Pruning Practices
BEST PRACTICES: PRUNING PRACTICES-Notes updated 12/28/2022 (Bob Smith) Pruning is the start of the farming year. Coffee beans form on…
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Coffee Pruning 2022
Pruning Coffee by Bob Smith WHY: Coffee trees require yearly pruning to remove unproductive branches and to make space for…
2022 Candidate Questionnaire
Learn how each candidate running for office this fall responds to issues important to Kona Coffee Farmers.
Brendan Schultz: US House Hawaii District 2
In a federal court class action lawsuit, Kona coffee farmers have recovered more than $15 million in settlement payments from…
Joe Akana: US House Hawaii District 2
In a federal court class action lawsuit, Kona coffee farmers have recovered more than $15 million in settlement payments from…
Protecting the small farms – West Hawai’i Today
‘Protecting the small farms’: Farmers, legislators seek conversation By Tom Linder | Sunday, October 10, 2021, 12:05 a.m. (Back,…
County Of Hawaii Resolution 223 21
COUNTY OF HAWAII – STATE OF HawaiiRESOLUTION NO. 223 21 . A RESOLUTION URGING THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE TO AMENDCOFFEE…
Hawaii County Council Hearing Agenda
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS,RELATIONS, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT16′ h SessionORDER OF BUSINESSWest Hawaii Civic Center74- 5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building AKailua-…
COFFEE BERRY BORER and COFFEE LEAF RUST CONFERENCE
click for all info>>CBB and CLR Conference
5 things to know about your morning cup of joe (Harvard Women’s Health Watch)
click to view>>>Feb. Newsletter.Harvard Women’s Health Watch
Hawaii County Mayoral Candidates 2020 Q and A
Kona Coffee Farmers Association Questions to Hawaii County Mayoral Candidates QUESTION ONE: On October 15, 2014, the Hawaii County…
US House of Representatives, District 2 2020
Kona Coffee Farmers Association Questions to Candidates for US House of Representatives, District 2 Question One: Counterfeiting and deceptive labeling…
Hawaii County Council 2020
Kona Coffee Farmers Association Questions to West Hawaii County Council Candidates QUESTIONS: On October 15, 2014, the Hawaii County Council…
Hawaii House of Representatives 2020
Kona Coffee Farmers Association Questions to West Hawaii State House of Representatives Candidates Question One: For more than 28 years…
Updated Resource Guide for Hawaii’s Agriculture Industry-June 2020
June 2020 click to view 2020.06_Resources for Hawaii’s Agriculture Industry_FINAL
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Please click below a.Revised CFAP Infographic V2a to view much more information including valuable links.
30 Years of Rainfall Statistics-1989-2019-Honaunau mauka ~1900 foot elevation
Recorded by Bob Smith of smithfarms
PBARC- published November 15, 2019-Research on Movement of CBB
Mahalo to:: Melissa Johnson, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Researcher Daniel K. Inouye US Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center USDA-Agricultural Research Service click …
House Agriculture Committee in support of HB 1886 (01/25/2020 email to Members)
URGENT ACTION ALERT Aloha Friends, Family, and Supporters of Hawaii Grown Coffee On All Islands Your testimony is needed now…
2019 Contributions for Legislative Efforts
Donations.KCFA.Excel Donations For Legislative Efforts SUBMITTED as of 11/10/2019 SUB-10/31/2019 Piasecki, Sammi – Holualoa, HI- For Legislative Effort (1)…
KCFA HDOA Beauvaria bassiana Grant Voucher Update
Beauveria Subsidy Save your receipts! The Hawaii Department of Agriculture CBB Subsidy Program will reimburse a percentage of the cost…
From PBARC – Significant Contributor to CBB Infestation
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FARMERS! PBARC (Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center) has released a study on CBB in coffee raisins that…
Hawaii on the Hill Handout – Washington, DC June 2019
The Kona Coffee Farmers Association is a 501(c)(6) non-profit association consisting of more than 250 members and supporting the interests…
3/24/19 Letter to the Governor
March 24, 2019 To: Governor David Y. Ige c/o Cindy McMillan, Communications Director Dear Governor Ige: I am a coffee…
Document – Lawsuit Filed to Protect the Kona Coffee Name
please read here >>> DOCS-#1230821-v1-Dkt_1__Complaint caution, it is 65 pages
Council District 7 Candidates answer KCFA Questionnaire
Candidate Questionnaire—from the Kona Coffee Farmers Association RESPONSE DATE: September 26, 2018 For the three questions below, please select either…
RESPONSES TO KCFA CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRES
In the last week of June KCFA’s Legislative Committee sent questionnaires with 3 coffee-related questions to candidates for West Hawaii…
DBEDT Business Development and Support Division Workshop
Attend the 2018 HiSTEP Kick-Off Seminar! Participate in HiSTEP and grow your international export business! Please join us to learn…
Sen. Gabbard’s Response to email regarding KonaRed
From: Bruce Corker <[email protected]> Date: Sun, Nov 12, 2017 at 8:00 PM Subject: KonaRed/Other States’ Protections for Farmers To:…
Letter to HDOA regarding KonaRed
October 18 , 2017 Scott Enright, Chair Hawaii Department of Agriculture 1428 South King Street Honolulu, Hi 96814 Re: KonaRed…
Little Fire Ant (LFA) Survey- County of Hawaii
click>>> to view complete letter here: Producer Cover Letter from Diane L Ley Director, Research and Development County of Hawaii
Honolulu Star Advertiser-7/13/2017 Dept of Agriculture report
‘Failed database’ opens isles to threat of pests, audit says 7/13/2017 Honolulu Star-Advertiser By Susan Essoyan [email protected] photo credit: DENNIS…
CBB Pesticide Application Workshop- May 31 and June 1
May 31 from 8 am to 1 pm, and June 31 from noon to 4:30 pm
CBB Survey 2016 compared to 2015
FROM: H.C. “Skip” Bittenbender, Ph.D., Extension Specialist for Coffee, Kava and Cacao, Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences CTAHR- College of Tropical Agriculture…
Video of Luis Artizibal on Coffee Berry Borer-September 2015
Is now available on the right hand side of this HOME page as the “Featured Video”, thanks to Chet Gardiner!
Immigration Enforcement on Kona Coffee farms
from your Kona Coffee Farmers Association Immigration Enforcement and You Your workers have rights too. The large majority of our…
HB186 Testimony Example
Dear Chair Gabbard and Members of the Senate AEN Committee: I am a Kona coffee farmer in the North Kona…
2016 CBB IPM Document Sent to Organizations
(Please note the file below is 1.4 MB and will take time to download) click to view>>> 2016 CBB…
Reminder- Free PR Offer to KCFA Members
If you have not yet taken advantage of this Free PR Offer and would like to do so, please read…
KCFA Comments and Suggestions on UH-CTAHR’s 2016 CBB Recommendations
KCFA Comments and Suggestions on UH-CTAHR’s 2016 CBB Recommendations From Mike McMullen: Page 1. The first page of the document…
for KCFA Members only—Free PR Offer
to encourage KCFA members who directly retail their coffee to provide KCFA’s Kona Coffee message to customers, we will be…
from Hawaii Department of Agriculture- CBB Subsidy
HDOA CBB Pesticide Subsidy for purchases of Beauvaria bassiana (Botanigard and Mycotrol) made between 7/1/2015 & 6/30/2016
MailChimp is our friend:)
QUICK STEPS (you might want to print out these steps before signing up with MailChimp for easy access) Open a…
Promotional Opportunity
2016 September Membership Drive Sponsorship Opportunity: Our annual September Membership Drive is a time to invite Slow Food USA’s…
Kona Kai Scandal of 1996- from Gerald Kinro’s “A Cup of Aloha” pub. 2003, pages 109-111
Page 109 (and below 110-111) pages 110 Page 111
almost 6 years ago, in September 2010
From KCFA’s Pest and Disease Committee Have you ever brought in green coffee from outside the Big Island? Did you…
Review the text of the Democratic Party’s resolution
Click to read>>> BUS_AG 2016-03 Truth Labeling of Hawaii-Grown Coffee
More Good News about Coffee
Coffee Linked to Decreased Risk of Colorectal Cancer The University of Southern California (USC) Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the…
Coffee labeling bill aims to protect Hawaii brands
read the whole story here: http://hawaiitribune-herald.com/news/local-news/coffee-labeling-bill-aims-protect-hawaii-brands
from University of Hawaii: CBB Survey 2015 compared to CBB Survey 2014
click to view>>>>Comparison 2015 vs 2014 v 160122
Lee Sugai’s FSA Advisory Committee Candidacy
To: KCFA Members From: KCFA Board of Directors Re: USDA/Farm Service Agency Advisory Committee Election At the KCFA…
OMRI is placing one of the inert compounds in Mycotrol O on the “Prohibited” list-Suzanne Shriner
Best Practice for 100% Kona Coffee Farmers. OMRI is placing one of the inert compounds in Mycotrol O on the…
Letter from T.J. Vilsac, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture to Senator Hirono.
2015.07.02_letter_from Sec Vilsack responding to 05.01.2015 letter re CBB
Potential Japanese Buyers Contact List
an Excel Spreadsheet file- click> 2015_grocery buyers Japan
Lists of coffee importers in China, Australia and Korea, and relevant trade regulations in each country
Lots and lots of information but you need to persevere and have patience to get it. Sent by the Market…
07/2014 CBB Tips- Integrated Pest Management
The latest recommendation of the KCFA with Suzanne Shriner’s good help 3 pages and click to view KCFA_IPM July 2014
US Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden Op-Ed Piece 4.30.2015
Here is Ms. Harden’s review of what the USDA is doing in Hawaii click to read>>> Krysta Harden.04-30-3015Honolulu Star-Advertiser US Deputy…
Photos: USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden and US Sen. Mazie Hirono- Meet and Greet
A beautiful day at the Kona Living History Coffee Farm with USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden, US Senator Mazie Hirono,…
Notice of Expanded CBB quarantine on Oahu
Coffee Growers and Roasters in Hawaii: SUBJECT: Notice of Board of Agriculture Designation of Island of Oahu as Expanded Coffee…
Your Action Needed -by Monday-please
WE really NEED YOUR TESTIMONY! If you don’t do it, who will? Before Monday February 16 at 3:35 pm- please…
CBB Efforts at PBARC-Lisa Keith, Research Plant Pathologist
as promised in the February 2015 edition of “The Independent Voice”- here is the presentation
Kona Coffee Farmers Petition Hawaii Legislators: Press Release
Resolution asks for two significant changes to state law: (1) a minimum of 51% genuine content in any Hawaii coffee…
Introduction to Beetle Predators of CBB-Workshop
Educational and Interactive Workshop offered February 7, 2015 – Sheraton Keauhou Resort and Spa- Bayview Rooms Morning and Afternoon sessions.…
Power to the People/Farmers of 100% Kona
almost 1500 signatures and we need yours! a particular thank you to the Kona Coffee consumers and appreciators. As a…
Petition: Truth In Labeling for Hawaii Coffees
Help Us Today! PLease Sign Petition For Truth in Labeling Hawaii ‘s Coffees
Approximate size and color differences between CBB and Cathartus
click to view>>>> CBB and Cathartus
POINTS IN SUPPORT OF REFORMING THE HAWAII COFFEE LABELING LAW
POINTS IN SUPPORT OF REFORMING THE HAWAII COFFEE LABELING LAW: 1—As a matter of economic theory, if supply goes down,…
Councilwoman Brenda Ford’s Resolution Opposing 10% Coffee Blends
click to read>>>>>COM 0998.001 2012-2014
Resolution to the State Legislature – Resolution # 500-14.
click to read > RES 500 Draft 01 2012-2014
Addition to Botanigard Compatibility List- email to Members of 9/9/14
CAUTION: Pyronyl is a broad spectrum insecticide which will also kill beneficial insects. Read cautionary statements on container and follow…
Brenda Ford’s Resolution Opposing 10% Coffee Blend Fraud
click to read> HSAC Truth in labeling D1b 2014 The resolution will be considered at a committee hearing at the Hawaii…
HFUU Report to KCFA June Board Meeting
Click below to read Hawaii Farmers Union United’s report to the Kona Coffee Farmers Associations June KCFA Board Meeting. HFUU…
B. bassiana Update: KCFA Email of June 20, 2014
Re: the KCFA’S B.bassiana HDOA Grant This morning (6/20/14) we were told that we have one final document to sign and…
KCFA request to the SBRRB for “re-opening” and the attached statements of issues
Attachments to Palcovich email, below, noted in item -2 Proposed Coffee Standards Kokubun emails <KCFA logo> May 5, 2014Dori Palcovich, Administrator…
Grant Awarded to Kona Coffee Farmer’s Association
May 12, 2014 Press Release from the KCFA The Grant proposal With the title “Effective CBB Containment Tools into the…
Integrated Pest Management for 2014
What you need to know as a Kona Coffee Farmer! click here> KCFA_IPM 2014
Action Needed- Your Help Needed!
QUESTIONS from Members 03/26/2014 Q–<Testifying in Person>”? A-Means you will be at the Legislature. Select <No> if you do not…
Mahalo! and Workshop Monday on Efficient Application Rate for bassiana
Subject: GOOD NEWS—SB111 was Deferred! Many thanks to all KCFA members who took time to submit written testimony to the…
Your Action Needed, please! SB111/SD2
Testimony to the Legislature needed: Please send in by 10:40 am Sunday! We need (again) KCFA members and supporters to send email…
Request for Hearing on HB213 Relating To Agricultural Product Labeling (Companion – SB558)
click to read: Karen Eoff- County Council Request for Hearing on HB213 Relating To Agricultural Product Labelin (Companion – SB558)
01.25.14Consumer Fraud Protection and Meeting with US REP. Gabbard Press Releases
For your information. It has been busy! Don’t forget we also have EXPO on Friday January 31, 2014 from 10-4 at Old…
Latino Workforce Questionnaire- Rudy P. Guevarra
(click to open) Latino Workforce Questionnaire_Guevarra.doc Please direct all questions and send your survey results to: [email protected] Thank you for your…
Public Hearing Testimony Request- Email
TO: All KCFA Members FROM: Cecelia Smith, President KCFA RE: Proposed “Changes to Coffee Standards” While KCFA will be presenting…
Thursday October 10 in Kona- Hearing on Changes to Coffee Standard Regs
NEW HDOA PROPOSED COFFEE STANDARDS– HDOA is holding a hearing on Thursday, October 10 at 9am at the West Hawaii Civic Center to take testimony…
HDOA- Public Hearing and Proposed Amendments
click to see Public Hearing Notice and Proposed Rules here: http://hdoa.hawaii.gov/meetings-reports/proposed-administrative-rules/ The KCFA feels that in order to fully understand…
Changes to Coffee Standards -Public Hearing- 9 Questions and Concerns for Farmers
Hearing Date and Time and Place October 10, 2013- Thursday at 9 am West Hawaii Civic Center, Com. Meeting Hale…
GMO Bills, Comparison and County Contact Information for September 4
BIL 113 Draft 01 BIL 109 Draft 01 Comparison of GMO Bills Council Contact How to SUBMIT TESTIMONY: To…
Greenwell Farms’ White Paper on CBB
This content is only available to Kona Coffee Farmers Association members. Please login or join to view.
Coffee Berry Borer, Black Twig Borer or Tropical Nut Borer
So, you think your CBB trap is full of CBB? Well, think again! Even with magnification, distinguishing CBB (Coffee Berry…
Protect Kona Coffee from GMO: Kona Coffee Farmers Association Supports County Bill 79
Please note the correct email address to submit online testimony is: [email protected] to read the full KCFA press release, please click…
CBB IPM and Sampling Protocols-CTAHR
Click IP-31 to see the publication dated 6.10.13. Suzanne Shriner, KCFA Member, was an integral part of this effort. From CTAHR: Thank…
Good News on the CBB Front- email to Members 05/24/13
From KCFA Board Member, Bruce Corker: Sen. Mazie Hirono left a lengthy voice mail message this afternoon (ed.note May 23)–with…
Documents- Joint Case Management Statement (filed 3/9/12) and the Stipulation to Dismiss (filed 3/21/13).
Thurston Jt Case Mgt Statement Thurston Stip. to Dismiss
SAFEWAY SETTLES KONA COFFEE BLEND MISLABELING LAWSUIT
PRESS RELEASE KONA COFFEE FARMERS ASSOCIATION P O Box 5436, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96745 April 30, 2013 Contact: Anita Kelleher, Kona…
Sen. Hirono’s Letter to Secretary Vilsack
US Senator Mazie Hirono Asks USDA’s Secretary of Agriculture to Address Kona’s CBB Emergency here: 4 15 13 letter to…
3.13.2013 UPDATE – CBB Funding Restored to Bill
An email sent to all active KCFA Members on March 13, 2013 Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Legislative Committee of…
Legislative Alert! Help Needed by Monday 2:45 pm
LEGISLATIVE ALERT! WE NEED YOUR HELP. WE NEED EACH KCFA MEMBER TO SUBMIT WRITTEN TESTIMONY TO THE SENATE AGRICULTURE…
Got Fungus? The CBBs are coming!
Be prepared, buy your fungus now. From last year’s experience, we know that large quantities of CBB may soon be…
2013 KCFA Restaurant Recognition Roster
In 2013 the Kona Coffee Farmers Association identified over 30 restaurants and cafes in West Hawaii that serve 100% Kona…
CBB Emergency Funding Letter sent to the President and the US Secretary of Agriculture
KCFA is part of a group from Kona and all of Hawaii that is requesting Emergency Funding from the White…
Tom Greenwell’s CBB Observations- 01/25/13
Greenwell.EXPO.CBB in KonaGFI_2013 To view the screen presentation that Tom Greenwell gave at the EXPO on January 25, 2013- click above.
Trader Joe’s Honorary Membership
CONTACT PERSON – CLARE WILSON (808) 322-7094 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KONA COFFEE FARMERS ASSOCIATION HONORS TRADER JOE’S FOR SUPPORT OF 100%…
2012 UH Coffee Berry Borer Survey
Aloha… The link to the 2012 CBB Survey which includes a summary and comparison with 2011 CBB survey results is…
HDOA- New Pest Advisory
Lobate Lac Scale HDOA-Paratachardina pseudolobata NPA Red The host range of lobate lac scale, Paratachardina lobata, in southern Florida, species arranged…
Little Fire Ant (LFA)- page 2
a CTAHR (2006) Publication- page 2 LFA2 workshop on October 30,2012
Little Fire Ant (LFA) – page 1
a CTAHR (2006) Publication- page one LFA1 workshop on October 30,2012
AFFIDAVIT OF HAWAII-GROWN COFFEE ORIGIN
This content is only available to Kona Coffee Farmers Association members. Please login or join to view.
Proposed Changes in Standards for Hawaii Coffee 09.11.2012
DOA HAR Chapter 4-143 v5 9.8.12
SCAM Alert
Don’t fall for this email which was sent to at least 3 different Kona Coffee farms From: Uri Israel <[email protected]>…
Six Photos of Dr. Luis Aristizabal’s CBB Workshop
Thanks to David Case for the photos, 2 taken on August 24 and the next 4 taken on August 25,…
Cultural practices and Biological control of CBB.
from Dr. Aristizabal’s presentation of August 25th, 2012 . Cultural practices and control of CBB. Includes harvest techniques, fungus, milling procedures and other…
Presentation from first morning of Dr. Aristizabal’s workshop in Kona
CBB Biology & Ecology PRESENTATION
Monitoring CBB & Making Decisions PRESENTATION-August 24, 2012
from Dr. Luis Aristizabal’s presentation on Friday, August 24th. How to easily and accurately sample and monitor the CBB population on…
KCFA SUPPORT OF CALIFORNIA BALLOT PROPOSITION 37 AND CONSUMERS
RESOLUTION OF THE KONA COFFEE FARMERS ASSOCIATION IN SUPPORT OF CALIFORNIA BALLOT PROPOSITION 37 AND CONSUMERS’ RIGHT TO KNOW WHEREAS, the…
Question #5 – Support for Kona Coffee & Farmers
Question: Do you have additional thoughts as to how you can promote and protect the Kona Coffee name and support…
Question #4 – Service of 100% Hawaiian Coffees
DNR = Did Not Respond Question: If elected, will you commit to exclusively serve 100% Hawaii-grown coffee (including 100% Kona…
Question #3 – Video Conferencing of Legislative Hearings
DNR = Did Not Respond QUESTION: If elected, will you affirmatively work for implementation of a system for remote video…
Question #2 – Assistance in Combating CBB
DNR = Did Not Respond Question: If elected will you affirmatively work for assignment and emergency funding of an entomologist…
Question #1 – Truth-in-Labeling for Kona Coffee
DNR = Did Not Respond QUESTION: If elected, will you affirmatively work to put an end to the misuse of…
2012 Candidates for Hawaii County, State and National – KCFA Questionnaire
We asked, they answered! Inform yourself! Those names printed in BOLD below, will be Candidates in the General Election. Vote with your…
Trap Effectiveness- July 16, 2012
A study released on July 11, 2012 regarding “preliminary investigation on trap response and alternate hosts” study of the Coffee…
July 11, 2012 – KCFA Press Release
PO Box 5436, Kailua Kona, HI 96745 • www.konacoffeefarmers.org • [email protected] CONTACT PERSON – CLARE WILSON GOVERNOR ABANDONS THE “HAWAII”…
Governor Abercrombie and us – July 4, 2012
The Governor of Hawaii with three of us at the July 4th Democrat Political Picnic, held in Kailua Kona. Thank…
2012 Political Candidate Questionnaire
2012 Political Candidates Questionnaire -link in email as: https://konacoffeefarmers.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012-Political-Candidates-Questionnaire.pdf- sorry….
2012 Candidates for Office- Questionnaire and Letter
July02,2012 Letter to Candidates– link 2012 Political Candidates Questionnaire – link Feldman Study – link
Donald Schoenholt, founding KCFA Member
DNS – 2012 CV Who Is Donald Schoenholt and why do we KCFA Members appreciate him so much? Letter to the Governor From:…
Celebrate! Abercrombie to veto HB280
Read the whole story here: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47956342 Please help insure that Governor Abercrombie knows we appreciate his efforts on our behalf, by…
CBB Talk Story Notes of 06/21-KCFA
From the KCFA’s Pest and Disease Committee CBB is a relatively new bug to Kona, but has been studied extensively…
Balancing pest risk with cost of control when using Beauveria bassiana for Coffee Berry Borer Control
Balancing pest risk with cost of control when using Beauveria for CBB June 7 Hollingsworth for KCFA (Click previous to…
Voter Forum- Make your Voice Heard!
2012 State Races (click previous for all info) Hualalai Academy Auditorium Make agriculture a focus and attend these. Suggested questions below:…
Coffee Berry Borer Survey
CBB Survey (printable document) CBB “Talk Story” Survey- Kona Coffee Farmers Association …
County Democratic Party Resolutions on Agriculture’s Fair Marketing Issues
The Hawaii County Democratic Party held its 2012 convention on May 5 in Honoka’a. Two of the resolutions adopted by…
CBB Talk Story Notes of 04/24-KCFA
Please post all questions and replies to the Forum- Coffee Bean Borer. April 24, 2012 CTAHR Kainaliu- 3:30- 5 pm- about…
Protect Kona Coffee – Mandatory Certification of Origin IS Necessary!
VETO HB 280 Repealing Mandatory Certification Hawaii-grown Green Coffee Please sign our Online Petiton to ask the Governor of Hawaii…
CBB “Combat” Supplies
Updated 04/06/12 go to KCFA Store and get yours! sold out Eco-Spreader Gallons: 20 on hand — KCFA Members: $106.85 Nonmembers:…
HB280 – Letter to The Honorable Clarence K. Nishihara, Chairman, Senate Agriculture Committee
E-MAILED—ORIGINAL TO FOLLOW March 17, 2012 The Honorable Clarence K. Nishihara Kona Coffee Farmers Association Chairman, Senate Agriculture Committee Legislative…
Corrected Botanigard-ES Application Cost Chart
MARCH 2012 NEWSLETTER CORRECTION! The chart showing the approximate cost to spray coffee trees with Botanigard-ES and Spreader was incorrect due…
KCFA Kona Coffee Label Shirt
KCFA Kona Coffee Label Shirt (Each shirt size will have a different visual of the labels as the cloth is…
In the News: Marketers misleading public over ‘Kona’ brand
Feb 5, 2012 in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser: Marketers misleading Public over Kona brand
In the News: Hawaii Ag Officials Hope to Save Coffee Farms from Spreading Beetle Scourge
Link to Honolulu Civil Beat article: http://www.civilbeat.com/articles/2011/10/11/13185-hawaii-ag-officials-hope-to-save-coffee-farms-from-spreading-beetle-scourge/
CBB Prevention Tip you can do today!
CBB/Broca Prevention Update*** Primary TIP- to do asap! Go and pick all of your mature green beans, old cherry and…
Coffee Bean Borer Q&A
Questions that have been answered by Kona Coffee Farmers Association CBB expert researcher- Suzanne Shriner. (Thank you Suzanne!) 10/03/11 Question:…
Observations from Coffee Talk 8/3/2011
updated 10.03.11 CBB Observations 1. Multiple Applications of Botanigard/Mycotrol are required for control. 2. Fungus Works! 3. One ounce Fungus…
CBB Coming through Burlap Bags After Picking
Where: Honaunau Mauka– KCFA Farmer-Farm Sprayed once and lots of active natural Fungus present during picking When: September 29, 2011…
Hawaii Coffee Company – CBB
10/02/11 From a friend, this is what Hawaii Coffee Company is doing at the treehouse in Capt. Cook Listed cherry…
Natural Resource Conservation Service–NRCS Equip Program- Financial Assistance
CBB is a regional problem. Whatever you choose to do/not do to reduce CBB, affects all the other Kona coffee farmers.…
The CBB Blues – by Jason & Kollette Stith
It’s harvest time in Kona folks. Time to walk the orchard and watch those first beans changin’ color, creepin’ towards…
KCFA vs. Safeway Class Action Suit
Latest regarding the Safeway Kona Select Brand Kona coffee dispute prompts class-action lawsuit September 15, 2011 – 10:08pm By JENNIFER…
Kona Coffee Farmers Estate Program
We are interested in supporting the Kona Coffee Estate farmer in every way. Apply for your Estate status and let…
CBB Observations from Coffee Talk on 08.03.11/updated 10.03.11
CBB Observations 1. Multiple Applications of Botanigard/Mycotrol are required for control. 2. Fungus Works! 3. One ounce Fungus in 4…
KCFA Boycott Resolution
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A NATIONWIDE BOYCOTT OF SAFEWAY STORES 1. WHEREAS Safeway is selling packages of coffee in its mainland…
Coffee Berry Borer Photos
These photos show signs of coffee bean borer infestation, the damage they cause inside the cherry, and the effects of…
Kona Farmers: Coffee Bill On Gov’s Desk Creates More Confusion, Not Less
Kona Farmers: Coffee Bill On Gov’s Desk Creates More Confusion, Not Less by Lynn Nakagawa of CivilBeat.com Link to article:…
Important: non-BioWorks Mycotrol-O (and potentially BotaniGard ES)
—-– Forwarded Message —- From: Randy Martin <[email protected]> Sent: Fri, April 15, 2011 2:49:20 AM Subject: Mycotrol-O Suzanne – we’ve…
Tips for CBB Integrated Pest Management
by Suzanne Shriner Integrated Pest Managetment Tips PDF/Printable version Coffee Berry Borer (La Broca) damage can be very serious, or…
Symposium: Invaded! Implications of Coffee Berry Borer in Hawaii and Prospects for its Management
March 29, 2011 University of Hawai’i at Manoa UH Symposium page Coffee Bean Borer Abstracts from March 2011 Symposium
Botanigard Berry Borer info
Information on Botanigard ES Mycoinsecticide for control of the Coffee Bean Borer Coffee Bean Borer Control by Botanigard ES
Extensive Compatibility List for use with Botanigard
This is an extensive listing of what products can and can’t be safely mixed with Botanigard in your sprayer. BotaniGard…
Hawaii Board of Agriculture Changes for B.Bassiana Documents
Received, March 8, 2011 TO: Kona Coffee Farmers Association This is to inform you that the Hawaii Department of Agriculture…
HDOA, Board of Agriculture Hearing in Kona – February 22, 2011
Testifiers were: Colehour Bondera-KCFA, Ben Dysart-KCFA, Una Greenaway-KCFA, Dexter Washburn-KCFA, Maria da Silva-KCFA, Paul Uster-KCFA, Suzanne Shriner-KCFA, Bruce Corker-KCFA, Stefanie…
CBB Mitigation Meeting – January 11, 2011
Development of a CBB Mitigation Program for Kona Farms held at Yano Hall 1-4pm KCFA’s CBB Committee Meeting with Members…
Quarantine Documents
from President Bruce Corker: For your information and review, below is a copy of an email and attachments (ed. note:…
B. bassiana fungus
update 12/18/2010 by Melanie Bondera Thank you for all your feedback and input! We’ve sent the fungus off to several…
RESOLUTION Requesting the Hawaii Legislature to Provide Emergency Funding to Mitigate Damage from Coffee Berry Borer (CBB) to Kona Coffee
WHEREAS, the recent identification of CBB on farms in the Kona coffee growing region presents new economic, management and marketing…
Initial CBB Observation by KCFA Farmer
Melanie Bondera- November 2010 Beauvaria bassiana fungus and Coffee Borer Beetle I went to the CBB Farmer meeting at Yano…
Hawaii County Council Resolution 397 10
Hawaii County Council Resolution 397 10 introduced by Council Member Kelly Greenwell and passed unanimously by the entire Council on…
Resolution Calling for the Immediate Suspension of Green Coffee Imports Into Hawai’i
Kona Coffee Farmers Association Resolution OF October 19, 2010 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF GREEN COFFEE IMPORTS INTO…
Kona Coffee as a Tourist Draw
Many tourists come to the island of Hawaii because they are drawn to Agriculture Tourism and Kona Coffee. The annual…
The “Kona Blend” Issue
The KCFA is NOT against blending. Blending is a roaster’s art to produce just the flavor his customer wants. What…
Reputation of Kona Coffee & Target Market
Reputation of Kona Coffee Kona Coffee is one of the 2 gran Cru coffees of the world. Its esteemed 180…
Kona Coffee Farmer Costs
The Kona Coffee farmer farms under the US Department of Agriculture regulations, paying employees a fair wage, adhering to all…
Kona Coffee Labeling Regulations- State of Hawaii
Labeling: If a Hawaiian geographic origin is used in labeling or advertising roasted or instant coffee, the green coffee beans…
Kona Coffee – Shade Grown, Bird Friendly, and always Fairly Traded
The above terms are used in the coffee trade to describe coffees from third-world growing areas where farmers have changed…
Bob Smith’s Fertiliser Distributor/Applicator Invention
Supplies Needed Beforehand Thin wall PVC Pipe, 1.5 inches in diameter, 21-24 inches long Two MacNut Bags (1 used for…
Coffee Mucilage
BEST PRACTICES: COFFEE MUCILAGE by Nancy Griffith (what I have learned as of Oct 18, 2006) After harvesting and removing…
Small Scale On-Farm Processing
BEST PRACTICES: Small Scale On-Farm Processing by Kenneth Sheppard 1/10/05. The following is my collective wisdom from having processed coffee…
Planting Panel Notes
BEST PRACTICES: PLANTING PRACTICES PANEL NOTES EMPHASIS ON NEW PLANTINGS Sally Rice: As a “contract coffee farmer,” she works with…
Economic Analysis of Coffee Farming
BEST PRACTICES: ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF COFFEE FARMING ECONOMICS OF COFFEE FARMING USING THE CTAHR SPREAD SHEET click here to access…
Coffee Drying and Storage
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Kona Coffee Finalist for Prestigious International Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KONA COFFEE FINALIST FOR PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL AWARD KAILUA KONA, HAWAII, October 1, 2010 – The Slow Food…
August 2010 Update
“Why is Hawaii the only region anywhere in the world that permits the use of the name of one of…
KCFA On YouTube
Thanks to KCFA member Keola Childs who taped the last Coffee Talk, Videos are available below: 1–Robert Barnes – Organic…
Blenders refute coffee study, Opponents say changing labeling rules would harm business
by Chelsea Jensen West Hawaii Today [email protected] Wednesday, March 10, 2010 6:50 AM HST Reacting to a study saying Kona…
KCFA Political Announcement Ad
Next time you see the words “Kona Coffee Blend”, ask: Why is Hawaii the only region anywhere in the world…
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.…
14 October 2009, Cologne, Germany: Seized imitations of Parmigiano- Reggiano
Following a request from the “Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano-Reggiano”, the Court of Cologne ordered the seizure of cheese products from…
KCFA 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…
Resolution 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…
Teruel Declaration
“Teruel Declaration” (Teruel, 26 June 2009) The members of OriGIn – the Organization for an International Geographical Indications Network –…
Legislative Update
We’ve had the Political support of Hawaii County and State in the following: Hawaii County Council Resolution No. 18-06 Hawaii…
Resolution Requesting the Hawai’i State Legislature Provide Video Conferencing of Legislative Hearings
KONA COFFEE FARMERS ASSOCIATION RESOLUTION OF MARCH 18, 2009 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE VIDEO CONFERENCING…
Discussion 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…
2 Truth-in-Labeling Bills were introduced by Representative Denny Coffman for the 2009 Legislature
2 Truth-in-Labeling Bills were introduced by Representative Denny Coffman for the 2009 Legislature but did not get out of Committee.…
The Hawaii County Council Overturned the Mayor’s Veto of the GMO BAN on Hawaii Island
The Hawaii County Council Overturned the Mayor’s Veto of the GMO BAN on Hawaii Island after 5.5 hours of testimony…
GMO Coffee (and Kalo) Bill Passes Council
GMO Coffee (and Kalo) Bill Passes Council taken from KCFA Newsletter 10.09.08 County Council Bill #361 restricting release of GMO…
2008 Candidate Forums
The KCFA sponsored 3 Candidate Forums in the Fall of 2008, dedicated to agricultural issues. 2008 Candidates– Our original mailing…