Kū ‘Āina Pā: Learning to Navigate the Hawai‘i School Garden Curriculum Map and Create a Standards-Based Garden Program for Your Classroom
(Kealakekua, Hawai‘i Island)

Kona Pacific Public Charter School 79-7595 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, HI, United States

June 6–9, 2016—The Kohala Center introduces a new professional development course for Hawai‘i Island’s K-8 Teachers through our Kū ‘Āina Pā Teacher Training Program. Learning to Navigate the Hawai‘i School Garden Curriculum Map and Create a Standards-Based Garden Program for Your Classroom is designed to introduce teachers to the Hawai‘i School Garden Curriculum Map (HSGCM). The Map will support K-8 elementary- and middle-school classroom teachers and school-garden educators in obtaining the knowledge and skills needed to develop integrated lesson plans and assessment tools that will implement Common Core, NGSS, Hawai‘i Health Standards and STEM learning opportunities into school garden activities with classroom extensions.

$200 – $300

High School Agriculture Internship: Summer Session #1
(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island)

June 6–17, 2016—Hey high school students and recent grads! Want to learn how to grow your own food, take field trips to Hawai‘i Island farms and ranches, experience traditional Hawaiian land management systems, and get PAID for it? Apply for our two-week Sustainable Agriculture internships this summer, in which the ‘āina is your classroom!

Free

Farm Financial Recordkeeping and Crop Insurance Workshops
(Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i Island)

Hawai‘i Community College at Pālamanui 73-1025 Kaiminani Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

June 16, 2016—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. This workshop 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 but space is limited. To register, please contact Crystal Souza-Pagano at csouza@kohalacenter.org or 808-887-6411. View/download the flyer

This workshop will also be held in Honoka‘a on Thursday, August 4.

Free

Kahiau Microloan Program Information Session
(Kaunakakai, Moloka‘i)

Kuha‘o Business Center 2 Kamoi St, Ste 600, Kaunakakai, HI, United States

June 23, 2016—This information session will address eligibility requirements, the loan application process, and answer prospective applicants’ questions about the Kahiau Rural Business Development Microloan Program. Attendance is free but reservations are requested by contacting Hanna Bree at hbree@kohalacenter.org or 808-887-6411.

Free

Farm Financial Recordkeeping and Crop Insurance Workshops
(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island)

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

August 4, 2016—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 but space is limited. To register, please contact Crystal Souza-Pagano at csouza@kohalacenter.org or 808-887-6411. View/download the flyer

Free

Protecting Your Investment with Crop Insurance
(Pukalani, Maui)

Hannibal Tavares Community Center Meeting Room 91 Pukalani St, Pukalani, HI, United States

August 12, 2016—AgriLogic Consulting, one of the largest developers of crop insurance programs for the USDA, will be conducting a FREE strategy session for agricultural producers in Hawai‘i. The goal of this agribusiness session is to encourage producers to become familiar with crop insurance and other disaster programs available to them that can assist them in the event of a major disaster.

Free

2016 Hawai‘i Farmers Union United State Convention
(Hilo, Hawai‘i Island)

OK Farms 1570 Maikalani St, Hilo, HI, United States

October 14–16, 2016—Hawai‘i Farmers Union United (HFUU) will host this year’s convention for the first time on Hawai‘i Island, at OK Farms in Hilo. This will be an opportunity for HFUU members, the farming community, and local food advocates to come together to learn about issues such as regenerative soil, trellis farming, tropical fruit growing, the future of hemp and medicinal cannabis in Hawai‘i, and much, much more.

$50 – $195

11th Annual East Side Seed Exchange
(Pāhoa, Hawai‘i Island)

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

October 22, 2016—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

Website Basics for Beginners: Session 1
(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island)

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

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.

$15

Website Basics for Beginners: Session 2
(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island)

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

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.

$20