Kyle Jackson
Kyle is our crucial connection between the operations and the farmers, he works to make sure everyone stays happy and gets what they need from the organization. Kyle works to enhance HUC’s existing farmer outreach and education program in order to increase production capacity as well as farmers’ understanding and adoption of breadfruit agroforestry practices, and to provide farmers with guidance and assistance to improve their overall fruit quality, yield and profitability.
Before the Cooperative
After a career change from Civil Engineering studies in California, Kyle graduated from UH Hilo’s Tropical Horticulture program where he spent time interning with CTAHR and the UH Hilo Farm program. Prior to working with the cooperative, Kyle worked with the Farm Service Agency office under the USDA inspecting local farms for the Crop Loss Insurance program.
Kyle’s favorite part of being a HUC team member.
“HUC is a family of like minded farmers and staff who rally around a central mission of restoring our local food systems with our family farmers in mind. I love being a part of HUC’s team because everyone is committed to a common goal.”
Kyle’s hobbies and passions outside of work.
“When not working with ‘ulu I like to spend time surfing, walking my two dogs, and exploring the beautiful ‘aina we call home.”
