‘Protecting the small farms’: Farmers, legislators seek conversation By Tom Linder | Sunday, October 10, 2021, 12:05 a.m. (Back, left to right): Sen. Laura Acasio, Rep. Amy Perruso, Rep. Nicole Lowen, farm owners Jason Stith and Kathy Vass, Sen. Dru Kanuha and Rep. Jeanne Kapela join (front, left to right) rep. Mark Hashem and…
DetailsCOUNTY OF HAWAII – STATE OF HawaiiRESOLUTION NO. 223 21 . A RESOLUTION URGING THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE TO AMENDCOFFEE LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR BLENDS OF GEOGRAPHICALLYNAMED HAWAII-GROWN COFFEE. WHEREAS, Hawaii- grown coffee is known throughout the world as a premier,specialty coffee that is recognized for its unique aroma and rich flavor; and WHEREAS, coffee has…
DetailsCOMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS,RELATIONS, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT16′ h SessionORDER OF BUSINESSWest Hawaii Civic Center74- 5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building AKailua- Kona, HawaiiOctober 19, 202110: 30 a. m.Pursuant to Governor Ige’ s most recent proclamation, in order to minimizephysical contact and maximize social distancing, this meeting willnot be open to the public. Oral Public Testimony: The…
DetailsThe Independent Voice “Best Agricultural Newsletter in Hawaii” Newsletter of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association October 2021 Contents Pandemic Response & Safety Grant program Turmeric And Coffee? Olena USDA Pandemic Relief Program KCFA Burlap Bags Available Climate Change & Coffee El Coqui Coffee High Priced Coffee Does Coffee Make You Tired? Coffee Lowers Risk of…
DetailsThe Independent Voice “Best Agricultural Newsletter in Hawaii” Newsletter of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association September 2021 Contents Kona Coffee Class Action Lawsuit Video: Why Not to buy 10% Blends USDA Funds for Organic Certification CBB & CLR Pesticide Subsidies 2021 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Coffee & Art Stroll – November 6 Sneakers from Coffee…
DetailsKona Coffee Farmers Settlement If you farmed Kona coffee in the Kona District and then sold that coffee, you may be able to get benefits in a class action settlement. What is the lawsuit about? Settlements have been reached with certain Defendants, known as the Settling Defendants, in a class action lawsuit. In the lawsuit,…
DetailsThe Independent Voice “Best Agricultural Newsletter in Hawaii” Newsletter of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association August 2021 PO Box 5436 Kailua Kona Hawaii 96745 USA www.konacoffeefarmers.org info@konacoffeefarmers.org Contents Kona Coffee Labeling Lawsuit Settlement Legislative Report Drinking Coffee May Reduce Risk of Covid-19 Coffee Leaf Rust on Kaua’i and Molokai Fungi ID: CLR vs. Cercospora…
Details“Best Agricultural Newsletter in Hawaii” Newsletter of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association July 2021 PO Box 5436 Kailua Kona Hawaii 96745 USA www.konacoffeefarmers.org info@konacoffeefarmers.org Contents Kona Coffee $13.1 Million Deception Settlements Get Final OK oriGIn Cultural Management of CLR KCFA Website Report The 2022 Legislative Session Coffee and Liver Disease Ecolabelling to Improve Profits…
Details“Best Agricultural Newsletter in Hawaii” Newsletter of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association June 2021 PO Box 5436 Kailua Kona Hawaii 96745 USA www.konacoffeefarmers.org info@konacoffeefarmers.org Contents Testers for Best Bean App Kona…
Details“Best Agricultural Newsletter in Hawaii”Newsletter of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association – May 2021PO Box 5436 Kailua Kona Hawaii 96745 USA www.konacoffeefarmers.org info@konacoffeefarmers.org Contents Legislative Update CBB Subsidy Program Addressing Coffee leaf Rust on Your farm Study on Drinking Coffee and Your Brain The Magic Behind Coffee CFAP 2 Reopened Sprayer Calibration Field Days Botanigard and Priaxor…
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