The Independent Voice “Best Agricultural Newsletter in Hawaii” Newsletter of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association March 2024 PO Box 5436 Kailua Kona Hawaii 96745 USA www.konacoffeefarmers.org info@konacoffeefarmers.org Contents Message from President Petersen Stricter Coffee Labeling Bills Black Twig Borer Webinar HDOA CBB CLR Subsidy Application Update Drinking Coffee Boosts Brain Function and May Make You…
DetailsThe Independent Voice “Best Agricultural Newsletter in Hawaii” Newsletter of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association February 2024 PO Box 5436 Kailua Kona Hawaii 96745 USA www.konacoffeefarmers.org info@konacoffeefarmers.org Contents Message from President Petersen Symposium Volunteers Needed Legislators Introduce Stricter Kona Coffee Labeling Laws Economic Report on Changes in Hawaii’s Coffee…
DetailsHAWAIʻI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hale o nā Luna Maka‘āinana FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2024 House Communications: Cathy S. Lee | 808-587-7242 KONA LEGISLATORS INTRODUCE STRICTER KONA COFFEE LABELING LAWS Measures boost economic support and advocate for local coffee farmers Kona, Hawaiʻi – During the 2024 legislative session, Kona lawmakers have introduced bills dedicated to imposing…
DetailsFINAL 2024 1 17 HDOA Coffee Labeling Report FINAL
Register now for the Symposium at the Outrigger Hotel, held on Friday, March 1. Don’t miss your chance to catch up on all things coffee! A day full of speakers, vendors, and a chance to catch up with fellow farmers. Free to members and $75 for guests. Lunch is included. Sponsors! Join us here and…
DetailsThe Independent Voice “Best Agricultural Newsletter in Hawaii” Newsletter of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association January 2024 PO Box 5436, Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96745 USA www.konacoffeefarmers.org info@konacoffeefarmers.org Contents Message from President Petersen Should Coffee Varieties be “Owned”? There’s a Better Way…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsKCFA 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsHawaiʻi 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…
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