June 12, 2015 (Hawai‘i Public Radio)—The Hawaiʻi Public Seed Initiative aims to improve, increase, and promote biodiversity of crops across the state. By working with local communities, farmers, and gardeners, the Initiative aims to grow, harvest, store, and improve the very best seeds that thrive in Hawaiʻi. » Read more/listen
May 12, 2015 (BigIslandNow.com)—The Kohala Center has named a new vice president of advancement and innovation. Keawe Liu, a longtime resident of Waimea, will take over the role on July 1 for the community-based non-profit organization. » Read more
Kamuela, Hawai‘i—May 11, 2015—The Kohala Center today announced the appointment of Keawe Liu as its vice president of advancement and innovation. Liu will assume the newly created role on July 1. » Read more
May 10, 2015 (Hawaii Tribune Herald)—At Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School, kids get excited about purple carrots. Purple carrots are attention-grabbers, so in a sense this is unsurprising. But at the charter school there’s an extra element of thrill. Laupahoehoe’s students are involved in every aspect of growing the veggies, from planting tiny seeds in the […]
May 8, 2015 (West Hawaii Today)—With 83 percent of its beef and a whopping 95 percent of its pork, lamb and goat products being imported, Hawai‘i Island’s meat production is a long way off from the ideals of the sustainability movement. » Read more
Kamuela, Hawai‘i—May 7, 2015—Small-scale ranchers who raise livestock on Hawai‘i Island will soon have a new option for quality, humane, and convenient slaughter services, and can learn about this new offering at upcoming workshops in Hilo and Pahala. » Read more
May 1, 2015 (Big Island Now)—Turtle biologist Rachel Silverman of Kahalu‘u Bay Education Center will “talk story” about honu, Hawaiian green sea turtles, at the center’s next Turtle Talk event on Thursday, May 14. During the talk, attendees will learn about different types of turtles that can be found in Hawai‘i, their importance to the […]
KAMUELA, Hawai‘i—May 1, 2015—A free record-keeping workshop designed for Hawai‘i Island farmers will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, at the Kohala Village Hub in Hawi. » Read more
KAMUELA, Hawai‘i—April 30, 2015—Join Kahalu‘u Bay Education Center turtle biologist Rachel Silverman to “talk story” about honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles) on Thursday, May 14. Learn about the types of turtles found in Hawai‘i, why they are important to Hawai‘i’s ecosystems, what threats they face, and how you can help to protect them. » Read […]
April 9, 2015 (Edible Hawaiian Islands)—The Hawai‘i Public Seed Initiative is honored to be voted one of Edible Hawaiian Islands “Local Heros.” We are proud to have the opportunity to work with an island-wide network of small farmers, gardeners and interested community members who are dedicated to creating and sharing a source of locally adapted seeds for our diverse island […]