The University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources held another farmer field day at their research station in Waimanalo this past Sat., Feb 15. HDOA’s Market Development crew were there to pass out some freebies. About 50 farmers and other interested people learned about the diversity of the sweet potato varieties in ...
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More than 40 ulu lovers showed up at the Ulu Field Day on Friday, Feb. 7 at the Mililani Ag Park. Ulu or breadfruit is making a comeback as a Hawaiian staple and the free workshop was sponsored by the Hawaii Department of Agriculture with support from the University of Hawaii, Mililani Ag Park and ...
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As interest grows in hydroponic farming, so has interest in green and red leaf lettuce, which grows quickly in all forms of farming. The team of Cooperative Extension Agents at the UH-College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources is continuing its farmer education series on Thurs., Feb. 13 at their Poamoho Research Station, 65-605 Kaukonahua ...
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HONOLULU – Gov. Neil Abercrombie today announced the release of more than $15.85 million for various capital improvement projects (CIP) administered by the state Department of Agriculture in support of the local agriculture industry and further preservation of Hawaii’s watersheds.
HONOLULU — Another new invasive pest has been detected on Oahu, one that damages coconut trees and other palm plants. The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) was detected at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on Dec. 23, 2013 during routine surveys conducted under a cooperative agreement between the University of Hawaii at Manoa* and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Plant Protection & Quarantine (USDA-PPQ).
A Lonely Quest for Facts on Genetically Modified Crops Jim Wilson/The New York Times Greggor Ilagan initially thought a ban on genetically modified organisms was a good idea. By AMY HARMON Published: January 4, 2014 KONA, Hawaii — From the moment the bill to ban genetically engineered crops on the island of Hawaii was introduced ...
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Dec. 31, 2013 NR13-17 HONOLULU — The Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has confirmed that an invasive stinging ant called the Little Fire Ant (LFA) has spread from Hawaii Island to Oahu and Maui. On Dec. 23, a customer at garden shop on Maui reported a suspicious ant to the Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC), ...
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Gov. Neil Abercrombie today announced the appointment of Scott Enright as Chairperson of the Hawaii Board of Agriculture. The appointment becomes effective Jan. 1, 2014. Enright succeeds Russell S. Kokubun, who is retiring at the end of the year. To view the news release, go to: https://governor.hawaii.gov/blog/category/newsroom/latest-news/
Ulu, or breadfruit, has been a staple in Hawaii for ages and now there is a movement to encourage its utilization and availability throughout the islands. “Breadfruit – From Tree to Table” is a workshop sponsored by Ho’oulu ka ‘Ulu, Kamehameha Schools and the Hawaii Department of Agriculture. The half-day workshops will be held on Maui, ...
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If you live on Maui and use pesticides for business or at home, this class is for you! Protecting Pollinators During Pesticide ApplicationFriday, Dec. 13, 20131:00 – 3:00 p.m.UH-Maui CollegeFee: $39 Trainer: Steve Russo, Hawaii Department of Agriculture, Environmental Health Specialist, Pesticides Branch ...
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