Sen. Hirono’s Letter to Secretary Vilsack
US Senator Mazie Hirono Asks USDA’s Secretary of Agriculture to Address Kona’s CBB Emergency here: 4 15 13 letter to Secretary Vilsack
DetailsKona Coffee Blossom Banquet Great Stuff!
Our one and only Annual Fundraiser and Packed with Fun, Food and Fabulous Stuff updated April 14, 2013 Like the KCFA’s efforts on behalf of 100% Kona Coffee? why do we raise money? see here Please show your support by going to the KCFA Store (above) and… Get your tickets! when: Saturday, April 20, 2013-…
DetailsWhy support the KCFA’s Annual Fundraiser?
The KCFA is a non-profit, all volunteer organization of over 300 members, with only active Kona Coffee farmers having the ability to vote. Our annual Fundraiser allows us to continue our important work. What do we do? During the course of a year, proceeds from our annual fundraiser allow us to offer a Small Farmer Expo…
DetailsApril 2013 – The Independent Voice
The Independent Voice Newsletter of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association April 2013 PO Box 5436 Kailua Kona Hawaii 96745 USA …
Details3.13.2013 UPDATE – CBB Funding Restored to Bill
An email sent to all active KCFA Members on March 13, 2013 Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Legislative Committee of our Kona Coffee Farmers Association, we have SUCCEEDED! As many are aware, in January Kona Representative Nicole Lowen introduced a very important bill to address our CBB Emergency. Rep. Lowen’s bill (“HB353”) provides for $500,000…
DetailsLegislative Alert! Help Needed by Monday 2:45 pm
LEGISLATIVE ALERT! WE NEED YOUR HELP. WE NEED EACH KCFA MEMBER TO SUBMIT WRITTEN TESTIMONY TO THE SENATE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE ASKING THAT THE STATE OF HAWAII RECOGNIZE CBB AS A DIRE EMERGENCY FOR COFFEE FARMERS. The Background—HB353 (CBB Research and Farmer Support)—This bill was introduced by Kona Representative Nicole Lowen and provides for $500,000…
DetailsGot Fungus? The CBBs are coming!
Be prepared, buy your fungus now. From last year’s experience, we know that large quantities of CBB may soon be moving around in the coffee. In early April of 2012, swarms were spotted on many farms. This seemed to coordinate with the return of the rains but we can’t be sure. KCFA recommends that you…
DetailsMarch 2013 – The Independent Voice
The Independent Voice Newsletter of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association March 2013 PO Box 5436 Kailua Kona Hawaii 96745 USA www.konacoffeefarmers.org info@konacoffeefarmers.org Contents: Coffee Talk – Latest CBB Research Letter to President Obama and Secretary Vilsack Legislative Update Video Testimony Fair Labeling Bill CBB Research /Farmer Support…
Details2013 KCFA Restaurant Recognition Roster
In 2013 the Kona Coffee Farmers Association identified over 30 restaurants and cafes in West Hawaii that serve 100% Kona coffee and has presented each with a framed certificate honoring them. (We will be updating this Roster very soon) Kona coffee farmers are grateful for the support provided by our local businesses. Please consider supporting those who…
Details2013 Kona Coffee Blossom Banquet Donation Form
Donation form 2013KCBB The Kona Coffee Farmers Association thanks you- in advance- for your support!
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