Workshops

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4/5/2017 UPDATE: Now scheduling for the 1-3:30 and 4-5:30 classes on Saturday, April 29, 2017. (First two are full.) To secure a spot, please send your RSVPs to:  kenaicoffee@aol.com or davehart@ashellc.com

Aloha ~ this is a reminder of two valuable workshops coming up in the next 2 weeks on the Palamanui campus.  The first is a Community Informational Meeting on the UHH Master of Education DISTANCE BASED program that is happening tomorrow evening from 5:30-6:30.  This program is for already licensed teachers who are seeking a Master’s degree. I…

Thank you KCFA Member Chair Chet Gardiner for these great photos! Looks like a good day. click on each to enlarge

WHEN: Saturday, February 11, 2017 WHERE: Bob Nelson’s Farm (turn makai at the Kona Joe’s sign in Kainaliu. Drive down and park in big empty lot on right. Farm is just across.) WHY: Proper Pruning Techniques,Soil Sampling etc. KCFA will be hosting the annual pruning workshop on Saturday 2/11.  Kona farmers Bob Nelson and Bob…

The meeting will be held at the Cooperative Extension Service office in Kainaliu, across from the Aloha Theater, on Monday, November 14 starting at 3:30 p.m. With the deadlines on Friday 11/18  to submit applications for several of the programs, this is an opportunity to find out how soil and water conservation programs can help…

The Governor’s Office in West Hawai‘i Presents: Little Fire Ant Awareness Forum Thursday, October 27, 2016,  6-8 p.m. (Doors Open @ 5:30 p.m.) Hawai‘i Community College, Palamanui Campus 73-4225 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Room 127 With presenters from: Hawai‘i Ant Lab State of Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture Big Island Invasive Species Committee County of Hawai‘i  Department…

lots of information for everyone

*Beginning Beekeeping & Honey Bee Biology click to see complete info>> KONA Beginning beekeeing class, October 18, 2016 When: Tuesday, October 18, 5-8 pm (PowerPoint lecture) *Honey Bee Health: Pests & Diseases click to see complete info >> KONA Bee health class, October 19, 2016-1 When: Wednesday, October 19, 8:30 am- 12 noon (PowerPoint lecture) *Hands-on Apiary…

Thank you to Board Member Chris Coleman for the photos! A great time was had by all, across from the gorgeous Two Step at Honaunau Bay. See you next year! Click to enlarge

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click on photo to enlarge… KCFA held its popular annual Vertical/Shoot Selection Coffee Talk workshop at Bob Nelson’s well maintained farm in Kainaliu.  Bob Smith and Bob Nelson gave their expertise to a group of about 30 interested farmers.   Also, Cheresa Coles and John Quinn,  Research Statisticians with the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service…

KCFA presents Coffee Talk — VERTICAL SELECTION Workshop WHEN: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 (9:00-11:00 am) WHERE:  Bob Nelson & Bob Smith at Bob Nelsons’ Farm located makai of the Kona Joe sign in Kainaliu, along Mamalahoa Highway. Drive down; parking available. WHY: Choose the right vertical/shoots from among the new growth following the pruning completed a few months…

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From Hawaii Farmers Union Tuesday, February 16 from 6-9 pm in Hawi Please call 889-5715 with any questions further information is here: click to view>>> Airlayer Poster FINAL

Kona Coffee Farmers Association presents: Coffee Talk- Pruning Workshop! When:     This Friday, January 22, 2016 Registration begins at 8:30.    Class to start promptly at 9 am! Where:    Bob Nelson’s Farm- makai of Kona Joe sign in Kainaliu, along Mamalahoa Highway Why:       Make Good Choices by learning Correct Techniques Class will be less than…

KCFA Presents: Coffee Talk-  Pruning Workshop: Making Good Choices by Learning Correct Techniques Bob Smith and Bob Nelson will again offer their popular annual KCFA Pruning Workshop at Bob Nelson’s farm in Kainaliu. Suitable for newbies and as a refresher for all! WHEN: January 22, 2016- Friday 9 am  WHY: Learn the value of Pruning correctly and how it impacts future growth and…

Pruning Coffee – Bob Smith and Bob Nelson www.KonaCoffeeFarmers.org Friday-January 22, 2016 “COFFEE TALK” Presentation 9am WHY:  Coffee trees require yearly pruning to remove unproductive branches and to make space for new vigorous growth.  Coffee verticals have a growth cycle of 3 years.  Maximum production is achieved the 3rd year. Growth thereafter is on a…

Kona on Wednesday, October  21, 2015 CBB Expert, Pablo Benavides Machado from Colombia.  Dr. Benavides will be presenting in Kona on Wednesday, October 21 from 5pm to 7pm. The RSVP deadline is Monday, October 19. He will present a seminar “Integrated Pest Management a successful strategy to control the Coffee Berry Borer in Colombia” and…

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Free workshop with Colombian CBB expert Luis Aristizabal!   Luis Aristizabal is coming back to Kona.  In 2012, he revolutionized the way we look at our fields.  Now, he’s here to talk on how to better control CBB through effective harvesting, and next-level methods of IPM.  Colombia manages infestation levels of under 3 percent. How…

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Of course you do!   Meet the rep, Matt Needham from Bioworks, 3:30 pm Thursday, June 25 at CTAHR for a talk story on the fungus.     Matt has worked with the coffee industry since 2011.  He has also visited South America to learn about fungus use there.  He is back on island and…

An important aspect of coffee farming. This workshop is popular so give your self plenty of time

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FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP West Hawaii Civic Center click for complete information: Food Safety Workshop.Kona

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