Originally published in 2008, the guidebook was intended to be presented in a classroom format and supplemented with additional training resources that could be used independently according to an individual's schedule and learning style.
The preparation of the original guidebook and its most recent edition was made possible through a collaborative partnership with GoFarm Hawaii, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, Oahu Resource Conservation and Development Council, and Hawaii Agritourism Association.