2009 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Ad
Gary T.Ota, DVM, a 3rd Generation Kona Coffee Farmer. Note he is using a ladder as many did long ago. 2009 KCFA Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Ad (PDF)
DetailsKCFA Resolution Endorsing OriGIn’s “Teruel Declaration”
August 19, 2009 KCFA RESOLUTION ENDORSING OriGIn’s “TERUEL DECLARATION” WHEREAS, the Kona Coffee Farmers Association’s mission is to promote and protect Kona farmers’ economic interests in 100% Kona coffee, to protect the Kona coffee heritage, and to seek greater legal protection of the Kona coffee name within the State of Hawaii, within the United States…
DetailsResolution of July 15, 2009 Endorsing U.S. Place-of-Origin Initiatives
As the Kona Coffee Farmers Association’s representative, President Bruce Corker attended 3 days of agricultural conferences at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, June 30-July 2. His summary follows: The first 2 days were dedicated to the “Agile Agriculture Summit” in which more than 125 delegates representing farmers, retailers, government agencies and various universities participated.…
DetailsTeruel Declaration
“Teruel Declaration” (Teruel, 26 June 2009) The members of OriGIn – the Organization for an International Geographical Indications Network – meeting in Teruel for its fourth General Assembly, agree, on behalf of millions of producers from all over the world, to adopt the following Declaration: By providing jobs for millions of individuals around the world,…
DetailsSelecting Future Growth Workshop – June 23, 2009
Another great Workshop was held at Kona Rainforest Coffee on June 23, 2009 discussing Selecting Future Growth. Led by Bob Smith and with the warm hospitality of Dawn and Robert Barnes, all who attended enjoyed the information and the lunch given by our hosts.
Vanilla Farm Tour – June 11, 2009
Vanilla Farm Tour, June 11, 2009 Pauuilo with 38 attendees and a good time was had by all! A beautiful day and drive over to Hamakua.
DetailsDiscussion with Professor Beth Barham on the procedure of establishing geographical origin
On January 27, 2009 we were treated to an inspiring discussion with Professor Beth Barham from the University of Missouri at Columbia, Missouri about the procedure of establishing geographical origin.
Sharpening & Pruning Workshop – January 10, 2009
January 10, 2009 Sharpening & Pruning Workshop held at Pau Hana Estate Always worthwhile
Details2009 KCFA EXPO – Speaker Schedule
EXPO! 2009 January 30, 2009 Friday- Old Airport Pavilion SPEAKER SCHEDULE 10:30 to 10:50 Chuck Moss, Grainpro 11:00 to 11:20 Elsie Burbano, Twig Borer 11:30 to 11:50 Dr. Soojin Jun, Coffee Markers, PP 12:00 to 12:20 Andrew Hetzel, Coffee Cupping, PP 12:30 to 12:50 Bob Smith, Pruning 1:00 to1:20 Deborah Ward, Transition to Organic, PP…
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