CBB is a regional problem.  Whatever you choose to do/not do to reduce CBB, affects all the other Kona coffee farmers.  CHOP & CHIP 3 yr. Fallow If you choose to fallow your coffee orchard due to CBB, because: ·  The % of CBB in your cherry, makes it not profitable ·   You cannot afford or don’t…
DetailsIt’s harvest time in Kona folks. Time to walk the orchard and watch those first beans changin’ color, creepin’ towards red. Is it too early to call in the pickers? , you ask yourself. Should I pick this round myself? Why didn’t I fix up the drying deck in the off season, cause now there’s…
DetailsLatest regarding the Safeway Kona Select Brand Kona coffee dispute prompts class-action lawsuit September 15, 2011 – 10:08pm By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER | The Associated Press “HONOLULU — A spat involving Safeway and Hawaii coffee growers is still brewing, even after the supermarket giant agreed to change labeling on its Kona blend coffee…” read the…
DetailsWe are interested in supporting the Kona Coffee Estate farmer in every way. Apply for your Estate status and let your customers know that the coffee in their bag is all yours. Click here to search our Current Estates To apply: 1. You must be a farmer and member of Kona Coffee Farmers Association. 2.…
DetailsKCFA vs. Safeway’s Kona Select Brand August 12, 2011 – HPR’s The Conversation with KCFA’s Paul Uster regarding the Safeway Boycott here August 11, 2011 – Video link from KITV (Honolulu) of KCFA‘s Boycotting Demonstration of here August 9, 2011 – HPR’s The Conversation speaks with Safeway’s Public Affairs Director here August 6, 2011 –…
DetailsCBB Observations 1. Multiple Applications of Botanigard/Mycotrol are required for control. 2. Fungus Works! 3. One ounce Fungus in 4 gallons of H20 may be sufficient. 4. Don’t put infested cherry in white plastic bags. Is not effective. USE heavy duty black garbage bags that should be tied securely and then left in the sun…
DetailsRESOLUTION CALLING FOR A NATIONWIDE BOYCOTT OF SAFEWAY STORES 1. WHEREAS Safeway is selling packages of coffee in its mainland stores called “Safeway Select Kona Blend”; and 2. WHEREAS the label of this product tells consumers to “Revel in the unmatched taste of savory beans from Hawaii’s Big Island”; and 3. WHEREAS the label does…
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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
DetailsKCFA First Annual Memorial Day Chili Cook-Off Honaunau Bay May 30, 2011
DetailsKona Farmers: Coffee Bill On Gov’s Desk Creates More Confusion, Not Less by Lynn Nakagawa of CivilBeat.com Link to article: http://tinyurl.com/3hdardv – – – – – – – – Kona Farmers: Coffee Bill On Gov’s Desk Creates More Confusion, Not Less By Lynn Nakagawa 04/19/2011 A bill awaiting Gov. Neil Abercrombie‘s signature is intended to…
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