Hawaiʻi farmers can learn about disaster recovery at upcoming webinars
The three-part online series offers guidance and practical tools for agricultural producers affected by recent storms.
GoFarm Hawaiʻi is hosting a series of virtual workshops for farmers impacted by recent storms and flooding.
The three sessions are designed to help Hawaiʻi agricultural producers assess storm and flood damage so they can make informed recovery decisions and better prepare for future disasters.
Webinar dates:
Session 1: Monday, Oct. 26 – Topic: Soil, water and crop testing.
Session 2: Monday, Nov. 2 – Topic: Risk assessment and planning tool.
Session 3: Monday, Nov. 16 – Resource tool kit.
All webinars are 5:30-7:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Participants also will learn about GoFarm Hawaiʻi’s soil and agricultural water testing assistance for affected farms. Producers may be eligible for help with laboratory testing costs and guidance on understanding results so they can make informed recovery decisions.
To register or for more information, visit gofarmhawaii.org.
GoFarm Hawaiʻi is a University of Hawaiʻi College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience extension program. Its mission is to enhance Hawaiʻi’s food security and economy by increasing the number of sustainable, local agricultural producers.
