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Ōhāhā Mahi ‘Ai Agricultural Training and Education Program
(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island and online)

February 13, 2021 @ 9:00 am - March 6, 2021 @ 3:00 pm

- Free

Live classes February 13 through March 6, 2021—This program includes four in-person sessions* at The Kohala Center’s Demonstration Farm in Honoka‘a on consecutive Saturdays (February 13, 20, 27, and March 6), followed by individual coaching from our Rural Cooperative Business Development Services team, online presentations on topics ranging from agricultural production to business development training, and learning journeys (huaka‘i) to traditional agricultural sites and farms in Kohala and Hāmākua.

*Appropriate safety protocols to mitigate transmission of the coronavirus will be in effect and required of all participants.

On-farm activities:

  • Engage with ‘āina through appropriate cultural protocols
  • Learn about Hawaiian plants, seed saving and production, plant nutrition, and soil health
  • Work in multiple cropping systems
  • Deepen understanding of fulfilling kuleana to ‘āina, ‘ohana, and lāhui

Virtual session topics include:

  • Sustainable agricultural production
  • Pest and weed management
  • Agricultural business planning and capitalization
  • Production planning
  • Food preservation and food safety

…and more

Application and Fees

There is no cost to enroll, but space is limited.
To apply, download an application and submit by Friday, February 6.
Questions? Contact Dr. Melanie Willich at mwillich@kohalacenter.org or 808-887-6411.

Details

Start:
February 13, 2021 @ 9:00 am
End:
March 6, 2021 @ 3:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Categories:
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Website:
kohalacenter.org/ohaha-mahiai

Venue

The Kohala Center’s Demonstration Farm at Nāmoku
Honoka‘a, HI 96727 United States
Phone:
808-887-6411

Organizer

The Kohala Center
Phone:
808-887-6411
Email:
info@kohalacenter.org
Website:
https://www.kohalacenter.org

Details

Start:
February 13, 2021 @ 9:00 am
End:
March 6, 2021 @ 3:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Categories:
,
Website:
kohalacenter.org/ohaha-mahiai

Venue

The Kohala Center’s Demonstration Farm at Nāmoku
Honoka‘a, HI 96727 United States
Phone:
808-887-6411

Organizer

The Kohala Center
Phone:
808-887-6411
Email:
info@kohalacenter.org
Website:
https://www.kohalacenter.org