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July 2016
KWP Volunteer Day: Ginger control at Pu‘u Pili
July 30, 2016—Become a “Ginger 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 and sack lunch. Boots or sturdy shoes are required. 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, plants, snacks, 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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Farm Financial Recordkeeping and Crop Insurance Workshops
(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island)
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
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Protecting Your Investment with Crop Insurance
(Pukalani, Maui)
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.
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Waiwai Weekend #2: Supporting Food Security in Hawai‘i
(Kohala Mountain, Hawai‘i Island)
August 20, 2016—Our second Waiwai Weekend will focus on one of our favorite subjects—food! We invite you to join us and our special guests Nancy Redfeather, Jerry Konanui, and Dr. Albie Miles for a conversation about how we can all contribute to greater food security and support local food production in Hawai‘i.
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Kona Community Seed Library First-Year Anniversary
(Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i Island)
September 24, 2016—This event features a seed exchange and celebration of the first anniversary of Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.)’s Community Seed Library at the Kailua-Kona Public Library. A community discussion featuring island seed leaders Nancy Redfeather, Lyn Howe, and Ilana Stout will also take place. View the invitation for more information.
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October 2016
High School Agriculture Internship: Fall Session
(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island)
October 10–14, 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 to be a sustainable agriculture intern during the fall break—the ‘āina is your classroom!
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Ke Kumu ‘Āina: A weeklong exploration of Hawai‘i Island’s native plants for middle school students
(Waimea, Hawai‘i Island)
October 10–14, 2016—The Kohala Center’s Ke Kumu ‘Āina program takes place during the fall intersession and offers middle school students opportunities to learn about Hawai‘i Island’s native plants. Participants will engage in scientific field research in the Kohala Watershed, learn to identify native plants, and understand the environments in which they grow. Students will meet each day in Waimea and enjoy hands-on workshops and field trips to Kohala Mountain and beyond.
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2016 Hawai‘i Farmers Union United State Convention
(Hilo, Hawai‘i Island)
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.
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11th Annual East Side Seed Exchange
(Pāhoa, Hawai‘i Island)
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
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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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