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Hawaii Department of Agriculture Now Accepting Applications for Specialty Crop Grants

HDOA’s Market Development Branch is accepting applications for the Specialty Crop Block Program for Fiscal Year 2023. Specialty crops are defined as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruit, horticulture, and nursery crops. Applicants may submit grant proposals for up to $50,000. Deadline to file an application is 12:00pm on March 3, 2023.  Those interested in applying…

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UHDP Mango Workshop

Upcoming demonstration event to showcase ultra-high-density plantation and the open Tatura trellis system. Advantages and disadvantages to implementing this system will be discussed. Registration required. A Comparison of Two High Density Orchard Management Systems: Year 5 Field Day at Umi’s Farm, Kekaha Sunday, February 19th @10:30am to pau For more info email [email protected]: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-comparison-oftwo-high-density-orchard-management-systems-formangoes-tickets-524256123177

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Kauai Farm Food Safety Field Day, Feb 8th

Join Aina Hookupu o Kauai and North Shore Economic Vitality Project at the Kilauea Community Agricultural Center to learn about what goes into practicing and documenting food safety practices to obtain USDA certification. Food safety practices and certification improves increases brand credibility, gives products a competitive advantage, increases legal protection for your business, and expands…

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CTAHR Is Accepting Disease Samples for Statewide Survey and Catalogue for Orchid Diseases

CTAHR CES ornamental crop extension agents are performing a statewide survey to catalogue orchid diseases across the state. If you are a commercial orchid grower and want to contribute to this body of knowledge, CTAHR is accepting disease samples and have funding to pay for diagnostics fees.  The project to collect and catalogue samples will begin after an initial…

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The Service Companies Job Fairs

The Service Companies is hosting job fairs at Kauai American Job Center, 4444 Rice St, Lihue, HI 96766. Each job fair is from 10 am to 2 pm. Monday, January 9, 2023 Tuesday, January 17, 2023 Monday, January 23, 2023 Monday, January 30, 2023 See flyers below for more information.

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