April 2026 The Independent Voice
Valuable Resources for Storm Issues, Pruning Workshop Announcement and more
References to Petersen’s article on “Weathering the Wind 04.01.2026
DaMatta, F. M., & Ramalho, J. D. C. (2006). Ecophysiology of coffee growth and production. Brazilian Journal of Plant Physiology, 18(1), 55–81. DaMatta, F. M. (2004). Ecophysiological constraints on the production of shaded and unshaded coffee: a review. Field Crops Research, 86(2–3), 99–114. Cannell, M. G. R. (1974). Factors affecting Arabica coffee bean size in…
March 2026 The Independent Voice
2026 Symposium photos and Presentations, Crop Growers Aid (file by March 13), Coffee Linked to Improved Cognitive Function in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation, Designing Coffee Packaging, Why Honey Bees Matter for Kona Coffee and lots more
February 2026 The Independent Voice
KCFA Symposium, Kauai Coffee, Coffee Agronomy, Understanding Flowering in Coffee and more!
January 2026 The Independent Voice
Lots of excellent Farming advice! Read and learn!
December 2025 The Independent Voice
Message from President Petersen, The Role of Gift Coffee in the Holiday Season, Crop Insurance Farm Assistance Webinar, Coffee at a High School Career Day
KCFA Pruning Seminar – January, Co-Ferments vs. Yeast Inoculation, Dubai Launches Coffee that Cost $1,000/Cup, Hawai’i Coffee Labeling Requirements, CLR Resistant Coffee Trees
NCR Applauds Trump’s Removal of Tariffs on Brazilian Coffee, Study Suggests Coffee Protects Against Atrial Fibrillation,, What Do Chinese Coffee Buyers and Consumers Want?
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November 2025 The Independent Voice
The Independent Voice “Best Agricultural Newsletter in Hawaii” Newsletter of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association …
October 2025 The Independent Voice
Message from President Petersen, October 23, Farmer Get Together, Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Symposium, Post-Harvest Handling to Preserve Quality in Coffee, What are Hawaii Farms Growing, Are We Still Freezing Coffee?, International Coffee Day- October 1st, Invasive Pest Webinar- October 13, From Our Readers, Pest Control Principles Meet Pure Chaos in New Coffee Farm Study, Hawaii Farmers Union United (HFUU) Annual Convention, Study: Moderate Coffee Drinking May Slow Cognitive Decline in Older Adults,
Help a Fellow Farmer, Survey to Detect and Prevent Invasive Bacterial Strains on Hawaii Farms & Nurseries , Slow Foods Tierra Madre Americas, Study: Caffeine May Reduce Effectiveness of Some Bacterial Antibiotics, How Coffee Impacts Your Energy Level, and Study: Coffee Drinking Linked to Healthy Aging & Longevity in Women.
September 2025 The Independent Voice
Message from President Petersen , Where does the industry Stand on Infused Coffee, Potassium and Kona Coffee Quality, The Undervaluation of Shade-Grown Coffee, Kokua Kailua,
Study: Farm Level Bacterial Communities Affect Coffee Flavor, Coffee Can Interfere with Your Medication, Study: Caffeine Keeps the Brain Buzzing During Sleep, Consumer Reports on Coffee, US Coffee Buyers Request Postponement of Brazil Imports, Salute to Sponsor- Simplot Turf & Horticulture and Recipe: Coffee Macadamia Nut Cookies
August 2025 The Independent Voice
Message from President Petersen, 51% At The Federal Level?, Ag Tax is changing. Learn more August 2nd-Webinair,Tariff and Hawaii-Grown Coffee, Transportation Cost Reimbursement, Meeting: Tree Health and Pests/Diseases, How Much Coffee is Too Much?, Kona Coffee: the Path Forward, Burlap Bags in Stock, Coffee Nutrition – From Flower to Fruit, HCA’s Annual Conference, Costa Rica’s Eco-Friendly Coffee Culture, and Building Equity on More than Just Coffee