So, you think your CBB trap is full of CBB? Well, think again! Even with magnification, distinguishing CBB (Coffee Berry Borer) from BTB (Black Twig Borer), and even TNB (Tropical Nut Borer) is difficult. A standard low-power microscope (2-3x) is not sufficient to determine whether the hairs on the back of your beetle are short…
The Independent Voice Newsletter of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association July 2013 PO Box 5436 Kailua Kona Hawaii 96745 USA www.konacoffeefarmers.org info@konacoffeefarmers.org Contents Legislative Update Bill 79 (GMO) Testimony Interesting Contradiction Coffee Talk Black Twig Borer Recipe – Lamb Chops/Kona Coffee Rub EDITOR: Clare Wilson LEGISLATIVE UPDATE – Hawaii County Council…
Click IP-31 to see the publication dated 6.10.13. Suzanne Shriner, KCFA Member, was an integral part of this effort. From CTAHR: Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to helping the coffee growers in Hawaii control CBB. We understand that there is great work happening in the lab and fields with researchers and farmers trying…
The report on June 6th of Axis Deer in North Kona turned out to be Mouflon Sheep. But you can see they are very similar. The Big Island Invasive Species Committee quickly reacted to the report and sent this to help us all. As you can see in the photo below, it is nearly impossible…
The Independent Voice Newsletter of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association June 2013 PO Box 5436 Kailua Kona Hawaii 96745 USA …
The Independent Voice Newsletter of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association May 2013 PO Box 5436 Kailua Kona Hawaii 96745 USA …
PRESS RELEASE KONA COFFEE FARMERS ASSOCIATION P O Box 5436, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96745 April 30, 2013 Contact: Anita Kelleher, Kona Coffee Farmers Association — “Anita Kelleher” <anitakelleher@bellsouth.net> Tel. 305-934-2248 SAFEWAY SETTLES KONA COFFEE BLEND MISLABELING LAWSUIT Safeway Stores has settled a federal court lawsuit brought by a California consumer alleging damages from deceptive labeling of…
Very successful and really cheery time was had by all! And thank you to Bob Kraus for the wonderful array of photos at our Annual Fundraiser which was a warm and wonderful evening. Don’t miss it next year! The planning has already begun! Click on thumbnails below to enlarge the photo
US Senator Mazie Hirono Asks USDA’s Secretary of Agriculture to Address Kona’s CBB Emergency here: 4 15 13 letter to Secretary Vilsack
The KCFA is a non-profit, all volunteer organization of over 300 members, with only active Kona Coffee farmers having the ability to vote. Our annual Fundraiser allows us to continue our important work. What do we do? During the course of a year, proceeds from our annual fundraiser allow us to offer a Small Farmer Expo…