Growing Organics: Moving Hawai‘i’s Organic Industry Forward

King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Growing Organics: Moving Hawai‘i’s Organic Industry Forward Date: Monday, October 28, 2013 Location: King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, Kailua-Kona Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. REGISTRATION To register, visit http://growingorganics.eventbrite.com or call The Kohala Center at 808-887-6411.

$45.00

11th Annual West Hawai‘i Seed Exchange

Amy Greenwell Garden

Where: B.H. Amy Greenwell Garden - Captain Cook When: Friday, November 1, 2013 from 2:30-6:00 p.m. We invite the home gardening community of West Hawai‘i, students and their teachers saving seed in school gardens, and all visiting gardeners to attend the 10th Annual West Hawai’i Seed Exchange that has become a “tradition” at the Amy Greenwell Garden. […]

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11th Annual West Hawai’i Seed Exchange

B.H. Amy Greenwell Garden - Captain Cook Kona, HI, United States

We invite the home gardening community of West Hawai‘i, students and their teachers saving seed in school gardens, and all visiting gardeners to attend the 10th Annual West Hawai’i Seed Exchange that has become a “tradition” at the Amy Greenwell Garden.
Come bring saved seed (seed, roots, huli, and cuttings) of food, medicine, flower, or native plants that do well in your home gardens and share your knowledge with your community! Please bring envelopes and a pen for your seed. Please I.D. the seed you bring with name, date collected, and place grown.

TechConKona

NELHA Gateway Center Kailua-Kona

TechConKona Date: November 2, 2013 Location: NELHA Gateway Center, Kailua-Kona Time: 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Details: Technology is changing everything. Use the tech tools of today to your advantage. Learn how to boost your bottom line at TechConKona. Cost: General admission is $75, VIP tickets are available for $100. (The website for this event is no longer available)

$75.00

Kona County Farm Bureau is sponsoring: Introduction to Korean Natural Farming

Kainaliu Extension Office

Instructor Gary Kastle received his Korean Natural Farming Certification from Master Han Kyu Cho of South Korea. The two day seminar will teach you the basics of the Korean Natural Farming methods to use on your farm or garden. This will be a hands-on class. You will have a good grasp on KNF methods upon completion of the classes. Bring your gardening gloves and lunch.

$50.00 – $100.00

A Free Workshop for Backyard Egg Farmer & Buyers

Kona Cooperative Extension Conference Room 79-7381 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, HI, United States

A Free Workshop for Backyard Egg Farmer & Buyers Featuring: Jeri Kahana, Hawaii Department of Agriculture, Quality Assurance Administrator Island representatives from Hawaii Department of Health Sanitation Branch THIS WORKSHOP WILL COVER: Candling & Grading of Shell Eggs Washing & Good Handling Practices Packaging & Labeling Compliance with Federal & State laws Resources for the backyard […]

A Free Workshop for Backyard Egg Farmer & Buyers

Hawaii Environmental Health Office Conference Room 1582 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, HI, United States

A Free Workshop for Backyard Egg Farmer & Buyers Featuring: Jeri Kahana, Hawaii Department of Agriculture, Quality Assurance Administrator Island representatives from Hawaii Department of Health Sanitation Branch THIS WORKSHOP WILL COVER: Candling & Grading of Shell Eggs Washing & Good Handling Practices Packaging & Labeling Compliance with Federal & State laws Resources for the backyard […]

Composting & Worm Composting Workshop

Waiakea Elementary School Garden 180 W. Puainako Street, Hilo , HI, United States

Turn yard and kitchen waste into garden fertilizer. Learn how to build a backyard compost pile and your own worm bin. Participants will need to bring two matching opaque plastic storage bins with lids to build a worm bin and some kitchen waste. Worms and shredded paper provided.

Second Annual Kohala Mountain Farm School Garden Corn Maze Design Contest

All high school and middle school students enrolled in a school garden program are invited to help design and theme the 2013 Corn Maze located at Kohala Mountain Farm. Students are welcome to seek help from parents and siblings if they choose to but, we are not judging on professional design appearance. Only one design entry per student will be accepted. We are looking for themes & ideas that are simple, yet inspiring. The contest involves two parts... the overall theme and the design of the maze itself. Win a $1000 gift certificate for your school garden program from Crop Production Services Hilo, Hawaii’s largest supplier of agriculture products. The winner of this year’s design contest will be awarded the opportunity to preview their design from the air on a trip for two via Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. The runner-up will be awarded a Kohala Zip Line Adventure for two compliments of Hawaii Forest & Trail. All students who submit a maze design will receive two complimentary passes to this year’s corn maze.

Composting & Worm Composting Workshop

The Boys & Girls Club 100 Kamakahonu Street, Hilo, HI, United States

Turn yard and kitchen waste into garden fertilizer. Learn how to build a backyard compost pile and your own worm bin. Participants will need to bring two matching opaque plastic storage bins with lids to build a worm bin and some kitchen waste. Worms and shredded paper provided.