November 2020 The Independent Voice

             The Independent Voice     “Best Agricultural Newsletter in Hawaii” Newsletter of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association                                 November 2020 PO Box 5436 Kailua Kona Hawaii 96745 USA www.konacoffeefarmers.org     info@konacoffeefarmers.org Contents Annual Meeting and Board Election Coffee Leaf Rust Farm Insurance GoFarm Hawaii- Sessions on Taxes Restaurant Recognition Program Brazilian…

Message from Luis F. Aristizabal

Dear Coffee Farmers and Friends, The Coffee Leaf Rust (CLR), Hemileia vastratix was officially reported here in Hawaii during this week. This is a new issue that is expecting to affect the coffee industry in Hawaii. The best strategy for control is by planting coffee plants resistant to CLR. However, right now we do not…