Field Day: Cover Crops for High Elevations in Hawai‘i

UH-CTAHR Lalamilo Research Station, 66-1170 Opelo Road, Waimea, HI, United States

University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (UH-CTAHR) scientists and Natural Resources Conservation Service(NRCS) Hawai‘i Chapter have teamed up to evaluate the benefits of cover crops at high elevation in Hawai‘i. A cover crop field trial was established at the Lalamilo Research Station in early December 2013. The objectives of this trial are to collect data to develop a Cover Crop Calculator for Hawai‘i as well as to evaluate the soil health improvement potential of cold climate cover crops including bell bean, winter pea, rye, vetch, crimson clover, oil radish, oat, buckwheat, yellow sweet clover and mustard. Visitors to this field day event will have an opportunity to learn about benefits of cover crops and their "cocktail mix," and to view the growth of different cover crop mixtures at high elevations in Hawai‘i.ing, or materials in alternate format), contact Didi (mddiaz@hawaii.edu) at (808) 887-6183 at least seven days before the activity/event.

Sweet Potato Variety Field Day

UH Waimānalo Experiment Station 41-698 Ahiki Street, Waimānalo, HI, United States

Come see, taste, learn about and propagate the diversity of sweet potato varieties found in Hawai‘i.

Tea 101: Tea Production and Processing Basics

Mealani Experiement Station 64-289 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kamuela, HI, United States

Some of the topics include:
• Introduction and market feasibility of Hawaii grown tea
• The basic types of tea (includes tasting)
• Tea varieties at the station and propagation
• Crop fertility management
• Pest management
• Pruning and harvesting tea
• Hand processing of tea
• Tea processing equipment
• Evaluation of processed tea

$25.00

Water Management Strategies–An Irrigation and Vetiver Workshop

Mulkern Nursery 41-639 Kaulukanu St, Waimanalo, HI, United States

ORCD is hosting a workshop at Mulkern Nursery in Waimanalo aimed at educating Oahu farmers, nursery owners and operators about best management practices. Join us to learn about the following topics: installation of micro-irrigation system, irrigation management techniques to increase water efficiency, conservation benefits of vetiver, and how to successfully establish it. A Tour around Mulkern Nursery will be given during the workshop.

$6.00

Help needed from coffee farmers for CBB studies

Help needed from coffee farmers for CBB studies The coffee industry in Hawai‘i is currently being adversely impacted by the Coffee Berry Borer (CBB). Management techniques are used without knowledge of their effectiveness. Technology such as geographic information systems (GIS) and geostatistics are powerful tools in an integrated management program, and can be used to […]

How to Write a Business Plan

Hawaii Small Business Development Center 75-5722 Kuakini Hwy, Suite 213, Kailua Kona, 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 include business plan financials.

$20

How to Start a Business in Hawai’i

Hawaii Small Business Development Center 75-5722 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

How to Start a Business in Hawai’i Date: Thursday, March 13, 2014 Start Time: Registrations begins at 2:30 p.m.; event starts at 3p.m. End Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Hawaii Small Business Development Center 75-5722 Kuakini Hwy, Suite 213 Kailua Kona Have you ever thought about owning your own business? Is entrepreneurship right for you? How do you get started? […]

$20.00

Social Media and Internet Marketing for Businesses

Hawaii Small Business Development Center 75-5722 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Social Media and Internet Marketing for Businesses Date: March 21, 2014 Start Time: 8:30 a.m. 3/21 End Time: 10:30 a.m. 3/21 Location: Hawaii Community College Manono Campus, 1175 Manono Street, Hilo, HI Polycom to West Hawaii Join the “Social Media Revolution” by marketing your business online and we can show you where to start. Come along with successful entrepreneur, […]

Regional Coaching Clinic

Kahua Ranch 59-564 Kohala Mountain Rd, Kamuela, HI, United States

Regional Coaching Clinic Date: Friday, March 28, 2014 Start Time: 9:00 a.m. End Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Kahua Ranch (hosted by Kohala Mountain Farm Pumpkin Patch), 59-564 Kohala Mountain Rd between mile markers 11 and 12 Learn to breed, grow, and market standard-bred poultry. After you’ve secured your good breeding stock, now it is time to learn the secrets […]

$49.00 – $129.00

Raising Heritage Poultry for Profit and Pleasure

Kahua Ranch 59-564 Kohala Mountain Rd, Kamuela, HI, United States

Raising Heritage Poultry for Profit and Pleasure Date: Saturday, March 29, 2014 Start Time: 9:00 a.m. End Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Kahua Ranch (hosted by Kohala Mountain Farm Pumpkin Patch), 59-564 Kohala Mountain Rd between mile markers 11 and 12 Have you ever tasted farm-fresh eggs or freshly harvested chicken? Many people are now raising their own poultry for […]

$49.00 – $69.00