The objective of the presentation is to provide a brief overview of aquaculture in Chuuk State and the Federated States of Micronesia, highlighting challenges towards expansion of aquaculture and offering some potential solutions and examples of small-scale, cost effective aquaculture methods that have see moderate successes in the FSM. 

Keywords: Community-Based Aquaculture, Low-Cost & Low-Maintenance Aquaculture Practices, Livelihoods

The overarching goal of this project is to 1) update production costs for 5 crops per year, collect production costs data, and develop budgets, and 2) collaborate with Hawaii to develop a survey instrument and methodology that collects data needed to prepare crop budgets.

Keywords: Agriculture, Economics, Cost Production, Agribusiness, Production, Market

To assess the effects of spatial arrangement on growth and chlorophyll content of taro and sweetpotato; determine yield and yield components under relay intercropping; and identify the optimal spatial arrangement using productivity indices, including the Land Equivalent Ratio (LER), for improved crop performance under Federated States of Micronesia conditions.

Keywords: Taro, Sweetpotato, Intercropping, Spatial Arrangement, Yield, Land Equivalent Ratio 

This presentation provides an overview of the historical development and status of aquaculture on Guam and discusses future strategies for building a more sustainable and resilient aquaculture industry. It also identifies critical factors necessary for the long-term sustainability of aquaculture on Guam and other Pacific islands.

Keywords: Aquaculture, Guam, Sustainability 

Pending

Keywords: Pending

This presentation centers on falls prevention and healthy aging for farmers, recognizing that physical demands of agriculture work make staying strong and safe a daily priority.  It will also cover practical strategies of building balance and body strength for falls prevention.  Lastly, it encourages farmers to stay physically active, eat local traditional foods, manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure, and maintain the social connections that protect both mental and physical health.

Keywords: Falls Prevention, Healthy Aging, Farmers, Body Strength, Balance, & Mental and Physical Health

To demonstrate how washed-up seagrass can be safely processed and used as a low-cost soil amendment for sweetpotato production, and to provide practical guidance for farmers on improving soil fertility using locally available resources.

Keywords: Seagrass, Sweetpotato, Soil Fertility, Sustainable Agriculture, Organic Amendment

This presentation examines policy approaches to agritourism recovery following super typhoons in Pacific island communities. Using disaster governance perspectives, it explores how government support, farmer preparedness, and communication systems can strengthen recovery processes, protect livelihoods, and improve resilience among island farmers and agritourism operators facing increasingly severe climate-related disasters.

Keywords: Agritourism, Disaster Governance, Typhoon Recovery, Pacific Islands, Resilience

This research examines how participation in regenerative agriculture workshops influences residents’ skills, confidence, and engagement in home food production across the CNMI. It also identifies key challenges and opportunities for expanding regenerative agriculture practices in island communities to strengthen long‑term food security and community resilience.

Keywords: Community, Regenerative Agriculture, Food security, Resilience, Preservation, & Education

This study aims to explore the stressors, coping strategies, and resilience of male CHamoru farmers in Guam, with a focus on how cultural values, family relationships, community support, and Indigenous knowledge contribute to farmer well-being and the sustainability of local agriculture.

Keywords: Agricultural Stress, Resilience, CHamoru Farmers, Mental Health, Cultural Values, Community Support, & Indigenous Knowledge Systems

This presentation seeks to understand the stress experienced by farmers in Chuuk, and the high suicide rates among Chuukese in Chuuk and Guam in order to provide them with culturally informed mental health support.

Keywords: Chuukese Families, Farmers, Mental Health, Suicide Risk, Super Typhoon

This project aims to equip island farmers and agritourism operators with practical insights into effective self-preparedness and emergency communication strategies. By translating lessons from disaster-prone regions into accessible recommendations, it seeks to support improved decision-making, strengthen community readiness, and enhance resilience before, during, and after typhoon events in Pacific island settings.

Keywords: Disaster Preparedness, Farm Management Practices, Community Adaptation, Agritourism Communication, Island Resilience

The mission of the Land Grant Extension is to extend the resources of the University of Guam to island communities through research, education, and service. Dr. Taitano Camacho will provide an overview of new faculty and services available to directly benefit farming communities across Micronesia and in Chuuk. 

Keywords: Land Grant Extension, Research, Education, Service, & Community 

Attendees will understand the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose and how to respond effectively with Naloxone/Narcan.

Keywords: Opioid, Overdose, Naloxone, Narcan, Awareness

Sweet Potato Cooking Demonstration 

Keywords: Sweet Potato, Cooking, EFNEP