Events
USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Workshops
Dates: May 13–14, 2014
Locations: Hilo, Waimea, and Kealakekua, Hawai‘i Island
Hawai‘i Island schools want to introduce your locally grown produce through the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program! Attend a free information exchange meeting with Glenna Owens, Director of the School Food Services Branch of the Hawai‘i Department of Education.
The USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) provides funding that enables eligible schools to purchase locally grown produce for morning and afternoon snacks. This is a unique opportunity for Hawai‘i Island farmers and distributors to introduce local fresh fruits and vegetables to our public schools and provide island keiki with healthy, nutritious food grown right here at home.
- Farmers: Learn how you can participate in the FFVP and find out which fruits and vegetables are in highest demand
- Distributors: Understand the process of purchasing for and selling to Hawai‘i’s FFVP
| HILO Tuesday, May 13, 2014 4-5 p.m. Komohana Research Extension Center, 875 Komohana St (map) Limited to 20 participants |
WAIMEA Wednesday, May 14, 2014 12:30-1:30 p.m. Mealani Experiment Station, 64-289 Māmalahoa Hwy (map) |
KEALAKEKUA Wednesday, May 14, 2014 4-5 p.m. Agricultural Research Stations, 79-7381 Māmalahoa Hwy (map) Please note this location is not wheelchair accessible |
Register online at http://ffvp.eventbrite.com by May 12th or call The Kohala Center at 808-887-6411. Registration is free but space is limited.
Help needed from coffee farmers for CBB studies
The coffee industry in Hawai‘i is currently being adversely impacted by the Coffee Berry Borer (CBB). Management techniques are used without knowledge of their effectiveness. Technology such as geographic information systems (GIS) and geostatistics are powerful tools in an integrated management program, and can be used to understand the biology of CBB geographically and over time, and ultimately for decisions of best management practices. Information such as the TMK (Tax Map Key) and level of infestation are vital to conduct these studies. Coffee Farmers interested in participating in a mapping survey of CBB, contact Dr. Elsie Burbano-Greco at 808-754-8328 or e-mail: eburbano@hawaii.edu
For more information click here.