Hawaii to Receive $1.9 Million for Small-Scale Agriculture
The grant program is not connected to the CARES Act.
Kaulunani Advisory Council Seeking Members
Residents of all islands are encouraged to apply.
Essential Oils Could Keep Pests, Disease from Organic Crops
Researchers will evaluate effectiveness of organically certified plant essential oils on fruit pathogens.
Out-of-State Farm Worker COVID-19 Exemption
Farm workers traveling to Hawaiʻi County are considered essential workers.
Assistance for Farmers & Ranchers Impacted by COVID-19
Signup will begin September 21 and run through December 11, 2020.
Coffee Berry Borer Confirmed on Lānaʻi
The larvae feed on the coffee bean, reducing the yield and quality of the bean.
People’s Open Markets to Reopen Saturday on Oahu
Certified farmers’ markets are considered essential businesses.
New Farmers Network Forms on Big Island
IFU supports farms and-or aspiring farms seeking guidance on becoming sustainable.
Coffee Berry Borer Confirmed on Kaua’i
It is still unknown how CBB first made its way to Hawaii Island and how it has spread to other islands.