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March 2014
Regional Coaching Clinic
Regional Coaching Clinic Date: Friday, March 28, 2014 Start Time: 9:00 a.m. End Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Kahua Ranch (hosted by Kohala Mountain Farm Pumpkin Patch), 59-564 Kohala Mountain Rd between mile markers 11 and 12 Learn to breed, grow, and market standard-bred poultry. After you’ve secured your good breeding stock, now it is time to learn the secrets of breeding, incubating, and growing these wonderful breeds for the sake of a marketing profit! Spend these eight hours of ADVANCED education with poultry specialists…
Find out more »Raising Heritage Poultry for Profit and Pleasure
Raising Heritage Poultry for Profit and Pleasure Date: Saturday, March 29, 2014 Start Time: 9:00 a.m. End Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Kahua Ranch (hosted by Kohala Mountain Farm Pumpkin Patch), 59-564 Kohala Mountain Rd between mile markers 11 and 12 Have you ever tasted farm-fresh eggs or freshly harvested chicken? Many people are now raising their own poultry for personal use or for sale, making this an exciting time in the poultry industry. The marketplace for historical, heritage breeds of poultry is growing rapidly.…
Find out more »April 2014
Kū ‘Āina Pā Cohort 2 Spring Workshop
Cohort 2 will return to Mala‘ai: The Culinary Garden of Waimea Middle School for its final workshop for 2014. Topics to be covered include water in the garden, invasive species in Hawai‘i, and preparation and sharing of professional development presentations to be given at the School Garden Symposium in June.
Find out more »National Farm to Cafeteria Conference
The National Farm to Cafeteria Conference: Powering Up will convene a diverse group of stakeholders from across the farm to cafeteria movement
Find out more »Maui Food Innovation Center’s Food Industry Fundamentals
The Maui Food Innovation Center is offering four essential Food Industry Fundamentals workshops designed to engage business owners, management, and key employees in this growing industry sector. Classes will help participants develop differentiated, value-added and safe specialty-food products. Join instructor Lou Cooperhouse in: Food Trends and Food Market Place Overview April 29, 2014 – 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Food Technology and Product Development Process April 29, 2014 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Quality Assurance and Food Safety Principles…
Find out more »May 2014
USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Workshop — Hilo
Introduce local fruits and vegetables to students: Let’s talk about the local produce market on Hawai‘i Island and partnerships with School Food Services Branch. Hawai‘i Island schools want to introduce your locally grown produce through the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program! Attend a free information exchange meeting with Glenna Owens, Director of the School Food Services Branch of the Hawai‘i Department of Education. The USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) provides funding that enables eligible schools to purchase…
Find out more »USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Workshops — Waimea
Introduce local fruits and vegetables to students: Let’s talk about the local produce market on Hawai‘i Island and partnerships with School Food Services Branch. Hawai‘i Island schools want to introduce your locally grown produce through the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program! Attend a free information exchange meeting with Glenna Owens, Director of the School Food Services Branch of the Hawai‘i Department of Education. The USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) provides funding that enables eligible schools to purchase…
Find out more »USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Workshop — Kealakekua
Introduce local fruits and vegetables to students: Let’s talk about the local produce market on Hawai‘i Island, and partnerships with School Food Services Branch. Hawai‘i Island schools want to introduce your locally grown produce through the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program! Attend a free information exchange meeting with Glenna Owens, Director of the School Food Services Branch of the Hawai‘i Department of Education. The USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) provides funding that enables eligible schools to purchase locally…
Find out more »June 2014
Hawai‘i Farm to School and School Garden Hui Summer Meeting
Friday June 6, 2014 - The Hawai‘i Farm to School & School Garden Hui is a collaboration of representatives from each island that advocates for Farm to School for Hawai‘i. This summer the hui will convene in Waimea for its quarterly meeting. This event is for Hui members only and not open to the general public.
Find out more »The Seventh Annual School Learning Garden Symposium: “Awakening the Senses for Deeper Learning”
Saturday June 7, 2014 - A full day of educational workshops, presentations, and speakers will inspire and guide educators to integrate essential educational curriculum into school learning garden settings. The 2013-14 cohort of the Kū ‘Āina Pā school garden teacher training program will present their yearlong individual professional development research and reflection projects at the Symposium. Keynote speaker Dr. Carla Hannaford, an award-winning author, biologist, and educator, will offer insights into the importance of engaging more than just students' minds…
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