CBB-CLR Subsidy Ends June 1, 2023
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…
DetailsOctober 2022 The Independent Voice
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…
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HDOA $5000 Grants, FedEx Discount, New Leaf Rust Study Shows Increased Susceptibility, Coffee Quality Factors, USPS Holiday Rates, and more!
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Upcoming Invasive Pest Virtual Conference, Fedex Discount for Members, USDA Funds for Transport Support Available
DetailsCoffee Leaf Rust Management – July 2022 Update
Coffee Leaf Rust- Prevention methods and updates on treatment options
Details2022 Candidate Question: County Department of Agriculture
< 2022 Candidate Questionnaire Hawaii County is the preeminent agricultural county in the state, but the County does not have a separate County Department of Agriculture. Will you pledge to work for creating such a department to support farmers—and, in particular, to support farmer efforts to combat recently introduced invasive pests like Coffee Berry Borer,…
Details2022 Candidate Question: Coffee Labeling Reform
< 2022 Candidate Questionnaire Kona’s coffee farmers recognize and very much appreciate the unanimous adoption last fall of County Council Resolution No. 223-21 asking the Legislature to change the 10% coffee blend labeling law to a minimum of 51%. As farmer efforts for coffee labeling reform continue, what do you believe the County Council can…
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