Newsletter 58 - December 2013
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Aloha We have entered another season of turning and celebration. The sun’s course in the eastern and western skies will miraculously reverse itself from south to north. We’re in the midst of Makahiki, Thanksgiving is around the corner, the winter solstice is but a moon away, and several major religious holidays, whose origins are embedded in nature’s cycles, will soon be upon us. It is a time when food becomes more important than ever. And it provides an opportunity for us to celebrate where it comes from and how it is grown. Let’s renew our commitment to honor this place where we live by eating local, sustainably-grown food as we express our gratitude and celebrate. Craig Elevitch and Pedro Tama
EventsSunday, November 24, 2013, 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm, Hilo Saturday, November 30, 2013, 09:00 am - 12:00 pm, Hilo Monday, December 02, 2013 - Saturday, December 07, 2013, Kailua-Kona Saturday, December 07, 2013, 09:00 am - 12:00 pm, Hilo Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 06:00pm - 08:00pm, Hilo Monday, December 16, 2013, 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm, North Kona Sunday, December 29, 2013, 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm, Hilo Thursday-Saturday, January 9-11, 2014, 08:30 am – 12:00 pm, Maui, Oahu, and Kauai Saturday, January 25, 2014, 09:00 am - 12:00 pm, Pahoa Saturday, January 25, 2014 to Sunday, April 06, 2014, Oahu Every Tuesday. 09:00 am - 12:00 pm, Puna Every Thursday. 09:00 am - 12:00 pm, Puna View events calendarReportsHarvest! Puna Makai Locavore StoreWritten by Sonia R. Martinez
Korean Natural Farming with PigsWritten by Jacque Prell
Grow Grubs! Farming Black Soldier Fly LarvaeWritten by Rachel Laderman
Every time a new guest visits our chicken area, they ask about the big orange and purple bin with tubes hanging out the back. “That,” I say proudly, “is our black soldier fly larvarium. Want to see inside?” Joining Forces with FungiWritten by Zach Mermel
Long marginalized in Western culture, mushrooms are gaining greater recognition for their outstanding benefits to human and ecological health. As keystone organisms, fungi play a primary support role in the recycling of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and various minerals. Farmers' Markets and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)Visit our comprehensive directory of Hawai'i Island farmers' markets and Community Supported Agricuture.
AnnouncementsPeach-Palm seedlings & seeds availableJohn Mood has lots of PP seedlings available. $1.50/seedling unspotted, or $4.00 potted in 3 in. pot. Also they are going into the fruiting season, so seed will be available in large quantities. Contact John at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. New Rules for Shipping Hawai'i Avocados to the Mainland to Take EffectThe USDA Final Rule governing the shipment of untreated "Sharwil" avocdos from Hawai'i to the mainland will take effect on October 15, 2013. For all the requiremnts to satisfy this rule, see http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=APHIS-2012-0008-0036 Web ResourcesThis month's web site listings
Supporting OrganizationsSponsorsCounty of Hawai'i,Hawai'i People's Fund and the Hawai'i Community Foundation     Founding sponsorsHawai'i County Resource Center, a program of the County of Hawai'i Department of Research and Development. Hawaii Agricultural Development Program in partnership with the Big Island RC&D Council.
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Pigs – you gotta love ‘em. Or hate them. Kama-pua’a was a pig-god to old Hawaiians, associated with Lono, the god of agriculture, and also was a lover of Pele. He was a shape shifter, capable of appearing as a handsome young man or randy, rascally hog with super powers of fertility. The epic story of Kama-pua’a is a wonderful example of ancient Hawaiian’s oral mythology and literature. Pigs were a special food for ancient Hawaiians and are still the centerpiece of a baby luau or graduation imu.
