Free workshop with Colombian CBB expert Luis Aristizabal!  Luis Aristizabal is coming back to Kona. In 2012, he revolutionized the way we look at our fields. Now, he’s here to talk on how to better control CBB through effective harvesting, and next-level methods of IPM. Colombia manages infestation levels of under 3 percent. How…
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Best Practice for 100% Kona Coffee Farmers. OMRI is placing one of the inert compounds in Mycotrol O on the “Prohibited” list. On or about August 28th, all organic certifiers will be notified that Mycotrol is delisted and is no longer acceptable for organic application. Be warned that if Mycotrol shows up on your spray…
Hello fellow KCFA Members, Our Harvest Fundraiser, a celebration of 100% Kona Coffee, is in 9 days! The date is August 13 and the place is Daylight Mind Coffee in Waterfront Row, on Alii Drive from 5-9pm. Id like to ask you to attend and and to show your support.I believe we are fortunate to…
Thank you to our generous Sponsors and to those of you who have already bought tickets! You all are simply awesome! It’s going to be a wonderful evening.There is still time left so don’t hesitate to be part of the Celebrate 100% Kona party!
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