KAMUELA, Hawai‘i—July 18, 2014—A series of special events promoting fresh fruit and vegetables to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants will conclude at the Maku‘u Farmers Market in Puna from 11 a.m. to noon on Sunday, July 27. » Read more
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KAMUELA, Hawai‘i—June 19, 2014—Hawai‘i Island youth are accelerating academically and transforming their futures by participating in summer university programs made accessible with scholarships from The Kohala Center. » Read more
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KAMUELA, Hawai‘i—May 20, 2014—The Kohala Center is seeking Hawai‘i Island high school students and recent graduates to get their hands dirty this summer as paid interns with its Beginning Farmer-Rancher Development Program. Students may apply now for the program’s two-week agriculture summer internships to be held June 16–27 and July 14–25. Sessions will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Monday–Friday and are based at the program’s Ka Hua ‘Aina farm in Honoka‘a. » Read more
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KAMUELA, Hawai‘i—May 5, 2014—Hawai‘i Island farmers and distributors can find out how to sell farm-fresh fruits and vegetables to local schools during upcoming free informational meetings with Glenna Owens, director of the School Food Services Branch of the Hawai‘i Department of Education. » Read more
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KAMUELA, Hawai‘i—April 10, 2014—Online registration is now available for a weeklong series of educational events for school garden educators, teachers, and others passionate about improving student wellness, cognitive development, and engaging deeper learning. Taking place June 7–12 in Waimea on Hawai‘i Island, the four professional development events focus on the effectiveness of school gardens as an instructional strategy for both nutritional education and hands-on learning in core subject areas. » Read more
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KAMUELA, Hawai‘i—April 10, 2014—Online registration is now available for a weeklong series of educational events for school garden educators, teachers, and others passionate about improving student wellness, cognitive development, and engaging deeper learning. » Read more
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KAMUELA, Hawai‘i—March 6, 2014—A yearlong study of issues and challenges faced by Hawai‘i’s organic food industry recently concluded with the issuance of a final report. The report, “Growing Organics: Moving Hawai‘i’s Organic Industry Forward,” puts forth 58 recommendations to increase organic food production and distribution, improve access to technical assistance, promote producer and consumer education, reduce costs, and foster greater advocacy for certified organic food production in Hawai‘i, among others. » Read more
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KAMUELA, Hawai‘i—January 21, 2014—The Mellon-Hawai‘i Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for the 2014-15 academic year. More information and application materials are available online at https://kohalacenter.org/mellon/about.html. The application deadline is February 28. » Read more
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KAMUELA, Hawai‘i—January 7, 2014—The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation recently announced it would renew its support of the Mellon-Hawai‘i Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for an additional three years. » Read more
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Maku‘u Farmers Market event promotes healthier choices
/in HISGN Media Releases, Laulima Media Releases, Media Releases /by adminKAMUELA, Hawai‘i—July 18, 2014—A series of special events promoting fresh fruit and vegetables to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants will conclude at the Maku‘u Farmers Market in Puna from 11 a.m. to noon on Sunday, July 27.
» Read more
New study examines public transit options on Hawai‘i Island
/in Media Releases /by adminKAMUELA, Hawai‘i—July 8, 2014—Hawai‘i Island could reduce fossil fuel use by implementing some short-term, high-impact solutions, according to a new report prepared for The Kohala Center by researchers from University of Michigan School of Natural Resources and Environment.
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Island youth expand their futures through university programs
/in Media Releases /by adminKAMUELA, Hawai‘i—June 19, 2014—Hawai‘i Island youth are accelerating academically and transforming their futures by participating in summer university programs made accessible with scholarships from The Kohala Center.
» Read more
High school agricultural internships offer stipends
/in Kū I Ka Māna Media Releases, Media Releases /by adminKAMUELA, Hawai‘i—May 20, 2014—The Kohala Center is seeking Hawai‘i Island high school students and recent graduates to get their hands dirty this summer as paid interns with its Beginning Farmer-Rancher Development Program. Students may apply now for the program’s two-week agriculture summer internships to be held June 16–27 and July 14–25. Sessions will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Monday–Friday and are based at the program’s Ka Hua ‘Aina farm in Honoka‘a.
» Read more
Selling fresh fruits and vegetables to island schools
/in HISGN Media Releases, Laulima Media Releases, Media Releases /by adminKAMUELA, Hawai‘i—May 5, 2014—Hawai‘i Island farmers and distributors can find out how to sell farm-fresh fruits and vegetables to local schools during upcoming free informational meetings with Glenna Owens, director of the School Food Services Branch of the Hawai‘i Department of Education.
» Read more
School garden events focus on professional development
/in HISGN News, Media Releases /by liamKAMUELA, Hawai‘i—April 10, 2014—Online registration is now available for a weeklong series of educational events for school garden educators, teachers, and others passionate about improving student wellness, cognitive development, and engaging deeper learning. Taking place June 7–12 in Waimea on Hawai‘i Island, the four professional development events focus on the effectiveness of school gardens as an instructional strategy for both nutritional education and hands-on learning in core subject areas.
» Read more
School garden events focus on professional development
/in HISGN Media Releases, Media Releases /by adminKAMUELA, Hawai‘i—April 10, 2014—Online registration is now available for a weeklong series of educational events for school garden educators, teachers, and others passionate about improving student wellness, cognitive development, and engaging deeper learning.
» Read more
Hawai‘i organic foods industry analysis released
/in Laulima Media Releases, Media Releases /by adminKAMUELA, Hawai‘i—March 6, 2014—A yearlong study of issues and challenges faced by Hawai‘i’s organic food industry recently concluded with the issuance of a final report. The report, “Growing Organics: Moving Hawai‘i’s Organic Industry Forward,” puts forth 58 recommendations to increase organic food production and distribution, improve access to technical assistance, promote producer and consumer education, reduce costs, and foster greater advocacy for certified organic food production in Hawai‘i, among others.
» Read more
Native Hawaiian academic fellowship program accepting applications
/in Media Releases, Mellon Media Releases /by adminKAMUELA, Hawai‘i—January 21, 2014—The Mellon-Hawai‘i Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for the 2014-15 academic year. More information and application materials are available online at https://kohalacenter.org/mellon/about.html. The application deadline is February 28.
» Read more
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awards $500,000 to The Kohala Center to continue doctoral and postdoctoral fellowship program
/in Media Releases, Mellon Media Releases /by adminKAMUELA, Hawai‘i—January 7, 2014—The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation recently announced it would renew its support of the Mellon-Hawai‘i Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for an additional three years.
» Read more