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October 2016
Website Basics for Beginners: Session 1
(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island)
October 25, 2016—Are you eager to build or expand a website but not sure where to begin? Not sure what CMS, ISP, or URL mean? Our two-part Website Basics course will introduce you to common terms and help you make a plan for creating your own basic website.
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Website Basics for Beginners: Session 2
(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island)
November 1, 2016—Are you eager to build or expand a website but not sure where to begin? Not sure what CMS, ISP, or URL mean? Our two-part Website Basics course will introduce you to common terms and help you make a plan for creating your own basic website.
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Farm Financial Recordkeeping and Crop Insurance Workshops
(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island)
January 25, 2017—Attend this FREE training session and discover the basics of QuickBooks, an accounting and bookkeeping computer program that helps businesses track income and expenses, create invoices and statements, and produce financial statements. The workshops will help farmers and food producers decide if the software is right for them, and also provide an overview of federal crop insurance programs. Registration is free at koha.la/farmfinance but space is limited. For more information contact Hanna Bree at hbree@kohalacenter.org or 808-887-6411. View/download the flyer
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Winter Honoka‘a Seed Exchange and Potluck
(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island)
January 29, 2017—Special guest Hector Valenzuela will be joining us from UH Mānoa to share his seedy knowledge! Arrive on time so you can hear him speak at 1:30 p.m. Please bring a dish to share (if can), your own plate and utensils, and any seeds or soil-less plant materials*.
Find out more »February 2017
Farm Financial Recordkeeping and Crop Insurance Workshops
(Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i Island)
February 1, 2017—Attend this FREE training session and discover the basics of QuickBooks, an accounting and bookkeeping computer program that helps businesses track income and expenses, create invoices and statements, and produce financial statements. The workshops will help farmers and food producers decide if the software is right for them, and also provide an overview of federal crop insurance programs. Registration is free at koha.la/farmfinance but space is limited. For more information contact Hanna Bree at hbree@kohalacenter.org or 808-887-6411. View/download the flyer
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GoFarm’s AgXposure
(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island)
February 4, 2017—GoFarm Hawai‘i is accepting applications for AgXposure. which aims to provide aspiring farmers with experiences that convey the lifestyle and knowledge areas important to farming. If you’re interested in GoFarm’s upcoming four-month AgSchool, participation in AgXposure is required. AgXposure runs Saturdays in February (beginning February 4) from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Kohala Center’s Demonstration Farm in Honoka‘a. Up to 20 applicants will be selected. No cost to attend. Deadline to apply is January 29. Contact TKC@gofarmhawaii.org for more information.
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Beginning Farmer-Rancher Development Program
(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island)
February 4, 2017—The Kohala Center created the Beginning Farmer-Rancher Development Program in 2012 with funding from the United States Department of Agriculture and the County of Hawai‘i Department of Research & Development. Through partnerships with several local government agencies and academic institutions, the program has recruited, trained, and supported more than 100 new farmers in the Hāmākua region of Hawai‘i Island to date. The next cohort of the Beginning Farmer-Training Program begins February 4, 2017. Visit our Farmer Training Programs page for more details and to apply.
Find out more »March 2017
Cover Crop Lecture and Field Day
(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island)
March 18, 2017—The Cover Crop Field Day will include a discussion on common cover crops in Hawai‘i, soil health benefits associated with cover crop use, and cover crops and insect management.
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EARTH DAY 2017:
Lā Mālama Honua – A day to care for our Earth
(Kohala, Waimea, Honoka‘a, Pelekane, Kealakehe, Kahalu‘u, Hawai‘i Island)
April 22, 2017—This Earth Day join The Kohala Center for a day of giving back to our island planet. Choose from six different volunteer projects in Kohala, Waimea, Honoka‘a, Pelekane, Kealakehe, and Kahalu‘u. Bring your ‘ohana, friends, and neighbors!
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Agricultural Business Workshops: Business Planning and Financing #1
(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island)
April 29, 2017—Taught by Diana Duff, Business Specialist, Farm Works
Learn how to write a business plan for a farm operation including production planning, marketing and farm financial statements.