Hawai'i Agriculture Research Center

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About us

HARC is a non-profit research organization with over a 100 years of providing applied research to our constituents. Our history began in Hawai'i and is now expanding across the globe to advance tropical agricultural innovation and sustainability, leveraging our expertise with collaborative partnerships to solve complex challenges.

Our Mission

HARC leverages Hawaii’s year-round growing conditions and diverse climatic zones to provide world-class scientific solutions in agronomy, ecosystem services, crop improvement, and sustainable forestry. HARC collaborates with producers, industry, academia, and government to drive innovation to sustain agriculture in tropical regions

HARC Values

With deep roots in Hawaiʻi’s agricultural legacy, HARC builds on its history of sugarcane research to lead the way in diversified tropical agriculture and forestry innovation. Our values reflect our commitment to science, community, and a sustainable future.​

Quality Research, Real-World Impact

We deliver high-quality, applied research that yields practical solutions—providing project sponsors and local producers with new knowledge, improved crops, and lasting benefits.

Innovation for a Resilient Future

In response to global challenges, we develop forward-thinking approaches to agriculture—introducing disease-resistant, climate-adapted crop varieties and exploring forest management solutions to reduce wildfire risk and stormwater runoff.

Collaboration that Strengthens Agriculture

We actively partner with farmers, agribusinesses, educational institutions, and government agencies to share knowledge, enhance our research impact, and grow stronger together.

Ethical Responsibility

We operate with integrity, transparency, and accountability—prioritizing ethical conduct in our research, partnerships, and decision-making.

Commitment to Regenerative Agriculture

We promote practices that protect Hawai'i's natural resources, support regenerative agriculture, and build more sustainable food and forestry systems for future generations. 

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