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Hawai‘i Island Meat Cooperative: Producer Meeting (Kainaliu)

CTAHR Agricultural Research Station 79-7381 Māmalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, HI, United States

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.

Free

Summer Seed Exchange (Captain Cook)

Tropical Edibles Nursery Tropical Fruit & Edibles Nursery, 83-5696 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook, HI, United States

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.

Free

Hawai‘i Island Meat Cooperative: Producer Meeting (Waimea)

Waimea Civic Center conference room 67-5189 Kamamalu Road, Kamuela, HI, United States

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.

Free

‘Ai Pono Workshop: Connecting School Gardens to the Worldwide Voyage of Hōkūle‘a and Hikianalia (Kailua-Kona)

Innovations Public Charter School Garden 75-5815 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

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.

Free

Composting and Food Safety for School Gardens (Kealakekua)

Konawaena High School Garden 81-1043 Konawaena School Rd, Kealakekua, HI, United States

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.

Free

10th Annual East Side Seed Exchange (Pāhoa)

La'akea Permaculture Community Alaili Road, Pahoa, HI, United States

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

Free

Wholesale Success Workshops for Vegetable and Fruit Growers (Waimea, Hawai‘i Island)

Kahilu Town Hall 67-1182 Lindsey Rd, Kamuela, HI, United States

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.

$50

Wholesale Success Workshops for Vegetable and Fruit Growers (Kahului, Maui)

University of Hawai’i - Maui College 310 West Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului, HI, United States

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.

$50

Food Production and the Environment: Toward Greater Agroecological Sustainability (Honoka‘a)

North Hawai‘i Education & Research Center 45-539 Plumeria St, Honoka‘a, HI, United States

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.

Free

Wholesale Success Workshops for Vegetable and Fruit Growers (Ho‘olehua, Moloka‘i)

Lanikeha Community Center 2200 Farrington Avenue, Hoolehua, HI, United States

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.

$25