To discuss topics on agriculture, the Kula Community Association will have an Upcountry community meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday in the Kula Community Center.

The theme of the evening will be the “Status and Future of Upcountry Agriculture.î” All residents are welcome to attend. There will be light refreshments beginning at 6:30 p.m., according to a news release.

Some of the speakers include the managers of Haleakala Ranch and Kaunuolu Ranch, which own and operate thousands of acres from the Haleakala summit, through lower Kula, and down to South Maui.

“Their viability affects the whole Upcountry region,î the news release said. “We hope to hear of their problems and plans for the future.î”

Also speaking will be Kupa’a Farms’ owner Gerry Ross, who will describe the issues being faced by many small farmers. Michael Reyes, Maui Environmental Consulting’s Senior Ecologist, will discuss Maui County’s developing efforts to better control drainage problems on the slopes of Haleakala that lead to Kula roads, which are being damaged, as well as South Maui flooding.

The meeting will also include discussions by organizations to help residents harvest their fruit trees and deliver food directly to people’s homes.

There will also be time for questions.

For more information, call 808-878-1874.