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WHAT IS OUTREACH?
Outreach includes all of our events that directly engage with members of the community with the end goals of education and raising awareness. Workshops, conferences, and trainings are some of the events included in this category.
Hålen Isla, Dinekkon I Tano (Island Roots, Global Growth): Guam 2025 Farmer Focus Conference
OCTOBER 29-31, 2025
@ Hyatt Regency Guam
8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
The 2025 Guam Farmer Focus Conference featured presenters from local, regional, and international partners. Farmers, stakeholders, and industry professionals gathered to discuss topics rooted in agricultural development, sustainable practices, local capacity building, and transnational collaboration. Altogether, this conference aimed to advance agriculture and food security within the Asia-Pacific region.
October Agribusiness Conference Flyer_Revised0915.pdf
Maria Ulloa Elementary School PTC Fair Outreach
OCTOBER 22, 2025
@ Maria Ulloa Elementary School, Dededo, Guam
9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
I'Pinangon Suicide Prevention Forum
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025
@ UOG CLASS Lecture Hall
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Farmer-Focused Health Seminars
AUGUST 23, 2025 @ Yigo Senior Citizen Center 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
AUGUST 26, 2024 @ Sinajana Mayor's Office 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
AUGUST 29, 2024 @ Inalahan Mayor's Office 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Farmer-Focused Health Seminars Flyer 2025_Revised0818.pdfGALA Youth Summer Camp: Benefits of Planting Workshop
JULY 22-25 & 28, 2025
@ Summer Breeze Apartments Community Center
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Taiwan-Guam Tourism & Agribusiness Symposium with the Asia Pacific Studies Center
JUNE 16, 2025
@ University of Guam Agriculture & Life Sciences Building Rm. 127
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Echoes of Regenerating: Voices Weaving Islands' Future
JUNE 13, 2025
@ Fokai Shop HQ
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
2025 Farmer Focus Workshop: Fostering Holistic & Accessible Health in Micronesia
MAY 28, 2025
@ Palau Community College, Koror Palau
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Palau Conference Flyer (Stateside)_Revised0405.pdfInternational Agribusiness Symposium
APRIL 9, 2025
@ University of Guam Agriculture & Life Sciences Building Rm. 127
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Spring 2025 Welcome Back Event
JANUARY 22-23, 2025
@ University of Guam Calvo Fieldhouse
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Succession Planning Workshop
JANUARY 8, 2025
@ University of Guam Agriculture & Life Sciences Building Rm. 127
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Practical Integrated Crop Management Workshop for Cannabis
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
@ University of Guam CLASS Lecture Hall
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ta Måmta Mo'na (Thriving Together): Building Resilient Farming Communities in Micronesia Guam Regional AgrAbility Workshop
OCTOBER 28, 2024 Night Market Pre-Conference Event @ Guam Chinese School 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
OCTOBER 29, 2024 Day 1 @ Hyatt Regency Guam 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
OCTOBER 30, 2024 Day 2 @ Hyatt Regency Guam 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
OCTOBER 31, 2024 Farm Tour 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The 2024 Annual Suicide Prevention Forum: Empathy and Compassion for Suicide Prevention
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
@ University of Guam CLASS Lecture Hall
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The UOG Farmer Focus team was invited to host an outreach booth at I Pinangon's annual Suicide Prevention Forum. Resources, such as our project brochures and magnets, were available to attendees who visited our table. Many individuals were interested to learn that we focus on behavioral health in agriculture, which was something completely unheard of before this project was formed.
Free Community Health Seminars
AUGUST 22, 2024 @ Village of Donki, Island Lounge 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
AUGUST 24, 2024 @ UOG CLASS Lecture Hall 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
UOG Farmer Focus and the National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences hosted free community health seminars. Seminar topics included diabetes prevention, coping with depression, combatting age-related muscle loss, and nutrition.
Free Community Health Check-Ups
AUGUST 13, 2024 @ UOG Agriculture & Life Sciences Rm. 227 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
AUGUST 15, 2024 @ Inalahan Community Center 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
AUGUST 17, 2024 @ Yigo Senior Citizen Center 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
AUGUST 20, 2024 @ Village of Donki, Island Lounge 2F 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
UOG Farmer Focus collaborated with the National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences to provide free community health check-ups! Services were offered for biometric screening, muscle strength assessment, and depression assessment.
International Student Exchange Program
AUGUST 2024
Throughout the month of August, students from the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) and the National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences (NTUNHS) visited the University of Guam to share their research and skills with the local community. They also took part in a number of cultural activities organized by the Taiwan Student Exchange planning team and the UOG Farmer Focus team.
Yap Farmer Focus Conference 2024: Cultivating Well-Being in Micronesia
JUNE 28, 2024
@ ECE Center Conference Room, Dinay, Yap
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Our annual regional conference was held in Yap this year! It consisted of breakout sessions, informational activities, and more.
Adult Mental Health First Aid Training
JUNE 27, 2024
@ ECE Center Conference Room, Dinay, Yap
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Our 2024 Farmer Focus Conference was preceded by an Adult Mental Health First Aid training for local extension personnel and agriculture workers.
Northern Guam Soil & Water Conservation District Workshop
JUNE 27, 2024
@ Hyatt Regency Guam
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
GALA Together with Pride: Rainbow Carnival
JUNE 22, 2024
@ Skinner Plaza
2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
UOG Farmer Focus had an outreach booth at the GALA Pride Carnival. Resources and other program information were made available at the booth.
City Hill Health Fair Outreach
JUNE 13, 2024
@ Guam Plaza Hotel
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Our team hosted an outreach booth at the City Hill Health Fair. Resources and other program information were available at the table.
2024 AgrAbility National Training Workshop
MARCH 25-28, 2024
@ Atlanta, Georgia
Our team found their way to Atlanta!
Members of our team participated in the AgrAbility National Training Workshop. Opportunities such as this one allow our team to not only share what UOG Farmer Focus has accomplished, but also to learn something new and cultivate that knowledge into new beginnings, fresh ideas, and sustainable practices.
56th University of Guam Charter Day Outreach
MARCH 7, 2024
@ UOG Agriculture & Life Sciences Courtyard
8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
We hosted a booth at UOG's Annual Charter Day celebration. The College of Natural and Applied Sciences had a separate set-up at the Agriculture & Life Sciences Courtyard where various extension programs and services hosted their activities and information sessions.
FBLG Science Expo Outreach
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
@ Okkodo High School
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Our team was invited to showcase the work we have done so far with the local farming community and to share more information about the importance of behavioral health and region-specific resources.
3rd Annual Migratory Bird Celebration Outreach
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
@ Jeff's Pirates Cove
Our team hosted a booth at the 3rd Annual Migratory Bird Celebration alongside other UOG organizations and departments. Resources and other project information were available at the booth.
Slinging Through Time: Exploring the History and Culture of the Ancient CHamoru
OCTOBER 8, 2023
@ Fokai Shop HQ
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Exchange students from Taiwan joined our team for a cultural immersion experience at the Fokai Shop. Activities included cultural history lessons, showcase of traditional items, and slingstone practice.
2023 Farmer Focus Conference: Enriching Wellness on Our Farms
JUNE 28, 2023
@ FSM-China Friendship Center, College of Micronesia, Palikir, Pohnpei
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Our team hosted a conference in collaboration with the College of Micronesia (COM-FSM). Local and national partners, such as Guam Behavioral Health & Wellness Center (GBHWC) and the Western Regional Agricultural Stress Assistance Program (WRASAP), came to share their resources and information about their respective programs. The conference covered various health and wellness topics like coping mechanisms, resiliency building, nutrition and cooking, and how to use writing for wellness and reflection.
Adult Mental Health First Aid Training
JUNE 27, 2023
@ FSM-China Friendship Center, College of Micronesia, Palikir, Pohnpei
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Our team traveled to Pohnpei, FSM to host this training for local agriculture workers and staff at the College of Micronesia (COM-FSM). The UOG Farmer Focus team has two employees who are certified Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) instructors under the National Council of Mental Wellbeing. The goal of this training was to equip individuals who work closely with local farmers with key skills and resources necessary for addressing various mental health challenges and situations. All training participants received certification following the conclusion of the course.
Food for Thought: Farmer Wellness Seminar + BBQ Bootcamp
MAY 17, 2023
@ Farmers Co-op Market
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
To touch on some of the topics of interest indicated by our local community, such as nutrition and stress management, we hosted another wellness workshop. The first half of this workshop was dedicated to discussing coping strategies, specifically in situations that local farmers are susceptible to, such as natural disasters, work-related injuries, and farm accidents. The second half focused on proper meat selection and preparation, covering how to differentiate between different cuts of pork and beef along with where they are sourced on the animal, how to assess the quality of the meat you are purchasing based on its marbling and maturity, and how to properly cook meat to prevent foodborne illness and infections.
Farmer Focus: Benefits & Basics of Indoor Planting
MARCH 13-17, 2023
@ Guahan Academy Charter School
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Our project partnered with UOG's Family and Consumer Sciences branch to host sessions at the Guahan Academy Charter School during their after-school program. The students were taught how to take care of an indoor plant and the benefits that come with maintaining one. This series of workshops allowed us to expand our reach beyond our typical farmer demographic and find ways to better support our general island community.
55th University of Guam Charter Day Outreach
MARCH 2, 2023
@ Agriculture & Life Sciences Building, University of Guam
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Participating in the University of Guam's annual Charter Day celebration allowed us to broaden our project's audience and reconnect with some of the individuals who have been vital parts of our research and outreach efforts. We are also able to share more information about our initiative as well as resources we had available at our booth.
Wellness Talks Workshop
AUGUST 30, 2022
@ Dededo Farmer's Co-op
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Farmers from all over the island came to the Farmer's Co-op to learn more about local programs and resources available for those who work in the agriculture sector. Some of the organizations represented were I'Pinangon, Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center, Farmers Cooperative Association of Guam, and Chinese Farmers Association.
Adult Mental Health First Aid Training
JUNE 23, 2022
@ Agriculture & Life Sciences Building, University of Guam
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Extension personnel were given an opportunity to be trained in Mental Health First Aid to supplement their outreach efforts and to strengthen their skills in handling potential crisis situations.
Farmer Focus Conference: Cultivating Health and Wellness with Our Farming Community
JUNE 17, 2022
@ Unnai Ballroom, The Westin Resort Guam
2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The Farmer Focus Conference was held for the first time with a focus on farm stress and mental health management. It was hosted by the University of Guam Cooperative Extension and Outreach office and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences in collaboration with the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center (GBHWC) and the Western Regional Agricultural Stress Assistance Program (WRASAP).
Participants learned about topics such as stress, anxiety, suicide prevention, overall wellness, relaxation tips, and local and national mental health resources and services.
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