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April 2013
WEBINAR: How to Engage Media about the Cooperative Advantage
WEBINAR: How to Engage Media about the Cooperative Advantage Date: April 30, 2013 — 8:00-9:00 a.m. HST Details: Cooperatives have a good story to tell, and there are ways to engage the media to share the business model’s advantage with the public. Presenters will address how to incorporate engaging the media into a cooperative’s communications strategy. In addition, attendees will learn how recent case studies can help cooperatives develop relationships with media representatives that lead to greater collaboration. Click here for more information and…
Find out more »May 2013
Tax Advice for Farmers and Ranchers
Risk Management Hawai‘i is bringing back Michael Holl to give an updated lesson for farmers and ranchers about business taxes. This workshop is specifically designed to enable Hawai‘i farmers to lower their tax liabilities through a better understanding of business deductions, tax preparation and recordkeeping to minimize taxes and chances of an audit, business entities for your farm, how employment laws and independent contractor requirements affect your business, how to obtain relief from certain federal penalties, and special provisions in the tax code regarding farm income. The president of Tax Services of Hawai‘i and Michael Holl and Associates, Michael is a renowned speaker who has presented numerous tax workshops on behalf of the IRS, for the SBA Women’s Business Center, the National Association of Tax Preparers, UH, KCC, and various non-profits and foundations.
Find out more »Culturing Garden Vegetables with Ryan Peters
Culturing Garden Vegetables with Ryan Peters Presenters: Ryan Peters, Cultured Foods Hawai‘i Date: Saturday, May 4, 2013 9:00 a.m.-Noon Location: Mala‘ai: The Culinary Garden at Waimea Middle School, Waimea Cost: $10 materials fee. Participants will be asked to bring 2-4 lbs. of vegetables per person and one or two wide mouth quart canning jars. Proceeds to benefit Mala‘ai.
Find out more »Raising Heritage Poultry for Profit and Pleasure
Raising Heritage Poultry for Profit and Pleasure Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Location: Kahua Ranch, 59-564 Kohala Mountain Rd, Waimea Details: Presented by the Sustainable Poultry Network. Cost: $89.00 + service fee if registered by May 4.
Find out more »Connecting Core Standards with Garden-Based Learning
Connecting Core Standards with Garden-Based Learning Presenters: Ting Ortiz, 1st Grade Teacher, Kaumana Elem. & Wendy Baker, 8th Grade Teacher, Hawai‘i Academy of Arts & Science Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013 9:00-11:00 a.m. Location: Kaumana Elementary School, Hilo Cost: Free
Find out more »Raising Heritage Poultry for Profit and Pleasure
Raising Heritage Poultry for Profit and Pleasure Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Location: Kahua Ranch, 59-564 Kohala Mountain Rd, Waimea, Hawai‘i Island Details: Presented by the Sustainable Poultry Network.
Find out more »Plant a Tree of Life: Grow ‘Ulu
Plant a Tree of Life: Grow ‘Ulu Date: Trees will be distributed Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon Details: The Breadfruit Institute and MA‘O Organic Farms will be distributing Ma‘afala breadfruit trees to residents on O‘ahu for planting in their yards and communities. This popular variety, originally from Samoa and Tonga, is an easy to grow tree, with a compact shape and delicious, nutritious fruit. Download the flyer and application for more information and to reserve your tree. Breadfruit …
Find out more »Marketing to the Government & Capability Statements
This free workshop will provide pointers on how to be a responsive and responsible business when marketing to the government. We will cover the basics and expand into market research, marketing methods, and how and who to market to. Also covered is understanding the purpose of the Capability Statement and how to use it in the contracting world. This workshop will provide you with the tools and information needed to put your best line up front and the five key areas to include in a successful Capability Statement. Click here for more information and to register.
Find out more »Aquaponics in Hawai‘i Conference
This year's Conference theme is centered on current opportunities and challenges of aquaponics in Hawaii. Participants will hear from presenters representing a cross section of urban garden producers, small, intermediate and large scale commercial producers, aquaponic services, suppliers and community groups. Also, faculty and researchers from the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) will be sharing some of the latest developments in aquaponic research and extension being conducted at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Find out more »June 2013
Community Organization Development 2013
This program will provide you and your organization, or the organization you want to build, the information necessary to succeed in your mission, achieve your goals and fund the process. Presentations will be made on effective management for non-profits, leadership skills, strategic planning, finding grants, legal and ethical responsibilities, as well as available services from government and private foundations. Co-sponsored by Hilo Hāmākua Community Development Corporation and the Hawai‘i County Department of Research and Development.
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