Where: Honaunau Mauka– KCFA Farmer-Farm Sprayed once and lots of active natural Fungus present during picking When: September 29, 2011 Pickers started at 8 am and were done by noon. At 3 pm, the farm owner went to look at the bags in her truck and was surprised to see so many ants on the…
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These photos show signs of coffee bean borer infestation, the damage they cause inside the cherry, and the effects of B. Bassina. 07/04/11 4/4/2011
Detailsby Suzanne Shriner Integrated Pest Managetment Tips PDF/Printable version Coffee Berry Borer (La Broca) damage can be very serious, or it can be reduced to 2-5% of your crop. With a multi-pronged approach to control, you can greatly minimize loss. It is important to “be your own scientist” when it comes to your farm. Inspect…
DetailsPress Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, October 30, 2010 Email: info@KonaCoffeeFarmers.org website: www.KonaCoffeeFarmers.org Farmers Asking For Immediate Suspension of Green Coffee Imports The Kona Coffee Farmers Association has passed a Resolution (entire text may be found here: Resolution Calling for the Immediate Suspension of Green Coffee Imports Into Hawai’i) calling for an immediate suspension…
DetailsPresident Bruce Corker to Colombia Coffee Federation From: corkclan@msn.com To: luisfernando.samper@cafedecolombia.com CC: harold@hoogasian.com; josel.londono@cafedecolombia.com; senhee@capitol.hawaii.gov; repcoffman@capitol.hawaii.gov; sandra.kunimoto@hawaii.gov; john.m.ryan@hawaii.gov; gomesgomes@yahoo.com; pgee@starbulletin.com Subject: RE: Kona Coffee Farmers Association Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:09:37 -1000 Dear Luis Fernando: The Kona Coffee Farmers Association very much appreciates the work of you, Mr. Londono, and the Colombian Coffee Federation…
DetailsPresident Bruce Corker to Colombia Coffee Federation From: corkclan@msn.com To: luisfernando.samper@cafedecolombia.com CC: harold@hoogasian.com; josel.londono@cafedecolombia.com; senhee@capitol.hawaii.gov; repcoffman@capitol.hawaii.gov; sandra.kunimoto@hawaii.gov; john.m.ryan@hawaii.gov; gomesgomes@yahoo.com; pgee@starbulletin.com Subject: RE: Kona Coffee Farmers Association Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:09:37 -1000 Dear Luis Fernando: The Kona Coffee Farmers Association very much appreciates the work of you, Mr. Londono, and the Colombian Coffee Federation…
DetailsKona Coffee Farmers Association Resolution OF October 19, 2010 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF GREEN COFFEE IMPORTS INTO HAWAII 1—WHEREAS, one of the critical duties of the HDOA and its Plant Quarantine and Plant Pest Control Branches is to prevent introduction and spread of pests and diseases harmful to Hawaii agriculture; 2—WHEREAS, in…
DetailsMany tourists come to the island of Hawaii because they are drawn to Agriculture Tourism and Kona Coffee. The annual Kona Coffee Festival is the oldest Food Festival in Hawaii and is held annually during early November. For more information, go to http://konacoffeefest.com/ A County of Hawaii sponsored Kona Coffee driving map and coffee farm…
DetailsReputation of Kona Coffee Kona Coffee is one of the 2 gran Cru coffees of the world. Its esteemed 180 year history of providing excellence in the cup is tarnished when a consumer picks out a Kona Blend assuming it is a blend of Kona Coffees. Target Market Kona is for the discerning coffee drinker…
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