The Kona Coffee Farmers Association is hosting its annual Symposium for all coffee growers and agribusinesses on February 25th at the Outrigger Keauhou Resort. It will be full day of coffee-related speakers, information and networking on the issues facing Hawaii farms. It’s an event not to be missed. Register here. The Keynote speaker will be…
KCFA is pleased to announce that Governor Josh Green signed HB2298 into law yesterday! On July 1, 2027, all Kona blend coffee must contain a minimum of 51% Kona beans. This also applies to our sister coffee regions around the state. KCFA’s Suzanne Shriner introduced the bill in a speech before the Governor, Legislators and…
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Aloha HDOA is announcing that the current funding needs to be spent as it expires on June 1, 2023. Please do all your organization can to get your coffee farmers to get their applications in. If you need outreach materials or Melanie Bondera to attend a meeting or event, please let us know. Please send…
Calling all Kona coffee farmers! Submissions for the 2022 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Cupping Competition Coffee open Monday, October 10 and must be received by Monday, October 31 by 4pm. All coffee entered into the competition must be 100% Kona coffee grown in the district of Kona.
The Independent Voice “Best Agricultural Newsletter in Hawaii” Newsletter of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association October 2022 PO Box 5436 Kailua Kona Hawaii 96745 USA www.konacoffeefarmers.org info@konacoffeefarmers.org Contents President’s Report Local Coffee Farmers Brace for Reduced Yields…
HDOA $5000 Grants, FedEx Discount, New Leaf Rust Study Shows Increased Susceptibility, Coffee Quality Factors, USPS Holiday Rates, and more!
Coffee Leaf Rust- Prevention methods and updates on treatment options