KAMUELA, Hawai‘i—October 18, 2016—A no-interest loan program originally created for Hawai‘i Island-based farmers and food producers is now available to qualified applicants throughout the Hawaiian Islands, The Kohala Center announced today.
Based on the success of the Hawai‘i Island Food Producers Fund, created by The Center in 2014 with support from the County of Hawai‘i, the new Hawai‘i Food Producers Fund is open to eligible applicants statewide. Expanded with additional support from the Hawaii Department of Agriculture, the new program seeks to increase local food production, reduce Hawai‘i’s dependence on imports, and strengthen the islands’ food-producing business sector through no-interest loans raised on Kiva, the world’s first and largest non-profit micro-lending website. »Read more
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KAMUELA, Hawai‘i—May 23, 2016—The Kahiau Rural Business Development Microloan Program, administered by The Kohala Center, seeks to support entrepreneurs that strive to make a positive social impact in communities on Hawai‘i Island and Moloka‘i. The program offers low interest microloans and hands on business development services to help entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses, particularly in the arenas of local food production, ecosystem health and renewable energy. In addition to the financial viability of the business, the program considers nonfinancial values—including a business’s impact on community, culture, and nature—in the credit analysis and business development process. » Read more
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KAMUELA, Hawai‘i—September 24, 2015—Two programs aimed at training and supporting the next generation of farmers in Hawai‘i are seeking applicants for sessions being offered this fall. » Read more
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KAMUELA, Hawai‘i—September 8, 2015—Certified Public Accountant Dan Nutley with the national accounting firm Moss Adams LLP will present a Cooperative Business Accounting Training from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, at Anna Ranch in Waimea, Hawai‘i Island. Hosted by The Kohala Center, the training is intended for accountants, bookkeepers, and managers and members of cooperative businesses. CPAs can earn up to six Hawai‘i CPE credits for attending the full-day course. » Read more
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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
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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
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KAMUELA, Hawai‘i—November 11, 2014—The Kohala Center is seeking public comment on proposed regulatory changes that would impact homemade food operations in Hawai‘i. » Read more
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KAMUELA, Hawai‘i—November 3, 2014—A program aimed at beginning farmers and ranchers on Hawai‘i Island is seeking applicants for an upcoming classroom and on-farm mentorship initiative beginning in November.
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KAMUELA, Hawai‘i—September 8, 2014—Two programs aimed at introducing high school students and aspiring farmers on Hawai‘i Island to agricultural careers are seeking applicants for upcoming cohorts in October. » Read more
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KAMUELA, Hawai‘i—August 18, 2014—A new no-interest loan program is available for Hawai‘i Island farmers and food producers, in an effort to increase local food production, reduce dependence on imports, and strengthen local businesses. » Read more
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Hawai‘i farmers and food producers eligible for expanded microloan program
/in Kū I Ka Māna Media Releases, Laulima Media Releases /by liamKAMUELA, Hawai‘i—October 18, 2016—A no-interest loan program originally created for Hawai‘i Island-based farmers and food producers is now available to qualified applicants throughout the Hawaiian Islands, The Kohala Center announced today.
Based on the success of the Hawai‘i Island Food Producers Fund, created by The Center in 2014 with support from the County of Hawai‘i, the new Hawai‘i Food Producers Fund is open to eligible applicants statewide. Expanded with additional support from the Hawaii Department of Agriculture, the new program seeks to increase local food production, reduce Hawai‘i’s dependence on imports, and strengthen the islands’ food-producing business sector through no-interest loans raised on Kiva, the world’s first and largest non-profit micro-lending website.
»Read more
Microloans available to support Hawai‘i’s rural businesses
/in Laulima Media Releases /by liamKAMUELA, Hawai‘i—May 23, 2016—The Kahiau Rural Business Development Microloan Program, administered by The Kohala Center, seeks to support entrepreneurs that strive to make a positive social impact in communities on Hawai‘i Island and Moloka‘i. The program offers low interest microloans and hands on business development services to help entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses, particularly in the arenas of local food production, ecosystem health and renewable energy. In addition to the financial viability of the business, the program considers nonfinancial values—including a business’s impact on community, culture, and nature—in the credit analysis and business development process.
» Read more
Educational programs train new farmers and introduce high school students to careers in sustainable agriculture
/in HISGN Media Releases, HPSI Media Releases, Kū I Ka Māna Media Releases, Laulima Media Releases, Media Releases /by liamKAMUELA, Hawai‘i—September 24, 2015—Two programs aimed at training and supporting the next generation of farmers in Hawai‘i are seeking applicants for sessions being offered this fall.
» Read more
Training session to focus on cooperative business accounting
/in Laulima Media Releases, Media Releases /by adminKAMUELA, Hawai‘i—September 8, 2015—Certified Public Accountant Dan Nutley with the national accounting firm Moss Adams LLP will present a Cooperative Business Accounting Training from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, at Anna Ranch in Waimea, Hawai‘i Island. Hosted by The Kohala Center, the training is intended for accountants, bookkeepers, and managers and members of cooperative businesses. CPAs can earn up to six Hawai‘i CPE credits for attending the full-day course.
» Read more
New mobile slaughter unit to expand Hawai‘i Island meat production
/in Laulima Media Releases, Media Releases /by adminKamuela, 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
Farm record-keeping workshop at Kohala Village Hub
/in Laulima Media Releases, Media Releases /by adminKAMUELA, 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
Cottage Food Industry Working Group seeks public comments
/in Laulima Media Releases, Media Releases /by adminKAMUELA, Hawai‘i—November 11, 2014—The Kohala Center is seeking public comment on proposed regulatory changes that would impact homemade food operations in Hawai‘i.
» Read more
Educational program trains new farmers and provides on-farm mentorship opportunities
/in Kū I Ka Māna Media Releases, Media Releases /by adminKAMUELA, Hawai‘i—November 3, 2014—A program aimed at beginning farmers and ranchers on Hawai‘i Island is seeking applicants for an upcoming classroom and on-farm mentorship initiative beginning in November.
» Read more
Educational programs train new farmers and introduce youth to agricultural careers
/in Kū I Ka Māna Media Releases, Media Releases /by adminKAMUELA, Hawai‘i—September 8, 2014—Two programs aimed at introducing high school students and aspiring farmers on Hawai‘i Island to agricultural careers are seeking applicants for upcoming cohorts in October.
» Read more
Hawai‘i Island food producers gain new access to business capital
/in Laulima Media Releases, Media Releases /by adminKAMUELA, Hawai‘i—August 18, 2014—A new no-interest loan program is available for Hawai‘i Island farmers and food producers, in an effort to increase local food production, reduce dependence on imports, and strengthen local businesses.
» Read more