Newsletter 59 - January 2014
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Aloha The holiday season is about friendship and reconnecting with each other, meeting together and sharing meals. It's how we keep communities together. Over the past few years, we as a network of individuals, families, and friends have cultivated deeper connections with our food, which also implicity invigorates the fabric of our community. This year it was pleasantly surprising to see how much of our Christmas dinner was locally sourced, seemingly without much effort or forethought. We can only hope that this is a sign of how our local food system is changing slowly but surely, right in front of us. We wish you a Happy New Year with an abundance of local and nourishing food! Craig Elevitch and Pedro Tama
EventsSunday, December 29, 2013, 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm, Hilo Thursday, January 09, 2014, 08:30 am - Saturday, January 11, 2014, 12:00 pm, Maui, Oahu, Kauai Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 06:00 pm - 08:00 pm, Hilo Saturday, January 18, 2014, 09:00 am to Monday, January 20, 2014, 05:00 pm, Puna Monday, January 20, 2014, 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm, North Kona Saturday, January 25, 2014, 09:00 am - 12:00 pm, Pahoa Saturday,January 25, 2014 to Sunday, April 06, 2014, Oahu Sunday, January 26, 2014, 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm, Hilo Every Tuesday. 09:00 am - 12:00 pm, Puna Every Thursday. 09:00 am - 12:00 pm, Puna View events calendarReportsHawai'i Island Goat DairyWritten by Sonia R.Martinez on Thursday, 26 December 2013 11:36.
The farm is located in Ahualoa, above the Honoka'a area at about 1800 feet elevation, nestled into the flanks of Mauna Kea on a beautiful 10-acre property that was at one time a macadamia nut tree farm. The macnuts trees are still there but are not harvested commercially. Locally Grown Skin Care Products by Second Skin NaturalsWritten by Craig Elevitch and Ken Love on Friday, 27 December 2013 00:00.
Farmers' Markets and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)Visit our comprehensive directory of Hawai'i Island farmers' markets and Community Supported Agricuture.
AnnouncementsMayor Kenoi Signs Bill 113, restricts future GMO growingOn November 19th the Hawai'i County Council voted 6-3 in favor of Bill 113 (Council members Onishi, Yoshimoto and Ilagan voted Against), which restricts future cultivation of GMO crops on Hawai'i Island. Mayor Kenoi, who faced substantial political pressure to veto the bill, instead signed Bill 113 into law on December 5th with a strong statement advocating local control of agriculture in Hawai'i County: "With this new ordinance we are conveying that instead of global agribusiness corporations, we want to encourage and support community-based farming and ranching." For the complete text of Mayor Kenoi's powerful position supporting Bill 113 and sustainable agriculture, CLICK HERE. Beginning Farmer Training Program accepting applicationsKAMUELA, 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. 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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