Presentation from first morning of Dr. Aristizabal’s workshop in Kona
CBB Biology & Ecology PRESENTATION
Monitoring CBB & Making Decisions PRESENTATION-August 24, 2012
from Dr. LuisĀ Ā Aristizabal’s presentation on Friday, August 24th. How to easily and accurately sample and monitor the CBB population on your farm.Ā Includes description of CBB’s position in the bean (AB versus CD) and how to make decisions on spray or treatment from thereĀ How to easily and accurately sample and monitor the CBB population on…
KCFA SUPPORT OF CALIFORNIA BALLOT PROPOSITION 37 AND CONSUMERS
RESOLUTION OF THE KONA COFFEE FARMERS ASSOCIATIONĀ IN SUPPORT OF CALIFORNIA BALLOT PROPOSITION 37 AND CONSUMERSā RIGHT TO KNOW WHEREAS, the membership of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association is predominantly made up of small-scale farmers who produce one of the world’s premier specialty crops–100% Kona Coffee; WHEREAS, specialty agricultural crops (including Kona and other Hawaii-grown coffees)…
Question #5 – Support for Kona Coffee & Farmers
Question: Do you have additional thoughts as to how you can promote and protect the Kona Coffee name and support the farmers who grow this heritage Hawaii-grown crop? US SENATE Mazie Hirono: We must make sure our coffee farmers have access to water so they can have a robust harvest. We must also examine and…
Question #4 – Service of 100% Hawaiian Coffees
DNR = Did Not Respond Question: If elected, will you commit to exclusively serve 100% Hawaii-grown coffee (including 100% Kona Coffee) at events sponsored by your office? US SENATE Ed Case Mazie Hirono…………………………………….YES Linda Lingle…YES Comments Hirono: I proudly serve Kona coffee and Hawaiian food to constituents that visit my offices and I would continue…
Question #3 – Video Conferencing of Legislative Hearings
DNR = Did Not Respond QUESTION: If elected, will you affirmatively work for implementation of a system for remote video testimony from the Outer Islands? If yes, what do you pledge to do? US SENATE Ed Case Mazie Hirono……………………………………YES Linda Lingle……YES Comments Hirono: Video conferencing saves both time and money. If elected to the US…
Question #2 – Assistance in Combating CBB
DNR = Did Not Respond Question: If elected will you affirmatively work for assignment and emergency funding of an entomologist to Kona? If “yes”, what do you commit to do? US SENATE Ed Case Mazie Hirono…………………………………YES Linda LingleOTHER Comments Hirono: I have worked to secure funding for research on unique pests that pose threats to…
Question #1 – Truth-in-Labeling for Kona Coffee
DNR = Did Not Respond QUESTION: If elected, will you affirmatively work to put an end to the misuse of the Kona name on packages containing 90% foreign-grown coffee? If yes, what do you commit to do?________________________________________________ US SENATE Ed Case Mazie Hirono…………..YES Linda LingleOTHER Comments Hirono: In the US Senate, I will continue to…
2012 Candidates for Hawaii County, State and National – KCFA Questionnaire
We asked, they answered! Ā Inform yourself! Those names printed in BOLDĀ below, will be Candidates in the General Election.Ā Vote with your heart and soul! DNR= Did Not Respond Questions and Links to Responses are below Candidate Names US Senate: Ā Ā Ā Ed Case Mazie Hirono (D) Linda Lingle (R) US REPRESENTATIVE, District 2 Matthew…
Trap Effectiveness- July 16, 2012
A study released on July 11, 2012 regarding Ā “preliminary investigation on trap response and alternate hosts” study of the Coffee Berry Borer is here: https://konacoffeefarmers.org/forums/topic/the-coffee-berry-borer-hypothenemus-hampei-invades-hawaii-preliminary-investigations-on-trap-response-and-alternate-hosts/