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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
School Learning Gardens and Sustainability Education: Bringing Schools to Life and Life to Schools Dates: June 7-8, 2013 Location: Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy and Mala‘ai: The Culinary Garden of Waimea Middle School, Waimea, Hawai‘i Island For more information, click here.
Ku ‘Aina Pa Summer Intensive: Teacher Training for School Learning Gardens in Hawai‘i Date: June 9-14, 2013 Location: HPA Elab and Mala‘ai: The Culinary Garden of Waimea Middle School, Waimea, Hawai‘i Island For more information, click here.
Shipping Worldwide, Interstate, and Interisland Fair Dates and Locations: O‘AHU: Friday, June 14, Kapi‘olani Community Collage, Honolulu MAUI: Thursday, June 27, UH-Maui College, Kahului HAWAI‘I ISLAND: Friday, July 19, UH-Hilo KAUA‘I: Friday, July 26, Kaua‘i Community College, Līhu‘e Details: Join a dozen shipping experts who will give you the information, tools, and confidence you need to […]
Spring Seed Exchange for South Kona Date: Saturday, June 22, Noon to 3:30pm Location: Tropical Edibles Nursery, 83-5696 Mamalahoa Highway, Captain Cook (south of mile marker 108) Details: Bring a dish for a noon potluck lunch and seed talk story. Exchange starts at 1:30pm. Come with information about your seeds & envelopes to collect seeds For more information […]
Participants will learn how to develop a business plan or revise an existing one with our successful step-by-step instructions. The session will also include tips on how you can reposition your business for success. To register, visit www.hisbdc.org. For more information, contact Jackie at 327-3680