hawaiian Chocolate, Ballroom Booth B-40a!

44. Sample macadamia nuts at Hamakua Mac Nut Company in Ballroom B-26!

45. Sample Hawaiian honey at Big Island Bees, Ballroom booth B-28!

46. Thirsty? Visit Galaxy Teas at Ballroom booth B-19!

47. Sample goat cheese at Hawaii Isle Goat Dairy, Ballroom booth B-35!

48. Visit an informational display by Hawaii Cattle Producer’s Cooperative, Ballroom B-15! Roast beef served by Hawaii Cattle Producer’s Cooperative in 2009

49. Visit an educational display of Hawaii County 4-H Livestock Association in the Promenade

50. Visit Hawaii Sheep & Goat Association, Ballroom Booth B-23a!

51. See micro greens, local produce, & tropical fruits at Adaptations at Ballroom Booth B-31!

52. Learn about Korean Natural Farming at Cho Global’s Display at the Promenade!

53. Learn about Mala`ai: the Culinary Garden at Ballroom Booth B-2!

54. Learn about how to make your own hydroponic Wheel Garden at the CTAHR Hydroponics display, Promenade

55. Taste of the Hawaiian Range is going green – pasture green this year! Please help us recycle your trash! There are recycling stations located throughout the Ballroom and Grand Lanai.

56. Mahalo for Recycling Angela Kang West Hawai’i Recycling Specialist Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. County of Hawai’i (808)327-3706 akang@co.hawaii.hi.us www.hawaiizerowaste.org

57. When you take care of the land, the land will nourish you.”- Hawai‘ian Huna saying

58. Mahalo to our Sponsors: Hawai`i Cattlemen’s Association Hawai`i Cattlemen’s Council

59. Mahalo to our Sponsors: Hawai`i Tourism Authority The County of Hawai`i

60. Mahalo to our Sponsors: Big Island RC & D University of Hawai`i CTAHR!

61. Mahalo to our Sponsors: Kulana Foods and KTA SuperStores

62. Mahalo to our Sponsors: Hilton Waikoloa Village ® Hafner Creative Communications

63. Mahalo to our Sponsors: Kamehameha Schools/ Bishop Estate Buy Local – It Matters

64. Mahalo to Ranchers who donated grass-fed cattle: KK Ranch Kahua Ranch KuahiwiRanch Palani Ranch Parker Ranch PonoholoRanch University of Hawaii’s Mealani Research Station

65. Mahalo to Ranchers who donated Locally raised animals: Lloyd Case Pu`uwaiRanch

66. For Meat Harvesting & Delivery, Mahalo to Kulana Foods!

67. Mahalo to Farmers who have donated produce: BEST Farms, Inc. Hirako Farms, Inc. J.A. Farm KawamataFarms, Inc. Kawano Farms, Inc. KekelaFarms Kozen Farm Nakano Farm NakamotoFarms

68. Mahalo to Farmers who have Donated Produce: Rincon Family Farms Robb Farm Russell Onodera Sunrise Farm Volcano Isles Fruit Co. C. Wagatsuma Farm, Inc. Wailea Agricultural Group WOW Farms Y. Hirayama Farms, Inc.

69. For Flower/ Plant Donations, Mahalo to: Ainahua Flower The Flower Shop at Hapuna Goo Farms Green Point Nursery J & D Farm Kaleo Na Pua Farms Orchid Isle Dendrobiums Shirley’s Orchids

70. Mahalo to Farmers/ Producers who have Donated Products: Big Island Bees Kaiulani Spices

71. Mahalos to: Alice Fujii and Friends Armstrong Produce Hawaii County Zero Waste Program Kanu O Ka ‘Aina Sustainable Island Products

72. Taste of the Hawaiian Range is being photographed and/ or recorded for future promotional use. By attending this event, you grant the Taste of the Hawaiian Range permission to use or reproduce your image for promotional purposes without right of inspection or compensation.