Community Organization Development 2013

Laupāhoehoe School 35-2065 Old Māmalahoa Hwy, Laupāhoehoe

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.

$20.00

School Learning Gardens and Sustainability Education: Bringing Schools to Life and Life to Schools

Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy and Mala‘ai: The Culinary Garden of Waimea Middle School

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

HPA Elab and Mala‘ai: The Culinary Garden of Waimea Middle School Waimea

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

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

Tropical Edibles Nursery 83-5696 Mamalahoa Highway, Captain Cook, HI, United States

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 […]

How To Write Your Business Plan, and Survival Tips

NHERC 45-539 Plumeria Street, Honoka‘a, HI, United States

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

U.S. Food Safety Program Update

West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

U.S. Food Safety Program Update Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Location: West Hawaii Civic Center, Community Meeting Center-Building G, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 Time: 10:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m. Deadline: July 8, 2013 Dr. Janet McDonald of the FDA will present a current overview of two proposed regulations: “Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce […]

AgCurious

Hale Akoakoa Building, Windward Community College 45-720 Keaahala Rd, Kaneohe, HI, United States

What is the outlook for the Agricultural Industry in Hawaii? Hear from expert farmers on the challenges and rewards of farming. Hear from current students of the GoFarm Hawai’i program. Learn more about the UH program "GoFarm Hawai’i" (www.gofarmhawaii.org), a comprehensive and practical training program built around the real-world needs of tomorrow’s farmers. Download the flyer

Pesticides General Permit Informational Workshop

AAFES Building 5th Floor Conf Rm 919 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI, United States

The Hawaii State Department of Health and the Hawaii State Department of Agriculture are sponsoring an outreach workshop to assist farmers and public entities in complying with the new pesticides rule (HAR Ch. 11-55, Appendix M), adopted in October 2012. If you use pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, rodenticides, or various other substances to control pests, this meeting may apply to you. Of concern is whether these substances will be applied to or will enter waters of the state. Come and find out whether you are required to apply for a Pesticides General Permit, and receive assistance in complying with the new rule. Download the flyer for more information.

Community Work Day at Kalanianaole School Garden

Kalanianaole School 27-330 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Papaikou

Community Work Day at Kalanianaole School Garden Date: Sunday, July 28, 2013 — 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Location: Kalanianaole School, 27-330 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Papaikou Please bring gloves and a water bottle. Lunch provided for registered volunteers. To register, please contact Donna Mitts at dmitts@kohalacenter.org or 808-936-2117