March 14–18, 2023—Our Ōhāhā intersession programs help high school students deepen kinship with ‘āina and local agriculture through ‘ike that will also help them flourish in life.
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May 17, 2022—Cooperatives operate a unique financial model, and are traditionally funded by their members; yet, co-op members do not always have the capacity to invest. So how do co-ops raise the capital they need to start-up and make it past the breakeven point? Come hear from Dave Swanson, Partner at Dorsey & Whitney and Josh Bakke, CPA at Moss Adams about the ways cooperatives can legally raise funds without violating Hawaiʻi and federal securities laws. Local co-ops will also share their experiences about what fundraising approaches have and have not worked.Refer to the event website for more information. There is no cost to attend and registration is required in advance.
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April 28, 2022 (RESCHEDULED)—This workshop focuses on cooperative membership and members’ relation to the board and the management of the cooperative—all parts working together. We will be joined by Travis Forgues, Executive Vice President of Membership at Organic Valley (CROPP Cooperative). Travis will share ideas about what they do at Organic Valley to support great service to their farmer-members. This series is intended for members of cooperatives and anyone interested in learning more about co-ops. Refer to the event website for more information. There is no cost to attend and registration is required in advance.
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April 21, 2022—Managing a large membership can have its challenges. Come learn about a new tool developed by Sam Aruch of Natural Resources Data Solutions (NRDS) and how it is being applied to manage complex data sets by the Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Cooperative. Also applicable to non-coop businesses such as food hubs. Refer to the event website for more information. There is no cost to attend and registration is required in advance.
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February 26 through April 16, 2022—Hawai‘i Island farmers and gardeners interested in deepening their kinship with ‘āina and ‘ike Hawai‘i are invited to apply for The Kohala Center’s Ōhāhā Mahi ‘Ai program. Emphasizing traditional Hawaiian knowledge and practices while also incorporating regenerative western approaches, Ōhāhā Mahi ‘Ai focuses on creating and strengthening conditions for ‘āina momona by nourishing soil, learning about native crops and diverse cropping systems, observing and adapting to the natural world, and promoting mahi ‘ai health and well-being.
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February 17, 2022—The first in a four-part series, this session will provide an overview of the different types of cooperatives in Hawaiʻi and how they vary but share a common foundation and values. This series is intended for members of cooperatives and anyone interested in learning more about co-ops. Refer to the event website for more information. There is no cost to attend and registration is required in advance.
June 17, 2021—Join Chadd Paishon, Pomai Bertelmann, and Makali‘i ‘ohana in this virtual talk story as they share the outcome of a few chosen kūpuna mea ‘ai and the process used to feed Makali‘i’s crew on their 2019 voyage to Mokumanamana. There is no cost to attend. Registration is required in advance online and space is limited to the first 25 registrants. Contact Nicole Milne at nmilne@kohalacenter.org for more information.
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May 20, 2021—Join Chadd Paishon, Pomai Bertelmann, and Makali‘i ‘ohana in this virtual talk story as they share the outcome of a few chosen kūpuna mea ‘ai and the process used to feed Makali‘i’s crew on their 2019 voyage to Mokumanamana. There is no cost to attend. Registration is required in advance online and space is limited to the first 25 registrants. Contact Nicole Milne at nmilne@kohalacenter.org for more information.
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April 15, 2021—Join Chadd Paishon, Pomai Bertelmann, and Makali‘i ‘ohana in this virtual talk story as they share the outcome of a few chosen kūpuna mea ‘ai and the process used to feed Makali‘i’s crew on their 2019 voyage to Mokumanamana. There is no cost to attend. Registration is required in advance online and space is limited to the first 25 registrants. Contact Nicole Milne at nmilne@kohalacenter.org for more information.
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Live classes March 13 through April 3, 2021—This program includes four in-person sessions* at The Kohala Center’s Demonstration Farm in Honoka‘a on consecutive Saturdays (March 13, 20, 27, and April 3), followed by individual coaching from our Rural Cooperative Business Development Services team, online presentations on topics ranging from agricultural production to business development training, […]
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Ōhāhā High School AgriCULTURE Program
/in BFRDP Past Events, RCBDS Past Events /by admin(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island)
March 14–18, 2023—Our Ōhāhā intersession programs help high school students deepen kinship with ‘āina and local agriculture through ‘ike that will also help them flourish in life.
(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island)
Growing Hawai‘i Cooperatives Together: Financials and Fundraising for Cooperatives
/in RCBDS Past Events /by admin(Online via Zoom)
May 17, 2022—Cooperatives operate a unique financial model, and are traditionally funded by their members; yet, co-op members do not always have the capacity to invest. So how do co-ops raise the capital they need to start-up and make it past the breakeven point? Come hear from Dave Swanson, Partner at Dorsey & Whitney and Josh Bakke, CPA at Moss Adams about the ways cooperatives can legally raise funds without violating Hawaiʻi and federal securities laws. Local co-ops will also share their experiences about what fundraising approaches have and have not worked.Refer to the event website for more information. There is no cost to attend and registration is required in advance.
(Online via Zoom)
Growing Hawai‘i Cooperatives Together: Members Are the Foundation
/in RCBDS Past Events /by admin(Online via Zoom)
April 28, 2022 (RESCHEDULED)—This workshop focuses on cooperative membership and members’ relation to the board and the management of the cooperative—all parts working together. We will be joined by Travis Forgues, Executive Vice President of Membership at Organic Valley (CROPP Cooperative). Travis will share ideas about what they do at Organic Valley to support great service to their farmer-members. This series is intended for members of cooperatives and anyone interested in learning more about co-ops. Refer to the event website for more information. There is no cost to attend and registration is required in advance.
(Online via Zoom)
Growing Hawai‘i Cooperatives Together: Data Management of Membership in a Cooperative
/in RCBDS Past Events /by admin(Online via Zoom)
April 21, 2022—Managing a large membership can have its challenges. Come learn about a new tool developed by Sam Aruch of Natural Resources Data Solutions (NRDS) and how it is being applied to manage complex data sets by the Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Cooperative. Also applicable to non-coop businesses such as food hubs. Refer to the event website for more information. There is no cost to attend and registration is required in advance.
(Online via Zoom)
Ōhāhā Mahi ‘Ai Agricultural Training and Education Program
/in BFRDP Past Events, RCBDS Past Events /by admin(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island)
February 26 through April 16, 2022—Hawai‘i Island farmers and gardeners interested in deepening their kinship with ‘āina and ‘ike Hawai‘i are invited to apply for The Kohala Center’s Ōhāhā Mahi ‘Ai program. Emphasizing traditional Hawaiian knowledge and practices while also incorporating regenerative western approaches, Ōhāhā Mahi ‘Ai focuses on creating and strengthening conditions for ‘āina momona by nourishing soil, learning about native crops and diverse cropping systems, observing and adapting to the natural world, and promoting mahi ‘ai health and well-being.
(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island)
Growing Hawai‘i Cooperatives Together: Cooperative Basics and Panel Discussion
/in RCBDS Past Events /by admin(Online via Zoom)
February 17, 2022—The first in a four-part series, this session will provide an overview of the different types of cooperatives in Hawaiʻi and how they vary but share a common foundation and values. This series is intended for members of cooperatives and anyone interested in learning more about co-ops. Refer to the event website for more information. There is no cost to attend and registration is required in advance.
(Online via Zoom)
He Lālā Ola: Fantastic foods with Chadd and Pomai
/in RCBDS Past Events /by admin(Online via Zoom)
June 17, 2021—Join Chadd Paishon, Pomai Bertelmann, and Makali‘i ‘ohana in this virtual talk story as they share the outcome of a few chosen kūpuna mea ‘ai and the process used to feed Makali‘i’s crew on their 2019 voyage to Mokumanamana. There is no cost to attend. Registration is required in advance online and space is limited to the first 25 registrants. Contact Nicole Milne at nmilne@kohalacenter.org for more information.
(Online via Zoom)
He Lālā Ola: Fantastic foods with Chadd and Pomai
/in RCBDS Past Events /by admin(Online via Zoom)
May 20, 2021—Join Chadd Paishon, Pomai Bertelmann, and Makali‘i ‘ohana in this virtual talk story as they share the outcome of a few chosen kūpuna mea ‘ai and the process used to feed Makali‘i’s crew on their 2019 voyage to Mokumanamana. There is no cost to attend. Registration is required in advance online and space is limited to the first 25 registrants. Contact Nicole Milne at nmilne@kohalacenter.org for more information.
(Online via Zoom)
He Lālā Ola: Fantastic foods with Chadd and Pomai
/in RCBDS Past Events /by admin(Online via Zoom)
April 15, 2021—Join Chadd Paishon, Pomai Bertelmann, and Makali‘i ‘ohana in this virtual talk story as they share the outcome of a few chosen kūpuna mea ‘ai and the process used to feed Makali‘i’s crew on their 2019 voyage to Mokumanamana. There is no cost to attend. Registration is required in advance online and space is limited to the first 25 registrants. Contact Nicole Milne at nmilne@kohalacenter.org for more information.
(Online via Zoom)
Ōhāhā Mahi ‘Ai Agricultural Training and Education Program
/in BFRDP Past Events, RCBDS Past Events /by admin(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island and online)
Live classes March 13 through April 3, 2021—This program includes four in-person sessions* at The Kohala Center’s Demonstration Farm in Honoka‘a on consecutive Saturdays (March 13, 20, 27, and April 3), followed by individual coaching from our Rural Cooperative Business Development Services team, online presentations on topics ranging from agricultural production to business development training, […]
(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island and online)