Multiple sources reported that soil microbiologist Dr. Harold Keyser was honored as the 2026 Maui Legacy Farmer during the opening of the 17th annual Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair. The recognition came during the Maui Legacy Farmers Pancake Breakfast on May 30 at War Memorial Special Events Field.
- Dr. Harold Keyser, a retired Maui County administrator and former University of Hawaii professor, was recognized for over two decades of contributions to Maui agriculture
- Keyser has supported local agriculture through research, education and public service as a soil microbiologist
- He helped secure funding partnerships for UH agricultural extension and research programs on Maui and provided science-based guidance on water use, biotechnology and pesticide safety (Maui News)
- His son Jonathan co-founded Native Nursery LLC, offering native Hawaiian and Polynesian plants for landscape and restoration projects
- The Legacy Farmers Pancake Breakfast has been celebrating Maui agricultural contributors since 2016
Sources
- Maui News: Maui AgFest honors Harold Keyser as Maui Legacy Farmer
- Maui Now: Champion for agriculture honored at Maui AgFest Pancake Breakfast
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