About HCIA
Founded in 1971, the Hawaiʻi Crop Improvement Association (HCIA) is a nonprofit organization supporting the advancement of modern agriculture across the Hawaiian Islands. HCIA brings together farmers, researchers, educators, and advocates committed to a thriving, resilient, and sustainable agricultural sector in Hawaiʻi.
HCIA’s mission is to advance agriculture in Hawaiʻi through research, education, collaboration, and advocacy. We promote responsible farming practices, foster innovation, and support policies that strengthen local agriculture and the broader community.
Our Mission
Our Approach
HCIA believes modern, science-based agriculture is essential to Hawaiʻi’s food security and economic vitality. We work to empower farmers with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to succeed, while engaging the community in understanding the role of sustainable agriculture in Hawaiʻi’s future.
Our Members
Leadership
HCIA is guided by experienced professionals and advocates who support the association’s work in research, outreach, and policy engagement. Together, they help ensure HCIA remains focused on strengthening Hawaiʻi’s agricultural industry for the long term.
Established in the early 1970s, HCIA was formed to provide a unified voice for Hawaiʻi’s evolving agricultural community. Over the decades, the association has played a key role in advancing agricultural research, supporting farmers, and promoting responsible, innovative farming practices across the islands.
Through education, outreach, and collaboration, HCIA has contributed to the resilience and growth of Hawaiʻi’s agricultural sector, helping ensure that local agriculture continues to benefit farmers, communities, and the environment.