August 2026 The Independent Voice
“Best Agricultural Newsletter in Hawaii” Newsletter of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association …
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KCFA Potluck, El Nino, lots of valuable Foliar information,
Hawaiʻi Grown Partnership for Agriculture Grant and more
County Letter regarding Road Signs
RESPONSE FROM COUNTY Spielman, ;Aaron.Spielman@hawaiicounty.gov You Segawa, Wesley;Azevedo, Neil;Holzman-Escareno, Juliana Aloha Mr. Petersen – Thank you for taking my call this afternoon. I am in receipt of your letter dated June 20, 2026, re: clarification on sign ordinance for KCFA members. Staff has prepared the following comments. Please also refer to Chapter 3 Sign…
DetailsReferences for Foliar Nutrition July 2026
References CitedAlloway (2008). Zinc in soils and crop nutrition. International Zinc Association. Fageria et al. (2009). Foliar micronutrient efficiency. Journal of Plant Nutrition. Fernández & Brown (2013). Foliar fertilization mechanisms and nutrient mobility. Hort Science. Reis et al. (2015). Magnesium foliar application in coffee. Revista Brasileira de Ciência do Solo. Santos et al. (2015). …
DetailsHawaiʻi Grown Partnership for Agriculture Grant
STEP 1: Check Your Acreage Before you do anything else, determine if your farming operation meets the minimum acreage requirements for HiGPA eligibility: Floriculture: 1 acre minimum Orchardists (coffee, macadamia nuts, papaya, cacao): 4 acres minimum If you don’t meet these minimums, you are not eligible for this grant. No need to proceed further. If you DO meet…
DetailsJune 2026 The Independent Voice
The Independent Voice June 2026 Contents Greetings from President Peterson Growing Bigger, Sweeter Coffee Kona Earthquake Caused Catastrophic Water Supply Damage Ka’u Coffee Festival 2026 The History of Ka’u Coffee Dave Barry Quote How Coffee Packaging Design Influences Trust, Clarity and Sales The War in Iran is Making Coffee Production More Expensive The Social…
DetailsMark Petersen’s References for June 2026 Newsletter
References Water & Physiology Bertrand, B. et al. (2012). Environmental effects on coffee bean chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13580-012-0128-8 (doi.org in Bing) Carr, M.K.V. (2001). The water relations and irrigation requirements of coffee. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0014479701001020 (doi.org in Bing) Cannell, M.G.R. (1985). Physiology of coffee bean filling. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-4290(85)90093-3 (doi.org in Bing) DaMatta, F.M. et al. (2007).…
DetailsKCFA Trail Run Fundraiser: Event Concept & Budget
Supporting Truth‑in‑Labeling for Kona Coffee Event Overview KCFA proposes hosting a community‑centered trail running event—offering a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon—to raise funds and awareness for the ongoing effort to clarify and strengthen Kona coffee labeling enforcement through the FDA for application the United States. The event will highlight the authenticity, heritage, and agricultural…
DetailsVertical Selection Hints
KCFA Workshop – Vertical Selection Saturday, May 2. 2026 with Bob Smith and Bob Nelson Purpose: To select new vigorous shoots to insure high yielding verticals for the crop in 3 years. The process of pruning opens up the light and growth space for new shoots. GOAL: Select 3-4 strong shoots METHOD: Start at the…
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Valuable Resources for Storm Issues, Pruning Workshop Announcement and more
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