Our Mission
"A community where every business thrives!"
Our Vision
WEDG provides resources for a sustainable and diverse agricultural business.
Our Services
Need a Room to Rent?
We offer conference rooms and other amenities, as well as educational opportunities through sponsored presentations and classes.
Technology to Farmers
We support the introduction, implementation and incorporation of 21st century technology to farmers, ranchers and producers to increase and improve their practices and efficiency levels.
Community First
We identify, nurture, and support collaborative partnerships relevant to establishing or reestablishing strong and healthy agricultural communities
Upcoming Events
Meet Our Board
Justin Apa
President
Generational farmer with deep roots from Molokai. Steward of the land and ocean. Focused on the perpetuity and sustainability of our island resources for the future. 20+ years of experience in Project Management in the Electrical / Construction Industry. Owner operator of a farm and catering business.
Lilette A. Liliakala Subedi
Secretary / Resource Developer
I lead an eclectic life as an educator, artist, professional writer, author, and Native Hawaiian practitioner. Community service, community development, spiritual development, and a deep love of animals contribute to my participation in WEDG.
Ruvi Apa
Treasurer
Certified farmer with GoFarm Hawaii. Self Employed with 30+ years in the Real Estate industry to include Escrow Officer, Account Management, Rental Bookkeeping and Notary Public/Signing Agent. Project Grad Advocate since 2010.
Malia Cook
Vice-President / Training Coordinator
BA in General Business Administration, BAS in Facilities Management and 20+ years experience in Construction Equipment Management. Currently employed in Auxiliary Services at a Higher Education facility. Advocate for farming / food sustainability, community empowerment and women in the workforce.
Chris Campisano
Member
Community volunteer
Sabrina Ford
Member
Community volunteer
WEDG Gallery
About WEDG
WEDG is the Whitmore Economic Development Group, a grassroots community organization since 2014, with 501(c) 3) status as of March 2015.
Our focus is Community and Economic Development through supporting Agribusiness and related Technology.
Our mission is to provide resources for sustainable and diverse agricultural business communities, upholding our vision of a community where every business thrives.
Through a collaborative partnership with the Agribusiness Development Corporation, we established our premier community resource venue, the Pineapple Crate (Our headquarters in Whitmore Village, Wahiawa, HI