The Study of Native Hawaiian Plants in the Ahu'pua'a: Bringing Natives Into the School Garden Date: Sunday, September 23, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden - Captain Cook
Meeting to discuss ways to incorporate STEM curriculum into school gardens
Followed by tour of student learning gardens at Hilo Union with 6th grade teacher Debbie Follett
Cooperatives provide vital links between farm and table, serving their communities through a successful business model of member ownership. Consider how cooperative business models will contribute to the future of our local and regional food systems at this six-state conference. Contact:
What is the outlook for the Agricultural Industry in Hawai‘i? Hear from expert farmers on the challenges and rewards of farming. Assess your own readiness to farm. Examine your expectations and constraints related to being a farmer, and assess your current knowledge, skills and physical resources. Worksheets will be provided. Learn more about the new UH program FarmStarter Hawai‘i, a comprehensive and practical training program built around the real world needs of tomorrow’s farmers.
Small Business Fair “Launch Your Dreams into Reality” Date: Saturday, October 13, 2012 Location: Kapi‘olani Community College, Ohia Building 4303 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu Registration: 9:30 a.m. Workshops 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Exhibitors from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Free parking - Lots A, C & D
As a community service, The Entrepreneurship and Small Business Clinic of the University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law in partnership with HTDC is offering FREE sessions up to 45 minutes each to small businesses to discuss their legal questions. The sessions will be conducted by law students in the Clinic, under the supervision of Clinic instructor Greg Kim, a licensed attorney who specializes in business law.
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, Captain Cook
Open to farmers, gardeners, and students from school garden programs. Please come and share saved seed with fellow gardeners, build community food security, and strengthen biodiversity. School gardens should RSVP with Nancy Redfeather.
Hawai‘i Island Seed Production & Seed Saving Basics for Farmers & Gardeners Workshop Dates: Saturday, November 3, 2012 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 4, 2012 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday, November 5, 2012 Optional day of farm field trips for participants. See Web site for more information and registration details.
To provide producers with an update on current FSA, NRCS, and RD programs as well as discuss the Hispanic and Women Farmer and Rancher Claims Process. The claims period closes on March 25, 2013 and details are at www.farmerclaims.gov or calling 888-508-4429. Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to attend or participate in this meeting should contact Diane Ley or call 808-441-2704.
How to Make a Classroom Worm Bin with Donna Mitts
Followed by tour of student learning gardens at Hilo High with Ag. Resource
Teacher Steve Nemeth