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- Snake Found in Kona Vacation CondoJuly 3, 2013 NR13-09 HONOLULU – A family staying at a Kona vacation condo unit found a 16-inch-long snake on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 and turned it over to security on the property. The black, orange and yellow-colored snake was identified as a garter snake. It is possible that the snake hitchhiked on the […]
- Hawaii State Farm Fair – July 13 & 14!!! The Hawaii State Farm Fair is next weekend, July 13 & 14 at Kualoa Ranch. Adult admission is $5, and kids and students are FREE! Parking is also FREE! For more information, go to the Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation website at: https://hfbf.org/
- Young Brothers Posts Invasive Species Info at Kauai PortNews Release from Kauai Invasive Species CommitteeJune 27, 2013 LIHUE – New signs were installed today at the Nawiliwili, Young Brothers facility asking the public to beaware of accidentally bringing invasive species to Kauai. The bright and attractive signs featureinformation about the need to inspect and clean cargo as well as what pests to look […]
- USDA Grants Available for Socially Disadvantaged ProducersJune 27, 2013 The Rural Business—Cooperative Service announces the availability of $2,855,222 in competitive grant funds for the FY 2013 Small Socially-Disadvantaged Producer Grants (SSDPG) program. We are requesting proposals from applicants that will provide technical assistance to small, socially-disadvantaged agricultural producers in rural areas. See https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-06-12/pdf/2013-13867.pdf for more information. Eligible applicants include Cooperative Development […]
- President Obama Nominates Top Ag OfficialsJune 27, 2013 WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts with the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Krysta Harden, Nominee for Deputy Secretary, Department of Agriculture Krysta Harden is the Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), a position she has held since […]
- Governor Signs Measures in Support of AgricultureJune 26, 2013 Governor Signs Measures in Support of Agriculture HONOLULU – Gov. Neil Abercrombie today signed seven bills related to agriculture, a central component of the state’s economic and environmental sustainability. “Part of Hawaii’s history and way of life, our agriculture industry keeps money in the local economy and supports thriving rural communities,” Gov. […]
- Olelo Presents the Different Viewpoints about GMOConfused about the issues surrounding genetically modified organisms (GMOs)? Olelo will present a four-day series, GMOs. Dinner? Or Disaster? The shows will cover the pros and cons of the issue over four nights next week Monday thru Thursday beginning at 6:30 p.m. for one hour each night. On Oahu, it will be aired on Channel […]
- Governor Signs Bill Vital to Hawaii’s Honeybee IndustryNEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 17, 2013 HONOLULU – In conjunction with “Hawaii Pollinator Week,” which recognizes the role of honeybees and other primary pollinators as essential to many agricultural and horticultural operations, Gov. Neil Abercrombie today signed Senate Bill 482 into law to ensure the continued viability of honeybee operations in the state. […]
- Celebrate Hawaii Pollinators on June 17th at the State CapitolAgriculture depends on pollinators and to recognize their importance, the public is welcome to join Governor Neil Abercrombie and other officials to proclaim next week as Hawaii Pollinator Week. The Governor will also sign in to law, SB482, which will help honey producers to sell their product with less regulations. The event will be […]
- A Farmer’s Dream – A Free Five-Year Lease and Start-Up Funds!It’s for real! Kamehameha Schools, Ke Alii Pauahi Foundation and Ulupono are holding a contest for farmers who first develop good business plans, which will help achieve successful agriculture operations. Five-year leases will be awarded on agricultural lands on Oahu, Molokai and Hawaii Island. There are several rounds of the competition. The first deadline is […]