Announcements

CTAHR to Host Organic Agriculture Mini-Conference – June 19-20th

University of Hawaii’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources is hosting an organic agriculture virtual mini-conference on June 19-20. Conference presentations will focus on organic farming (basics, benefits and practices), transitioning to organic farming, and recent results of applied research in sustainable and organic farming. Registration is required at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/organic-transitioning-to-organic-and-sustainable-agriculture-conference-tickets-641651686467. Please see flyer for more…

CTAHR Hosts Workshop on Cultivating Farm Food Safety: Strategies & Tools for Worker Training, June 5th

University of Hawaii’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources Cooperative Extension is hosting a workshop on farm food safety training. This workshop will cover strategies and tools to train employees and volunteer farm workers who handle fresh produce. Farm owners, managers, supervisors, and anyone responsible for farm food safety training are encouraged to attend.…

CTAHR to Host Mini-Conference for Organic, Transitioning to Organic & Sustainable Agriculture Practices June 19-20

Malama Kauai Opens The FEED Orchard Grant For Kauai Based Famers

Malama Kauai’s FEED Orchard Grants are intended to increase fruit production to fill market gaps and increase local fruit made available to food access programs. The FEED Orchard Grant Package includes: $1,500 in mature food trees of your choice to install on your farm (must have low WRA score) $500 for orchard expansion supplies: compost,…

From Start to Finish: Public EV Charging Installation Webinar

Do you know of any businesses, shopping centers, or other property owners interested in installing public EV charger stations (EVCS)? Join us on Thursday, June 1st at 10:00 AM on Zoom for tips to navigate the permitting process, find incentives to lower installation costs, and keep charging infrastructure in working order. You’ll hear from Blue Planet, Kaua’i Island Utility Cooperative, County of Kauaʻi, current…

HDOA Micro-Grant for Food Security Program Opens

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is now accepting applications for the popular Micro-Grant for Food Security Program (MGFSP). This is the third year of the grant program which provides support for small-scale gardening, herding and livestock operations to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food in food insecure communities. A total of…

Lihue Business Association 2023 Legislative Update

The Lihue Business Association (LBA) will be hosting a meeting for its 2023 Legislative Update where they will discuss with Kauai legislators. Legislators will provide an overview of the legislative session, bills and their effect on Kauai. The meeting is free and open to the public. Where: Duke’s Restaurant, 3610 Rice St, Lihue, HI 96766…

Ola Pono O Kauaʻi Conference

The Kaua’i Rural Health Association is presenting the Ola Pono o Kaua’i Conference at the convention hall June 7th and 8th. The conference runs from 9 AM to 3 PM both days. See the flyer below for more details. Click here to sign up or scan the QR code on the flyer below.

CTAHR Virtual Workshop on Avocado Lace Bug Control, Avocado Grafting and General Management, Friday May 5th, 5-7:30pm

The University of Hawaii’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources and the East-Oahu Farm Bureau are hosting a free virtual workshop on grafting and management techniques to mitigate Avocado Lace Bug (ALB) infestation. First discovered in 2019 on Oahu, ALB is a recent invasive pest in Hawaii that can cause defoliation and ultimately reduce…