The Independent Voice “Best Agricultural Newsletter in Hawaii” Newsletter of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association December 2023 PO Box 5436 Kailua Kona Hawaii 96745 USA www.konacoffeefarmers.org info@konacoffeefarmers.org Contents Message from President Petersen Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Grant Program Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program KCFA…
KCFA BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 3:30 PM by ZOOM CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL Mark Petersen in attendance as presiding officer. Erika Zemby in attendance as secretary. Meeting called to order at 3:30 PM HST. Roll call below. Quorum present. X Carolyn Witcover, Treas. X Clare Wilson X…
The Independent Voice “Best Agricultural Newsletter in Hawaii” Newsletter of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association November 2023 PO Box 5436 Kailua Kona Hawaii 96745 USA www.konacoffeefarmers.org info@konacoffeefarmers.org Contents Message from President Petersen 51% Labeling Sign Up Reminder Product Labeling Background Information…
Hawaiʻi Agricultural Mediation Program Expands Services to Include Labor, Contracts, and More The Hawaiʻi Agricultural Mediation Program (HIAMP) today announced that farmers in the state of Hawaiʻi can now access free mediation services for a broader range of agricultural issues. Since 2012, HIAMP has helped farmers resolve disputes confidentially and for free. Now, with support…
Final $12 Million Settlement Approved, To Class Members of the Coffee Settlement, Black Twig Borer – Background, Black Twig Borer – Details,
Quick Coffee Drying Tip, Step by Step Coffee Drying, Coffee Drying and Storage-Technical, CLR Presentation Recap, Do We Still Need Q Graders?, AND
KCFA Social Event October 25, 2023
Aloha, coffee farmers! In this article, we want to share some information about the life cycle of the Coffee Twig Borer (CTB) and how to manage this pest that can damage your coffee plants. The CTB is a small beetle that belongs to the ambrosia beetle family. It is native to Southeast Asia, but it…
When I first started farming Kona Coffee more than 30 years ago the Black Twig Borer (BTB) was already here. Back then damage was barely noticeable and I considered it a minor threat. In fact, I used to tell other farmers that they didn’t have to worry about the BTB at all. This lack of…
COFFEE DRYING AND STORAGE Presented by the Kona Coffee Farmers Association, September 29th, 2007 Discussion Leader: Kenneth Sheppard, in association with Bob Nelson & Chuck Moss Disclaimer: This is the text of an “in-house” workshop. There may be errors and omissions. KCFA accepts no responsibility for these, and welcomes comments and corrections or other useful…
Coffee Drying Proper drying and storage of parchment is likely the single most important post-harvest quality step, even greater than fermentation and roasting. There are several key aspects for those drying their coffee on-farm. 1. Get beans visibly dry, as fast as possible. a. The longer your parchment stays wet, the greater the risk…
Message from President Petersen
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