Hawaii Farmers Union United 9th Annual Convention & Hemp Conference The beautiful smiles of the registration team (Keith Ranney, Karen & Jay Michael Lara) greeted all attendees of the HFUU Convention! HFUU did an incredible job organizing this conference. The tents kept attendees and speakers shaded during presentations. It was great to see my friend former Senator Will Espero speak on a panel about medical cannabis and politics. Doug Fine and Greg Smith were a part of this informative panel speaking on the cultivation of hemp. My favorite panel featured Lelle Vie, Elizabeth Knight and Linette Shaw speaking about marketing and distribution in the cannabis and hemp industry. The lunch crew kept all attendees well-fed with farm fresh produce and local grinds. They’re the real MVPs! Micah Nelson, Vincent Mina and Carlos Garcia performed a few songs during lunch on Sunday. Vincent’s harmonica was a hit! Malama Organics, a local Maui company (and personal favorite of mine) with CBD products had a booth at the HFUU convention. It was a pleasure getting to know Lynnette Shaw, the mother of MMJ dispensaries. Pictured here is myself and Chris Pittman with Lynnette. A huge MAHALO to the organizers of the convention, the presidents of all HFUU local chapters (pictured here), the members of HFUU, and all attendees of the event!