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…
DetailsBe 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsIn 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…
DetailsDonation form 2013KCBB The Kona Coffee Farmers Association thanks you- in advance- for your support!
DetailsKCFA is part of a group from Kona and all of Hawaii that is requesting Emergency Funding from the White and the US Department of Agriculture for the Coffee Berry Borer pest that is threatening the the growing of coffee in Hawaii. The complete text of the letter, sent on February 28th is here: CBB Emergency…
DetailsNB- Only with the gentle urging of Newsletter Editor Clare Wilson does The Independent Voice get published monthly. Thank you Clare! ************************************************************************************************ The Independent Voice Newsletter of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association February 2013 PO Box 5436 Kailua Kona Hawaii 96745 USA www.konacoffeefarmers.org info@konacoffeefarmers.org Contents Message from President Smith Aloha Ron…
DetailsThe 6th Annual Kona Coffee Farmers Association’s EXPO. A KCFA community service project for all small farmers with resource and informational tables. Highlight of this year’s was speaker Tommy Greenwell, on “The State of The Infestation” – a comprehensive look at the Coffee Berry Borer’s impact, in Kona, during the last year. All photos courtesy of KCFA Member Bob…
DetailsGreenwell.EXPO.CBB in KonaGFI_2013 To view the screen presentation that Tom Greenwell gave at the EXPO on January 25, 2013- click above.
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