The Ag Challenge Game included questions submitted by nine exhibitors: USDA-NRCS, HDOA Plant Quarantine Branch, O'ahu RC&D/HACD, 4-H Livestock Tent, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Syngenta, Monsanto, Slow Food Oahu, and HARC. Questions from another three agencies (CTAHR, Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, Inc., and Pork Promotion) were not included since the exhibits were not displayed during the entire duration of the Farm Fair.

The participants were instructed to find answers to all of the questions posted in exhibits throughout the grounds of the Farm Fair and return the completed game questionnaires to the HARC booth by 2:00PM on Sunday, July 25. Those with 100% correct answers were entered into a drawing at 3:00PM on Sunday, July 25. A total of 24 $50.00 gift cards (eight each from Ala Moana Shopping Center, GameStop, and iTune) were donated by Pioneer Hi-Bred.

Approximately 650 game sheets were handed out, 266 completed sheets were returned, and 195 were 100% correct. Twenty-four winners were drawn from the 195 who scored 100%:

Jonathan Ocampo
Ryan Catalani
Jane Hinrichs
Kristen Larsen
Trevor Keetch
Sharon Toyomura

The correct answers are in RED.
The area location where the answers were found are in BLUE.

2. What is a sterile, non-invasive grass used to reduce erosion on farms in Hawaii and across the Pacific? Vetiver (Oahu RC&D/HACDA)

3. Polynesian voyagers brought the following food animals to Hawai`i: (4-H livestock tent)
a. Pigs and chickens
b. Cattle and horses
c. Sheep and goats
d. Dogs and cats

4. Name three different types of honey made in Hawaii. (Slow Food Oahu)
Lehua, Christmas berry, Mac nut, etc

5. What is the Pest Hotline phone number to report an invasive pest? 643-PEST (7378) (old phone number 586-PEST was listed in the brochure. HDOA, Plant Quarantine Branch)

6. Name a pest management practice that can reduce pesticide use and reduce agriculture’s environmental footprint. This is used by seed companies in Hawaii. (Pioneer Hi-Bred)
biocontrol of insects, integrated pest management

7. In 1976, sugar factories produced most of their own power from bagasse and supply power to the public grid. (HARC)

8. How does mulch help plants? It retains water/moisture for plant growth (USDA-NRCS)

2. Which two streams are part of the Waimanalo Watershed?
Waimanalo Stream, Kahawai Stream (Oahu RC&D/HACD)

3. What is the name of the noisy frog? Coqui frog (HDOA, Plant Quarantine Branch)

4. Beef breeds include: (4-H livestock tent)
a. Charolais and Suffolk
b. Holstein and Hampshire
c. Angus and Hereford
d. Limousin and Leghorn

5. In 1854, the first non-Hawaiian cane was introduced to Hawaii from Tahiti. (HARC)

6. How many more people will there be by 2050? 2 billion more (to a total of 9 billion) (Syngenta)

7. Corn is a used in many food items. Name at least 3 food items.
Cereal, peanut butter, pizza, candies, soft drinks, corn oil (Monsonto)

8. How does mulch help plants? It retains water/moisture for plant growth (USDA-NRCS)

2. What animal from Guam would be harmful to Hawaii's native animals and humans if it becomes an established pest? Brown treesnake (HDOA, Plant Quarantine Branch)

3. What are the six categories of resource concerns that are addressed by a conservation plan? soil, water, air, plants, animals, and humans (Oahu RC&D/HACD)

4. The 4 H’s in 4-H are: (4-H livestock tent)
a. Head, heart, hips and hands
b. Hogs, hens, heifers and horses
c. Helpfulness, health, home and happiness
d. Head, heart, hands and health

5. In the 21th century, sugarcane can provide more renewable energy for Hawaii through enthanol or biomass. (HARC)

6. Name one healthy food that is made from soybeans. (Pioneer Hi-Bred)
Soybean oil , Soy protein, Soy milk, Tofu, etc

7. Majority of the corn we grow in the United States is used for what? Animal Feed (Monsanto)

8. Sheep in Hawai`i: (4-H livestock tent)
a. Include Suffolk breed crosses
b. Are commonly found on Ni`ihau
c. May be sold as market lambs at about 150 lbs
d. All of the above