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HDOA Micro-Grant for Food Security Program Opens

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is now accepting applications for the popular Micro-Grant for Food Security Program (MGFSP). This is the third year of the grant program which provides support for small-scale gardening, herding and livestock operations to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food in food insecure communities. A total of…

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Lihue Business Association 2023 Legislative Update

The Lihue Business Association (LBA) will be hosting a meeting for its 2023 Legislative Update where they will discuss with Kauai legislators. Legislators will provide an overview of the legislative session, bills and their effect on Kauai. The meeting is free and open to the public. Where: Duke’s Restaurant, 3610 Rice St, Lihue, HI 96766…

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Ola Pono O Kauaʻi Conference

The Kaua’i Rural Health Association is presenting the Ola Pono o Kaua’i Conference at the convention hall June 7th and 8th. The conference runs from 9 AM to 3 PM both days. See the flyer below for more details. Click here to sign up or scan the QR code on the flyer below.

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CTAHR Virtual Workshop on Avocado Lace Bug Control, Avocado Grafting and General Management, Friday May 5th, 5-7:30pm

The University of Hawaii’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources and the East-Oahu Farm Bureau are hosting a free virtual workshop on grafting and management techniques to mitigate Avocado Lace Bug (ALB) infestation. First discovered in 2019 on Oahu, ALB is a recent invasive pest in Hawaii that can cause defoliation and ultimately reduce…

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Malama Kauai Seeks Keiki-Friendly, Locally Sourced, and Budget-Friendly Products to Include in their Kaukau 4 Keiki Program

Malama Kauai is currently planning their 2023 Kaukau 4 Keiki Program for in-need keiki across Kauai and they’re looking to purchase locally grown or processed local food products. This program offers weekly grocery boxes to eligible Kauai youth (18 years and under) who would otherwise experience challenges to food access during the summer months. Malama…

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Register for Online Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training by May 1st

A three-day virtual training will be held May 9-11th from 4-7pm via Zoom. All farmers interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule and Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) are strongly encouraged to register. This training satisfies the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement for covered farms that “at least one…

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Electric Vehicle Tax Credits

Did you buy a new electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle in 2022? You might be eligible for a federal income tax credit of up to $7,500. Check out if you qualify here. If you bought a used EV or fuel cell vehicle in 2023 from a licensed dealer, you might be eligible for a used…

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Free Farmer Resource Fair

OACA, UH CTAHR, GoFarm, North Shore EVP, and many other partners are organizing a FREE Resource Fair for the farming community on Kauaʻi. It will be held a the KAUAI WAR MEMORIAL CONVENTION HALL. THURSDAY, APRIL 6TH, 2023 4-6:30 PM  4191 HARDY STREET LIHUE, HI 96766 You can meet vendors, service providers, technicians, and experts who can help you with your farm…

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Aloha Aina Poi Company is Hiring Kalo Production Technicians!

Aloha Aina Poi Company seeks committed individuals with strong work ethic and a desire to build a regenerative food system. Aloha Aina Poi Company is an ʻaina, ohana, and community-driven company with strong brand recognition and deep roots. Job duties of Kalo Production Technicians include: Minimum qualifications for the job include having a valid driver’s…

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Free Youth Concert

Kauai Resilience Project and its partners are putting on a youth concert that is free to attend! Tickets are now open to register the whole family. Where: Kilohana Luʻau Kalamaku Venue, Lihue When: Sunday, March 12th, 1 pm – 6 pm Registration Link: https://lokahi-youarenotalone-free-youth-concert.eventbrite.com/

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