Sunday, April 26, 2020—Please join us for an informal talk story to discuss the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on your farm. The goals of this virtual gathering are for producers to share their experiences, discuss opportunities that have surfaced, and strengthen Hawai‘i’s agricultural industry through increased collaboration.
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Wednesday, April 22, 2020—This virtual meeting is intended for commercial agriculture businesses seeking to improve their accounting knowledge and skills by using accounting software (such as QuickBooks) for farm financial recordkeeping. The course will cover topics such as chart of accounts set-up, cash receipts, accounts receivable, cash disbursements, and more. Participation is free, but advance registration is required. Space is limited to 10 participants. Contact Eric Bowman at ebowman@kohalacenter.org for more information. Contact Eric Bowman at ebowman@kohalacenter.org or 808-887-6411 with questions.
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February 29, 2020—A day-long journey featuring classroom instruction and hands-on, in-field experience. Featuring Glenn Teves, Assistant Extension Agent, CTAHR / UH Mānoa; Jay Bost, Farm Coach and Site Manager, GoFarm Hawai‘i; and Melanie Willich, Ph.D., Director of Applied ‘Āina-Based Agriculture, The Kohala Center.
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Sunday, September 22, 2019—Hosted by Evan Ryan, author of Hawai‘i Home Gardens: Growing Vegetables in the Subtropics Using Holistic Methods. Discover the art and culture of stewarding plants and seeds, participate in a seed-saving workshop, and learn how to conduct successful variety trials in your garden and more. Bring seeds and plant cuttings to share, and meet others interested in improving local food security. Attendance is free, but space is limited.
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Saturday, September 21, 2019—Hosted by Gerry Herbert and Nancy Redfeather with special guests. Clean, share seed, and taste crops grown during Kona’s “wet season”; learn about vegetative propagation of tropical food crops and take home some cuttings; discover fresh and free seed at the Kailua-Kona seed library; take the once-a-year Kawanui Farm Tour; and more. Attendance is $10 per person and space is limited to 15 participants.
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September 17–20, 2019—This QuickBooks workshop is intended for businesses actively producing agricultural crops for commercial sales. It is best suited for those who want to increase their accounting skills by using QuickBooks (QB) software for farm financial recordkeeping. Registrants should already be using QuickBooks (desktop or online version) and have some accounting experience.
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Saturday, August 17, 2019—Learn about good agricultural practices and farm food safety at this workshop presented by Luisa F. Castro, Ph.D., agricultural food safety program manager for Hawaii Department of Agriculture. The session will share information about basic food safety guidelines, regulatory requirements, and risk management tools for your operation.
Saturday, August 3, 2019—Learn about good agricultural practices and farm food safety at this workshop presented by Luisa F. Castro, Ph.D., agricultural food safety program manager for Hawaii Department of Agriculture. The session will share information about basic food safety guidelines, regulatory requirements, and risk management tools for your operation.
Saturday, March 30, 2019—Participants will learn about propagation, cultivation, and harvesting of Hawaiian medicinal herbs including māmaki, ‘ōlena, and more. Class is free but pre-registration is requested. Call 808-969-9220 to sign up.
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November 17, 2018–August 10, 2019—The Kohala Center’s Beginning Farmer-Rancher Development Program is a nine-month course that includes 188 hours of classroom training, online coursework, on-farm demonstrations and workshops, and field trips, as well as a student-selected assignment.
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Talk story with Hawai‘i’s farmers
/in BFRDP Past Events, HISGN Past Events, HPSI Past Events, RCBDS Past Events /by adminSunday, April 26, 2020—Please join us for an informal talk story to discuss the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on your farm. The goals of this virtual gathering are for producers to share their experiences, discuss opportunities that have surfaced, and strengthen Hawai‘i’s agricultural industry through increased collaboration.
Introduction to Accounting for Hawai‘i Farmers
/in AgriLogic Past Events, BFRDP Past Events, HPSI Past Events, RCBDS Past Events /by admin(Webinar)
Wednesday, April 22, 2020—This virtual meeting is intended for commercial agriculture businesses seeking to improve their accounting knowledge and skills by using accounting software (such as QuickBooks) for farm financial recordkeeping. The course will cover topics such as chart of accounts set-up, cash receipts, accounts receivable, cash disbursements, and more. Participation is free, but advance registration is required. Space is limited to 10 participants. Contact Eric Bowman at ebowman@kohalacenter.org for more information. Contact Eric Bowman at ebowman@kohalacenter.org or 808-887-6411 with questions.
(Webinar)
Seed saving and production workshop
/in BFRDP Past Events, HISGN Past Events, HPSI Past Events, RCBDS Past Events /by admin(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island)
February 29, 2020—A day-long journey featuring classroom instruction and hands-on, in-field experience. Featuring Glenn Teves, Assistant Extension Agent, CTAHR / UH Mānoa; Jay Bost, Farm Coach and Site Manager, GoFarm Hawai‘i; and Melanie Willich, Ph.D., Director of Applied ‘Āina-Based Agriculture, The Kohala Center.
(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island)
Hawai‘i Seed Fest: Local Seeds for Local Needs
/in BFRDP Past Events, HISGN Past Events, HPSI Past Events, RCBDS Past Events /by admin(Makawao, Maui)
Sunday, September 22, 2019—Hosted by Evan Ryan, author of Hawai‘i Home Gardens: Growing Vegetables in the Subtropics Using Holistic Methods. Discover the art and culture of stewarding plants and seeds, participate in a seed-saving workshop, and learn how to conduct successful variety trials in your garden and more. Bring seeds and plant cuttings to share, and meet others interested in improving local food security. Attendance is free, but space is limited.
(Makawao, Maui)
Hawai‘i Seed Fest: Local Seeds for Local Needs
/in BFRDP Past Events, HISGN Past Events, HPSI Past Events, RCBDS Past Events /by admin(Honalo, Hawai‘i Island)
Saturday, September 21, 2019—Hosted by Gerry Herbert and Nancy Redfeather with special guests. Clean, share seed, and taste crops grown during Kona’s “wet season”; learn about vegetative propagation of tropical food crops and take home some cuttings; discover fresh and free seed at the Kailua-Kona seed library; take the once-a-year Kawanui Farm Tour; and more. Attendance is $10 per person and space is limited to 15 participants.
(Honalo, Hawai‘i Island)
Accounting and QuickBooks for Farmers
/in BFRDP Past Events, HPSI Past Events, RCBDS Past Events /by admin(Kahului, Maui)
September 17–20, 2019—This QuickBooks workshop is intended for businesses actively producing agricultural crops for commercial sales. It is best suited for those who want to increase their accounting skills by using QuickBooks (QB) software for farm financial recordkeeping. Registrants should already be using QuickBooks (desktop or online version) and have some accounting experience.
(Kahului, Maui)
Food Safety and Good Agricultural Practices
/in BFRDP Past Events, HISGN Past Events, HPSI Past Events, RCBDS Past Events /by admin(Hāwī, Hawai‘i Island)
Saturday, August 17, 2019—Learn about good agricultural practices and farm food safety at this workshop presented by Luisa F. Castro, Ph.D., agricultural food safety program manager for Hawaii Department of Agriculture. The session will share information about basic food safety guidelines, regulatory requirements, and risk management tools for your operation.
(Hāwī, Hawai‘i Island)
Food Safety and Good Agricultural Practices
/in BFRDP Past Events, HISGN Past Events, HPSI Past Events, RCBDS Past Events /by admin(Captain Cook, Hawai‘i Island)
Saturday, August 3, 2019—Learn about good agricultural practices and farm food safety at this workshop presented by Luisa F. Castro, Ph.D., agricultural food safety program manager for Hawaii Department of Agriculture. The session will share information about basic food safety guidelines, regulatory requirements, and risk management tools for your operation.
(Captain Cook, Hawai‘i Island)
Grow Your Own Lā‘au
/in BFRDP Past Events, HISGN Past Events, HPSI Past Events, RCBDS Past Events /by liam(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island)
Saturday, March 30, 2019—Participants will learn about propagation, cultivation, and harvesting of Hawaiian medicinal herbs including māmaki, ‘ōlena, and more. Class is free but pre-registration is requested. Call 808-969-9220 to sign up.
(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island)
Beginning Farmer-Rancher Development Program (through August 2019)
/in BFRDP Past Events, HISGN Past Events, HPSI Past Events, RCBDS Past Events /by liam(Honoka‘a, North Kohala, South Kona, Ka‘ū, Hawai‘i Island)
November 17, 2018–August 10, 2019—The Kohala Center’s Beginning Farmer-Rancher Development Program is a nine-month course that includes 188 hours of classroom training, online coursework, on-farm demonstrations and workshops, and field trips, as well as a student-selected assignment.
(Honoka‘a, North Kohala, South Kona, Ka‘ū, Hawai‘i Island)