T his workshop is part of a free series in the Rapid ‘O¯hi‘a Death Seed Banking Initiative, which aims to expand capacity for collection and banking of ‘O¯hi‘a seeds across all islands in response to the ROD crisis. It is free and open to anyone who wants to learn how to properly collect, handle, and…
A second workshop on Coffee Fermentation with added yeast has been scheduled for Tuesday 10/10 at the CTAHR offices at 4pm. It will be led by Kevin McHale of Scott Labs and there will be a demo with pulped coffee.Fermentation is a key part of the pulping process. Properly done, many experts feel it can…
Every one welcome! Potluck and Annual General Meeting in Kahaluu Beach Pavilion at the beautiful Kahaluu Beach Park. Photos of last year’s Meeting here>>>https://konacoffeefarmers.org/gallery/2017-annual-membership-meeting/
Go here Kona Expo for lots of information and vendor and volunteer forms etc. Mark your Calendars for a day long informative and fun experience held at the Old Kona Airport’s Pavilion. Lots and lots more info to come! Lots of EXPO photos! click here
KCFA presents VERTICAL SELECTION Workshop Which 3 or 4?????? WHEN: Saturday- May 19, 2018 (9:00-11:00 am)WHERE: Bob Nelson & Bob Smith at Bob Nelsons’ Farm located makai of the Kona Joe sign in Kainaliu, along Mamalahoa Highway. Drive down; parking available on right.WHY: Choose the best vertical/shoots from among the new growth following the pruning completed a few months ago.…
The public is invited to participate on Thursday, August 2, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 pm, at the Konawaena High School Cafeteria in Kealakekua. Forum subject area is to help meet the needs of farmers, and participants are encouraged to bring questions. Co-sponsored by two non-profit organizations: Kona Coffee Farmer Association (https://konacoffeefarmers.org/Old_Site) and Kona Farmers Union (https://hfuuhi.org) For…
KCFA will supply the food and drinks Please RSVP by October 20, 2018 to: Harvest Fiesta giving the # of Adults___ and # of Children___ and a side dish if you can—(please…
What to do????????????????? Questions will be answered at Lehuula Farms by Bob Nelson and Bob Smith Pruned early, you are stimulating the worked-out tree to start producing new growth.Give them the break they deserve! Refresh your knowledge about this and more at the KCFA pruning workshop scheduled for Friday January 18 at 9am. Save the date!
Join us for our 2019 Annual Meeting at Kahaluu Beach Pavilion Sunday , January 27, 2019 Kona Coffee Farmers Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and election of Directors will be Sunday, January 27 at the Kahalu’u Beach Park Pavilion (south end) on Ali’i Drive, beginning at 11:00 am. This will be a potluck luncheon followed…