Kona Kai Scandal of 1996- from Gerald Kinro’s “A Cup of Aloha” pub. 2003, pages 109-111
Page 109 (and below 110-111) pages 110 Page 111
Musician/Coffee Farmer
almost 6 years ago, in September 2010
From KCFA’s Pest and Disease Committee Have you ever brought in green coffee from outside the Big Island? Did you know there are strict rules on the importation of green coffee? Recently, a shipping box from a mainland green coffee retailer was spotted at the post office. Could this put us all at risk, again?…
Discounted FedEx Rates for KCFA Members
A key benefit of Membership is a FedEx discount that includes reduced rates to the mainland, inter-island, and international. To enroll, please open a FedEx account at https://www.fedex.com/register/#/contact and then email robyn.mederich@fedex.com to learn more about the discounts you will receive and how to get started. She will also make sure you get free packaging…
June 2016 – The Independent Voice
Legislative Update, KCFA HDOA Grant Ending Early!!, HDoa Subsidy Program Begins Soon, SHAC Vendor Change, KFCA is Ten Years Old: 2006-2016, Makana o Aloha – farmer tips, Coffee as a Mosquito Repellent, Recipe: Coffee Shortbread Bars and..Write to Us
Coffee Talk: Q & A
Coffee Talk- Recent Questions and Answers
May 3, 2016 Vertical/Shoot Selection Workshop with photos
click on photo to enlarge… KCFA held its popular annual Vertical/Shoot Selection Coffee Talk workshop at Bob Nelson’s well maintained farm in Kainaliu. Bob Smith and Bob Nelson gave their expertise to a group of about 30 interested farmers. Also, Cheresa Coles and John Quinn, Research Statisticians with the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service…
May 2016 – The Independent Voice
Vertical Selection Workshop, Aulani Disney Resort Update, Time to Fertilize Now, Luis Aristizabal Now in Hawaii, HDOA Grant Ending Soon, Beauveria Subsidy Options, Scam Alert
Legislative Update, Benefits of Old-Growth Forests, Did You Know?, Recipe – Coffee Fudge Sauce, Write to Us
More Good News about Coffee
Coffee Linked to Decreased Risk of Colorectal Cancer The University of Southern California (USC) Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: New study links coffee consumption to decreased risk of colorectal cancer Whether you like your coffee black, decaf, half-caff or even instant, feel free to drink up. Researchers at the University of…
April 2016 – The Independent Voice
EXPO – Making Coffee Connections, KCFA HDOA Bb Grant Updates, Legislative Update, Spring Cleaning, Handy Hint, Beetle Causing Ohia Fungus, Bee Supportive, Membership Chair Introduction
March 2016 – The Independent Voice
EXPO – Mark your Calendar!, “Kona Coffee” Macadamia Cookies, Mycotrol is Back, Hawaii Island Agriculture Quick Facts, Improve your Farmer Listing, Kamehameha Schools Workshop, Legislative Update, Coffee Protects Liver, Biosecurity at the Farm Level, Perky Pastries from Coffee Flour