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NR13-03March 11, 2013 HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is currently accepting applications for a new round of organic certification cost-share assistance to organic farmers and organic livestock operators. Renewed federal funding totaling up to $65,000 has been allotted to help Hawaii organic farmers with the cost of organic certification through a cooperative ...
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NR13-04 March 11, 2013 HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) will hold an informational meeting on Maui to present plans for the release of a natural enemy of the fireweed, a plant that is toxic to most livestock and which has infested hundreds of thousands of acres of Maui pasture land. The meeting ...
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HDOA’s Craig Kaneshige was awarded Kauai’s MVP award during Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Week . A ceremony at the State Capitol Auditorium was held on Monday, March 4th. Craig is the only Noxious Weed Specialist working in the Plant Pest Control Branch on Kauai. He has been instrumental in controlling coqui, little fire ants, ...
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HDOA’s exploratory ent0mologist, Dr. Mohsen Ramadan, was interviewed by Howard Dicus on this morning’s Hawaii News Now Sunrise morning show regarding the newly released biocontrol for fireweed. Fireweed is an invasive and toxic plant to cattle and horses which have taken over hundreds of acres of pasture lands, mainly on Maui and Hawaii Island. ...
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Mahalo to the Chocolate Brownie Sundae committee who planned and prepared the great afternoon treat as part of the fundraising effort for the Hawaii Foodbank. Thank you – Jan, Caroline, Laura, Darryl, Val and Gayle (not pictured). (Sorry, the photographer was late and missed capturing the sundae customers) On Wednesday, March 13 at ...
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Feb 28, 2013 Events Begin with Governor’s Proclamation at the Capitol HONOLULU—For the first time, the State of Hawaii will participate in National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), observed from March 4 to 10. Gov. Neil Abercrombie will kick off “Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Week” (HISAW) with a proclamation on March 4 at 10 a.m. ...
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Feb. 20, 2013 NR13-02 BIOCONTROL MOTHS RELEASED TO FIGHT INVASIVE FIREWEED Hawaii Ranchers Assist in Release HONOLULU – After more than 13 years of rigorous research, Hawaii ranchers today joined Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) entomologists at Kahua Ranch on Hawaii Island to release approximately 1,000 Madagascan fireweed moths, Secusio extensa (Arctiidae), which represent the ...
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HDOA Deputy Scott Enright represented Hawaii at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) at its annual meeting last week on Capitol Hill as NASDA encouraged Congress to pass a long-term Farm Bill. See news release from NASDA. Deputy Enright is also meeting with other Members of Congress while on the Hill.
Come visit our islands and enjoy the many activities and attractions showcasing Hawaii’s unique agricultural paradise! FARM TOURS Hawaii Tourism Authority: https://www.gohawaii.com/experiences/eco-tourism/farm-ag-tours BOTANICAL GARDENS: https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/blog/ag-resources/botanical-gardens/ OTHER ATTRACTIONS: OAHU DOLE CANNERY SQUARE (9am – 5pm) FREE Multi-media show depicts story of James Dole and his famouspineapple cannery. Gift shops, Foodcourt; 650 Iwilei Road,Honolulu, 96817; (808) 523-DOLE. DOLE ...
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