This tour will showcase large scale commercial and small farm family production, packing or value-added processing of tropical specialty crops including vanilla, pineapple, cacao, papaya, banana, and passionfruit and Acai in and around the North Shore of Oahu.
This tour is sold out. Details: Depart Hilton Hawaiian 7:30 am Stop #1: Laie Vanilla Company Stop #2:Kahuku Farms
Lunch at Kahuku Farms
Stop #3 Dole (Cacao Farm)
Stop#4 Dole (Pineapple Packing Plant and Tour Store)
ASHS Professional Interest Group/Committee Sponsor* Tropical Horticulture
Monday, September 23, 2024: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Welcome to the Lyon Arboretum Student Tour! Immerse yourself in a guided exploration of our cutting-edge facilities, showcasing diverse plant life from Hawaii and beyond. Join us on a captivating hike to a stunning waterfall, where nature and education converge for an unforgettable experience. Gain exclusive insights into the behind-the-scenes world of Lyon Arboretum - a backstage pass to the secrets of our ecological wonders. Discover the beauty and biodiversity of Lyon Arboretum - an adventure awaits!
Details: Depart Hotel: 8:45 am Stop #1: Lyon Arboretum Arrive back at Hotel: 1:00 pm ASHS Professional Interest Group/Committee Sponsor* Graduate Student Interest Group
