Sign up for the Hawaii Commute Challenge | Go Multimodal | Aug 1-31
When it comes to ground transportation, nearly 70% of Hawaiʻiʻs commuters currently choose to drive alone. The 2023 Commute Challenge aims to change that through a month-long state-wide behavior change initiative through a gamified platforms, participants will be encourages to explore alternative modes of transportation such as walking, biking, carpooling and public transportation throughout the…
Read articleCTAHR 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…
Read articleNSEVP GroupGAP Informational Webinar – June 29th
North Shore EVP is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar on GroupGAP. Hosted on June 29th from 12-1:30 PM, this online event targets fruit and vegetable producers across the state of Hawaii. Registration is required to receive a zoom link. To register, go to http://rb.gy/wgq0y
Read articleCTAHR 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.…
Read articleMalama 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,…
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