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March 2013
WEBINAR: CSA Farmer’s Guide to Accepting SNAP/EBT Payments
WEBINAR: CSA Farmer's Guide to Accepting SNAP/EBT Payments Date: March 21, 2013 Details: Conducted by Bryan Allan, Zenger Farm. Register athttp://www.extension.org/pages/67390
Find out more »WEBINAR: Organic Farming Systems Research at the University of Nebraska
WEBINAR: Organic Farming Systems Research at the University of Nebraska Date: March 26, 2013 Details: Conducted by Elizabeth Sarno, Charles Shapiro, Richard Little, Vicki Schlegel, Jim Brandle. Register at http://www.extension.org/pages/67368
Find out more »April 2013
WEBINAR: Board Member Engagement: Assessments and Succession Planning
Learn two critical issues needed for board success in cooperatives: tools for assessment and succession planning. Presenters will evaluate strategies and tools for assessment, which allow board members to candidly review performance and strengthen their effectiveness. In addition, attendees will learn key factors that illuminate the importance of succession planning. Click here for more information and to register.
Find out more »How to Start a Business in Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will present “How to Start a Business in Hawai‘i”. Participants will learn about entrepreneurship, forms of business organization, key ingredients for business success, steps involved in starting your own business, sources of capital and services offered by the Hawai‘i SBDC, as well as other resources for the start-up business. This is a free workshop offered to the community in co-sponsorship with County of Hawai‘i Department of Research & Development. Pre-registration is required by Tuesday, April 16th.
Find out more »Soil Health=Wealth: Soil Health Workshop
Soil Health=Wealth: Soil Health Workshop Date: April 18, 2013 — 5:30-7:00 p.m. Location: Kuhio Hale, Hawaiian Homes Hall, Waimea Details: Download the flyer for more information and event agenda.
Find out more »WEBINAR: Researcher and Farmer Innovation to Increase Nitrogen Cycling on Organic Farms
WEBINAR: Researcher and Farmer Innovation to Increase Nitrogen Cycling on Organic Farms Date: April 23, 2013 Details: Conducted by Louise Jackson and Tim Bowles, University of California-Davis. Register at http://www.extension.org/pages/67391
Find out more »WEBINAR: How to Engage Media about the Cooperative Advantage
WEBINAR: How to Engage Media about the Cooperative Advantage Date: April 30, 2013 — 8:00-9:00 a.m. HST Details: Cooperatives have a good story to tell, and there are ways to engage the media to share the business model’s advantage with the public. Presenters will address how to incorporate engaging the media into a cooperative’s communications strategy. In addition, attendees will learn how recent case studies can help cooperatives develop relationships with media representatives that lead to greater collaboration. Click here for more information and…
Find out more »May 2013
Tax Advice for Farmers and Ranchers
Risk Management Hawai‘i is bringing back Michael Holl to give an updated lesson for farmers and ranchers about business taxes. This workshop is specifically designed to enable Hawai‘i farmers to lower their tax liabilities through a better understanding of business deductions, tax preparation and recordkeeping to minimize taxes and chances of an audit, business entities for your farm, how employment laws and independent contractor requirements affect your business, how to obtain relief from certain federal penalties, and special provisions in the tax code regarding farm income. The president of Tax Services of Hawai‘i and Michael Holl and Associates, Michael is a renowned speaker who has presented numerous tax workshops on behalf of the IRS, for the SBA Women’s Business Center, the National Association of Tax Preparers, UH, KCC, and various non-profits and foundations.
Find out more »Raising Heritage Poultry for Profit and Pleasure
Raising Heritage Poultry for Profit and Pleasure Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Location: Kahua Ranch, 59-564 Kohala Mountain Rd, Waimea, Hawai‘i Island Details: Presented by the Sustainable Poultry Network.
Find out more »Plant a Tree of Life: Grow ‘Ulu
Plant a Tree of Life: Grow ‘Ulu Date: Trees will be distributed Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon Details: The Breadfruit Institute and MA‘O Organic Farms will be distributing Ma‘afala breadfruit trees to residents on O‘ahu for planting in their yards and communities. This popular variety, originally from Samoa and Tonga, is an easy to grow tree, with a compact shape and delicious, nutritious fruit. Download the flyer and application for more information and to reserve your tree. Breadfruit …
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