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- Four Hawaii Farms Awarded Grants for Solar Power ProjectsNR13-10 HONOLULU – Four Hawaii farms have been awarded a total of $62,000 in federal grants by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help reduce their energy consumption and costs. Hawaii was one of 22 states that received funding under USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). “With new food safety standards requiring temperature […]
- Condolences to the Tanouye Family Harold Tanouye Hawaii has lost a long-time nurseryman and respected leader in the agricultural industry this morning with the passing of Harold Tanouye, president of Green Point Nursery, Inc. Harold, a third-generation farmer, returned from college and established Green Point Nursery in 1957 and grew mostly anthuriums. Son, Eric, joined the business in […]
- Pacific Gateway Center Awarded $181,000 for Solar ProjectThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) just announced that the Pacific Gateway Center in Honolulu has been awarded $180,922 for a project entitled “Sustainable Solar for Beginning Farmers with Limited Resources.” Pacific Gateway, in collaboration with Solar Wave, will design and build an affordable solar-powered refrigeration container system. This project utilizes […]
- Global Food Export OpportunityThe Hawaii Department of Agriculture is sponsoring a Global Food Export Opportunity to expand knowledge about exporting agricultural products. International experts will discuss export opportunities for local products. Session 1 will be held in: Kona – September 19, 2013 – Royal Kona Resort Honolulu – September 20, 2013 – Grand Manoa Ballroom Session 2 […]
- USDA Announces Funding for Safe Housing for Farm WorkersAugust 14, 2013 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the availability of nearly $40 million to provide housing for farmworkers and their families. To view the full news release, go to: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAOC/bulletins/8722b2
- Farm Resources Workshop Sept. 5th on KauaiFREE MULTI AGENCY ROAD SHOW CONTINUES ON TO KAUAI CTAHR is partnering with the Hawaii Departments of Ag and Health, USDA Farm Service Agency, and the US Department of Labor to offer another popular USDA FSA sponsored, Farm Resources Workshop that will cover a myriad of topics: pesticide use, including sprayer calibration and mixing demonstrations; […]
- West Hawaii Meeting with the Governor and Cabinet on ThursdayGov. Neil Abercrombie has invited the West Hawaii community to his first “Governor’s Cabinet in Your Community” event in Kona, where they will meet members of his Cabinet and share information vital to the Big Island. The event will include breakout sessions focused on areas of greatest importance to the people of West Hawaii, as […]
- Hawaii Invasive Species Council Approves Fiscal Year 2014 BudgetHISC members receive Governor’s proclamation for Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Week in March. From left: DOH Deputy Director Gary Gill, DLNR Chairperson William J. Aila, Gov. Neil Abercrombie, UH CTAHR Dean Maria Gallo, HDOA Chairperson Russell Kokubun, DOT David Rodriguez. HISC News Release For Immediate Release: July 31, 2013 HONOLULU—The interagency Hawaii Invasive Species […]
- Free Aquaculture Workshops July 29 and 31! The Hawaii Department of Agriculture is helping to sponsor two free workshops next week. Aquaculture Business Management and Marketing Workshop July 29, 2013 at 9 am – 4 pm UHM Campus Center BallroomPlease register by July 23, 2013 at 5:00 PM via the following link and print the ticket you’ll receive in order to present it at […]
- Invasive Species Awareness Posters at Lihue AirportNews Release from the Kauai Invasive Species Committee LIHUE – In an effort to raise the awareness level of the general public as well as residents, the Kauai Invasive Species Committee (KISC) has installed new display signage at the Lihue Airport as well as at the Nawiliwili, Young Brothers facility. The full color signs were […]