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January 2017
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*.
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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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KWP Volunteer Day: Koai‘a Corridor
(Waimea, Hawai‘i Island)
February 3, 2017—Join us on an expedition into the Koai‘a Corridor to plant native trees and shrubs such as koai‘a, wiliwili, and ‘ākia. Outplanting provides volunteers of all ages and abilities with an enjoyable combination of work and play, breathtaking scenery, and time with old and new friends. At the end of the day you’ll be able to step back and actually see the positive results of your efforts!
Meet at The Kohala Center’s offices at 8 a.m. and bring along a water bottle, sack lunch, and snacks. Boots or sturdy shoes are required and rain gear is highly recommended. Be prepared for any kind of weather: hot or cold, sunny or cloudy, windy or calm, wet or dry...knowing Kohala, probably all of the above! We provide tools, gloves, and cold drinking water. We’ll work, hike, explore, picnic, and then work a bit more, returning to Waimea by 3 p.m.
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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.
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KWP Volunteer Day: Ginger control at Pu‘u Pili
(Waimea, Hawai‘i Island)
February 17, 2017—Become a “Ginja Ninja” for a day! Help established native trees survive and thrive by clearing invasive ginger from the forest understory. Meet at The Kohala Center’s offices at 8 a.m. and bring along a water bottle, sack lunch, and snacks. Boots or sturdy shoes are required and rain gear is highly recommended. Be prepared for any kind of weather: hot or cold, sunny or cloudy, windy or calm, wet or dry...knowing Kohala, probably all of the above! We provide tools, gloves, and cold drinking water. We’ll work, hike, explore, picnic, and then work a bit more, returning to Waimea by 3 p.m.
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How Does Your Garden Grow? Best Food Safety Practices for School Gardens
(Hilo, Hawai‘i Island)
February 18, 2017—Learn how your school can follow best practices for a safe and fun garden experience for everyone. Hear from experts on current policies and regulations for school gardens, best practices and safety procedures for harvesting and consumption of student-grown produce, and integrated pest management for slugs and snails.
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2017 Nāhelehele Dryland Forest Symposium
(Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i Island)
February 24, 2017—The 2016 Nāhelehele Dryland Forest Symposium will highlight dryland forest ecology and restoration efforts in Hawai‘i. The symposium will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, February 24, at the Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua-Kona.
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How Does Your Garden Grow? Best Food Safety Practices for School Gardens
(Hōlualoa, Hawai‘i Island)
February 25, 2017—Learn how your school can follow best practices for a safe and fun garden experience for everyone. Hear from experts on current policies and regulations for school gardens, best practices and safety procedures for harvesting and consumption of student-grown produce, and integrated pest management for slugs and snails.
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‘ĀINA in Schools Curriculum Training for Educators
(Waimea, Hawai‘i Island)
March 11, 2017—Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation will be on Hawaiʻi Island to deliver an engaging ʻĀINA In Schools Training, covering standards-based garden curricula that are written for Grades K, 1, 4, and 5. The training will also cover the ʻĀINA In Schools Nutrition Education Curriculum, which includes standards-based nutrition lessons written for grades 2 and 6. All garden and nutrition units can be adapted for use with other grades. The training will also include an overview of the ʻĀINA In Schools Composting Curriculum written for Grade 3 and Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation’s many helpful resources for educators. Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation is currently working with the DOE to offer one (1) PDE credit at no additional cost, more details to come.
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