#Big Island agriculture
Growing resilience: Workshop series supports small farms, community-based agriculture
Series begins this weekend with a soil health field day at HIP Agriculture Farm in Kapaʻau; additional workshops are scheduled each weekend throughout all of June, giving participants chance to learn alongside local farmers, educators and community leaders.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 19-25: Kenny Endo 50th anniversary, Hala Festival, Christafari, Farm Fest, Volcano Renaissance Faire and more
There’s several parties going on during the next week right here, so it’s time to come together and have a good time, Big Island. Come on now. It’s up to you. What’s your pleasure? Check out this week’s top 10 things to do now!
Inaugural Hāmākua festival brings together former sugar workers; highlights new agricultural path
The Hāmākua Agricultural Cooperative, formed in 1994 to help displaced sugar workers and their families, provided information about new opportunities at the Hāmākua County Fair.
Partnership promotes a more vibrant local food economy in Kohala
The Hāwī-based Kohala Food Hub aggregates and markets food for small and mid-scale farmers who use regenerative and organic management practices.
Hawai‘i International Tropical Fruit Conference Set For Fall
The multi-day conference is presented by the statewide Hawai‘i Tropical Fruit Growers (HTFG) and is open to the public.
Greenhouse Construction Bill Passes Third Reading in House
Testifiers in support of HB 2192 stated that the bill is necessary to support local producers to make farming more profitable and productive across Hawai’i.
Make Mine Chocolate: Lavaloha Chocolate Farms
Those looking for a more adventurous food-related experience, save room for dessert and head to Lavaloha Chocolate Farms for a fun, tasty chocolate-lovers experience.
UH Hilo Students Test Grow Exotic Rice
Horticultural students at UH Hilo are conducting trials on the potential economic viability of growing exotic rice cultivars in East Hawaiʻi.
Taste of Hawaiian Range Gala Returns
Hawai‘i Island will celebrate its agriculture at the Taste of Hawaiian Range gala.
DOA Deputy Muranaka Visits Big Island
Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture Deputy to the Chairperson Glenn Muranaka traveled to the Big Island on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
Rainforest Gardening Workshop at Volcano Art Center
“Edible Gardening & Landscaping in the Rainforest” will be held at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus on Saturday, March 4.
UH to Honor Innovative Big Island Nurseryman
Big Island anthurium grower Eric Tanouye has been selected to receive one of the UH College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources’ top honors for 2017.
Meeting for Specialty Crop Farmers Scheduled
Providing Hawai‘i with locally-grown Christmas trees will support import replacement and promote the “Buy Local, It Matters” message.
Entries Sought for Agricultural Business Plan Contest
Kamehameha Schools and Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Foundation are encouraging aspiring island farmers and entrepreneurs to enter the Mahi‘ai Match‐up, an agricultural business plan contest.
Food Business Workshops Offered in March
Food business workshops will be offered islandwide next month for entrepreneurs, farmers, and restaurateurs looking to diversify their revenue streams with specialty food products.
Big Island Farmers, Ranchers to Receive USDA Agricultural Census
A key opportunity for farmers and ranchers to have their voice heard will be landing in island mailboxes soon.
Petition for Property Tax Agricultural Use Dedication Due Sept. 4
September 4 is the deadline to submit a petition to the County Real Property Tax office to participate in the Agriculture Use Dedication program.
