We’ve had the Political support of Hawaii County and State in the following: Hawaii County Council Resolution No. 18-06 Hawaii County Resolution No. 417-07 Hawaii State Democratic Party-2008 KCFA’s Legislative Objectives are set forth in our four formal Position Statements: “Green Coffee Imports”, “10 Percent Blend Law”, “Truth-in-Labeling”, and “GMO Coffee Position”. Green Coffee Imports-Position…
KONA COFFEE FARMERS ASSOCIATION RESOLUTION OF MARCH 18, 2009 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE VIDEO CONFERENCING IN ORDER TO END THE DISENFRANCHISEMENT OF OUTER ISLAND RESIDENTS FROM EFFECTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS PROCESS WHEREAS, the current State Legislative system of short-notice hearings and testimony on proposed legislation essentially disenfranchises ordinary…
On January 27, 2009 we were treated to an inspiring discussion with Professor Beth Barham from the University of Missouri at Columbia, Missouri about the procedure of establishing geographical origin.
2 Truth-in-Labeling Bills were introduced by Representative Denny Coffman for the 2009 Legislature but did not get out of Committee. HB448- “Truth-in-Labeling for Hawaii-Grown Agricultural Products” HB931-“Truth-in-Labeling for Hawaii-Grown Coffees” Despite his good intentions…well – denied again. Auwe!
January 10, 2009 Sharpening & Pruning Workshop held at Pau Hana Estate Always worthwhile
EXPO! 2009 January 30, 2009 Friday- Old Airport Pavilion SPEAKER SCHEDULE 10:30 to 10:50 Chuck Moss, Grainpro 11:00 to 11:20 Elsie Burbano, Twig Borer 11:30 to 11:50 Dr. Soojin Jun, Coffee Markers, PP 12:00 to 12:20 Andrew Hetzel, Coffee Cupping, PP 12:30 to 12:50 Bob Smith, Pruning 1:00 to1:20 Deborah Ward, Transition to Organic, PP…
TOOL SHARPENING AND PRUNING WORKSHOP When? SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2009 at 1:30 P.M. Registration & Refreshments at 1 pm with Workshop to follow Where? PAU HANA ESTATE FARM-82-1250 KIAI RDÂ ABOVE CHOICEMART,CAPTAIN COOK mauka. CALL 328-8099 FOR DIRECTIONS. Carol Weaver and Sandy Masterson will talk about the importance of keeping your pruning tools sharpened with a…
A Great time was had by all + we had a successful auction as well!