Livestock – Nihopeku

June 8, 2018

Annual Ag Fair Day 2018

There was information on sustainable agriculture, farming, animal production, bee harvesting, and aquaponics by the students of horticulture, animal science, entomology, beekeeping, sustainable agriculture, value-added products and aquaculture.

By Justin Ziminsky.

Students holding goats wrapped in towels. — Animal science students and farm animal exhibits.

Student stands by display. — Kawika Carduz, Ag 205 student, showcased value-added products using eco-friendly ingredients

Professor and students seated at table. — Assistant Professor of Entomology Jesse Eiben (at left) and students in entomology showcased insect collections.

Professor with mic. — (Left to right) Professor of Entomology Lorna Tsutsumi and Dean Bruce Mathews gave welcome remarks.

The College of Agriculture Forestry and Natural Resource Management (CAFNRM) at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo opened its annual Ag Fair Day on April 27, 2018. The fair was very educational for students and visitors alike. There was a lot of information on sustainable agriculture, farming, animal production, bee harvesting, and aquaponics available for everyone by the students of horticulture, animal science, entomology, beekeeping, sustainable agriculture, value-added products and aquaculture.

March 6, 2015

Professor Lu visits China

Professor Lu presented academic reports at three universities and visited goat and sheep breeding farms and industrial technology demonstration bases.

Christopher Lu standing with colleague in sheep facility. — Christopher Lu (left) visits facility in China.

Professor Lu standing, speaking to large class of students on tiered seating. — Professor Lu addresses class during his trip to China.

Christopher Lu, professor of animal science at the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, presented academic reports to the faculty and graduate students at three universities in China in May-June 2014. The trip was at the invitation of Sichuan Agricultural University, Hebei Agricultural University, and Anhui Agricultural University.

See International Goat Association website, Aug. 21, 2014: Dr. Christopher Lu visits Sichuan, China, May 11 to 23

Lu also visited goat and sheep breeding farms and industrial technology demonstration bases, part of comprehensive test stations sponsored by ministries in China.