November 9–10, 2015—The Kohala Center is offering two-day workshops on Hawai‘i Island, Maui, and Moloka‘i that will train new and seasoned fruit and vegetable growers to meet food safety standards and the needs of wholesale markets.
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November 7, 2015—Dr. Albie Miles from University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu will discuss the history of agriculture and the environmental quality and human health risks associated with modern, industrial farming practices. His presentation will detail the role of the science of ecology and the management of biodiversity in developing sustainable farming and discuss some of the key social, economic, and political obstacles to sustainable food and farming systems in Hawai‘i.
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November 6–7, 2015—The Kohala Center is offering two-day workshops on Hawai‘i Island, Maui, and Moloka‘i that will train new and seasoned fruit and vegetable growers to meet food safety standards and the needs of wholesale markets.
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November 3–4, 2016—The Kohala Center is offering two-day workshops on Hawai‘i Island, Maui, and Moloka‘i that will train new and seasoned fruit and vegetable growers to meet food safety standards and the needs of wholesale markets.
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October 24, 2015—Bring your favorite dishes focusing on fresh and locally grown produce for the Potluck – bring seeds and FIRE ANT-FREE plant cuttings and bare roots (PLEASE Check for Fire Ants!) – dance with Kunzwanana marimba band! Co-sponsored by The Kohala Center’s Hawai‘i Public Seed Initiative
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September 12, 2015—This workshop is designed for teachers of grades K through 12. Every teacher who uses a school garden should be very familiar with “good agricultural practices,” or GAPs, for safely growing and harvesting food that will be consumed by students.
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August 29, 2015—The content of this ‘Ai Pono Workshop is designed for teachers of grades 3 through 12. This workshop covers two topics: Building and Using a Solar Dehydrator: A STEM Learning Project and Making Cordage from Hawaiian Native Plants.
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August 9, 2015—Family ranchers on Hawai‘i Island will be able to access an additional slaughter option through a new mobile slaughter unit for cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs beginning in 2016. A partnership with the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has moved this project from concept to reality, as the unit has been ordered. Please attend this informational session to learn more about using the unit and becoming a member of this cooperative. For more information, check out the Hawai‘i Island Meat website or contact HawaiiIslandMeat@gmail.com.
July 18, 2015—Tropical Edibles Nursery is hosting a free Summer Seed Exchange. The event opens with a “seed talk story” with Nancy Redfeather and Momi Subiano at 11:30 a.m., followed by a potluck lunch at noon and a seed exchange starting at 12:30 p.m.
July 12, 2015—Family ranchers on Hawai‘i Island will be able to access an additional slaughter option through a new mobile slaughter unit for cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs beginning in 2016. A partnership with the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has moved this project from concept to reality, as the unit has been ordered. Please attend this informational session to learn more about using the unit and becoming a member of this cooperative. For more information, check out the Hawai‘i Island Meat website or contact HawaiiIslandMeat@gmail.com.
Wholesale Success Workshops for Vegetable and Fruit Growers (Ho‘olehua, Moloka‘i)
/in BFRDP Past Events, RCBDS Past Events /by liamNovember 9–10, 2015—The Kohala Center is offering two-day workshops on Hawai‘i Island, Maui, and Moloka‘i that will train new and seasoned fruit and vegetable growers to meet food safety standards and the needs of wholesale markets.
Food Production and the Environment: Toward Greater Agroecological Sustainability (Honoka‘a)
/in BFRDP Past Events, HISGN Past Events, HPSI Past Events, RCBDS Past Events /by liamNovember 7, 2015—Dr. Albie Miles from University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu will discuss the history of agriculture and the environmental quality and human health risks associated with modern, industrial farming practices. His presentation will detail the role of the science of ecology and the management of biodiversity in developing sustainable farming and discuss some of the key social, economic, and political obstacles to sustainable food and farming systems in Hawai‘i.
Wholesale Success Workshops for Vegetable and Fruit Growers (Kahului, Maui)
/in BFRDP Past Events, RCBDS Past Events /by liamNovember 6–7, 2015—The Kohala Center is offering two-day workshops on Hawai‘i Island, Maui, and Moloka‘i that will train new and seasoned fruit and vegetable growers to meet food safety standards and the needs of wholesale markets.
Wholesale Success Workshops for Vegetable and Fruit Growers (Waimea, Hawai‘i Island)
/in BFRDP Past Events, RCBDS Past Events /by liamNovember 3–4, 2016—The Kohala Center is offering two-day workshops on Hawai‘i Island, Maui, and Moloka‘i that will train new and seasoned fruit and vegetable growers to meet food safety standards and the needs of wholesale markets.
10th Annual East Side Seed Exchange (Pāhoa)
/in BFRDP Past Events, HISGN Past Events, HPSI Past Events, RCBDS Past Events /by liamOctober 24, 2015—Bring your favorite dishes focusing on fresh and locally grown produce for the Potluck – bring seeds and FIRE ANT-FREE plant cuttings and bare roots (PLEASE Check for Fire Ants!) – dance with Kunzwanana marimba band! Co-sponsored by The Kohala Center’s Hawai‘i Public Seed Initiative
Composting and Food Safety for School Gardens (Kealakekua)
/in BFRDP Past Events, HISGN Past Events, HPSI Past Events, RCBDS Past Events /by liamSeptember 12, 2015—This workshop is designed for teachers of grades K through 12. Every teacher who uses a school garden should be very familiar with “good agricultural practices,” or GAPs, for safely growing and harvesting food that will be consumed by students.
‘Ai Pono Workshop: Connecting School Gardens to the Worldwide Voyage of Hōkūle‘a and Hikianalia (Kailua-Kona)
/in BFRDP Past Events, HISGN Past Events, HPSI Past Events, RCBDS Past Events /by liamAugust 29, 2015—The content of this ‘Ai Pono Workshop is designed for teachers of grades 3 through 12. This workshop covers two topics: Building and Using a Solar Dehydrator: A STEM Learning Project and Making Cordage from Hawaiian Native Plants.
Hawai‘i Island Meat Cooperative: Producer Meeting (Waimea)
/in RCBDS Past Events /by adminAugust 9, 2015—Family ranchers on Hawai‘i Island will be able to access an additional slaughter option through a new mobile slaughter unit for cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs beginning in 2016. A partnership with the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has moved this project from concept to reality, as the unit has been ordered. Please attend this informational session to learn more about using the unit and becoming a member of this cooperative. For more information, check out the Hawai‘i Island Meat website or contact HawaiiIslandMeat@gmail.com.
Summer Seed Exchange (Captain Cook)
/in BFRDP Past Events, HISGN Past Events, HPSI Past Events, RCBDS Past Events /by liamJuly 18, 2015—Tropical Edibles Nursery is hosting a free Summer Seed Exchange. The event opens with a “seed talk story” with Nancy Redfeather and Momi Subiano at 11:30 a.m., followed by a potluck lunch at noon and a seed exchange starting at 12:30 p.m.
Hawai‘i Island Meat Cooperative: Producer Meeting (Kainaliu)
/in RCBDS Past Events /by adminJuly 12, 2015—Family ranchers on Hawai‘i Island will be able to access an additional slaughter option through a new mobile slaughter unit for cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs beginning in 2016. A partnership with the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has moved this project from concept to reality, as the unit has been ordered. Please attend this informational session to learn more about using the unit and becoming a member of this cooperative. For more information, check out the Hawai‘i Island Meat website or contact HawaiiIslandMeat@gmail.com.