Beginning Farmer Training Program accepting applications

KAMUELA, Hawai'i—December 12, 2013—Ku I Ka Mana, a beginning farmer-rancher training is accepting applications from prospective students for its third cohort. The 18-week course is conducted in Honokaa and begins on Friday, January 31. Application materials may be downloaded at http://www.kohalacenter.org/farmertraining/application.html. The application deadline is Friday, January 10. Although no previous farming experience is required, preference is given to veterans and to applicants who have taken steps to become agricultural producers but would benefit from a comprehensive, hands-on curriculum. Persons interested in learning more or applying to Ku I Ka Mana are encouraged to visit http://www.kohalacenter.org/farmertraining/home.html or contact Derrick Kiyabu at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 808-220-2312.