The Hawaii Department of Agriculture is helping to sponsor two free workshops next week. Aquaculture Business Management and Marketing Workshop July 29, 2013 at 9 am – 4 pm UHM Campus Center BallroomPlease register by July 23, 2013 at 5:00 PM via the following link and print the ticket you’ll receive in order to present it at ...
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News Release from the Kauai Invasive Species Committee LIHUE – In an effort to raise the awareness level of the general public as well as residents, the Kauai Invasive Species Committee (KISC) has installed new display signage at the Lihue Airport as well as at the Nawiliwili, Young Brothers facility. The full color signs were ...
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The Hawaii State Farm Fair is next weekend, July 13 & 14 at Kualoa Ranch. Adult admission is $5, and kids and students are FREE! Parking is also FREE! For more information, go to the Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation website at: https://hfbf.org/
News Release from Kauai Invasive Species CommitteeJune 27, 2013 LIHUE – New signs were installed today at the Nawiliwili, Young Brothers facility asking the public to beaware of accidentally bringing invasive species to Kauai. The bright and attractive signs featureinformation about the need to inspect and clean cargo as well as what pests to look ...
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June 27, 2013 The Rural Business—Cooperative Service announces the availability of $2,855,222 in competitive grant funds for the FY 2013 Small Socially-Disadvantaged Producer Grants (SSDPG) program. We are requesting proposals from applicants that will provide technical assistance to small, socially-disadvantaged agricultural producers in rural areas. See https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-06-12/pdf/2013-13867.pdf for more information. Eligible applicants include Cooperative Development ...
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June 27, 2013 WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts with the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Krysta Harden, Nominee for Deputy Secretary, Department of Agriculture Krysta Harden is the Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), a position she has held since ...
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June 26, 2013 Governor Signs Measures in Support of Agriculture HONOLULU – Gov. Neil Abercrombie today signed seven bills related to agriculture, a central component of the state’s economic and environmental sustainability. “Part of Hawaii’s history and way of life, our agriculture industry keeps money in the local economy and supports thriving rural communities,” Gov. ...
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Confused about the issues surrounding genetically modified organisms (GMOs)? Olelo will present a four-day series, GMOs. Dinner? Or Disaster? The shows will cover the pros and cons of the issue over four nights next week Monday thru Thursday beginning at 6:30 p.m. for one hour each night. On Oahu, it will be aired on Channel ...
Read More Olelo Presents the Different Viewpoints about GMO
Agriculture depends on pollinators and to recognize their importance, the public is welcome to join Governor Neil Abercrombie and other officials to proclaim next week as Hawaii Pollinator Week. The Governor will also sign in to law, SB482, which will help honey producers to sell their product with less regulations. The event will be ...
Read More Celebrate Hawaii Pollinators on June 17th at the State Capitol
It’s for real! Kamehameha Schools, Ke Alii Pauahi Foundation and Ulupono are holding a contest for farmers who first develop good business plans, which will help achieve successful agriculture operations. Five-year leases will be awarded on agricultural lands on Oahu, Molokai and Hawaii Island. There are several rounds of the competition. The first deadline is ...
Read More A Farmer’s Dream – A Free Five-Year Lease and Start-Up Funds!