Sustainable Agriculture : farmers

Know your farmer, know your food!

VincentD — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:52:00 GMT

USDA has released a new web site in support of local farmers! American farmers feed our nation and the world, but they are all local to somewhere. Get to know your local farmer, and get to know your food. USDA wants to foster the viability and growth...(read more)

Hawaii Farm Bureau Launches Program for Disposal of Unwanted Pesticides

VincentD — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:38:00 GMT

The Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation has launched a new program to assist HFBF members and those in the business of farming or landscaping or other agricultural operation to assist in the disposal of unwanted, unused or unusable pesticides. Through the efforts...(read more)

HDOA receives additional funding for Organic Certification Programs

VincentD — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:43:00 GMT

From the Hawaii Department of Agriculture - Market Development Branch . The Hawaii Organic Farmers Association (HOFA) is a third party organic certifier . HOFA also has an Organic Products Directory . Guaranteed Organic Certification Agency (GOCA) also...(read more)

Slow Food Nation: Are you ready for the "Woodstock for Foodies".

VincentD — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:06:00 GMT

Are you ready for Slow Food Nation '08? This weekend, in San Francisco, will be the largest celebration of food in America. Come celebrate at the Taste Pavillions; not a double cheeseburger in sight!. A "Woodstock for Foodies" say some ...(read more)

Seeking a Vision for Agriculture....California Agriculture

VincentD — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:06:00 GMT

To badly paraphrase an old saying "When California agriculture sneezes, Hawaii agriculture catches cold." In fact, we could add "and Hawaii consumers pay more." As consumers of agricultural products, we are closely tied to California...(read more)

Second Saturday at the Urban Garden Center

VincentD — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:13:00 GMT

Every second Saturday, the Oahu Urban Garden Center opens its doors to visitors to learn about gardening. Learn about fruits and vegetables to grow in your home garden. See demonstrations of organic weed management. University of Hawaii Seed Sale and...(read more)

Oahu Agriculture Technology Field Day - June 24, 2008

VincentD — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:42:00 GMT

The Oahu Resources Conservation and Development Council, in conjunction with the Hawaii Agricultural Reseach Center will be holding a field day on Oahu at the HARC field plots in Kunia. See below for more information....(read more)

Why the Farm Bill is important to Hawaii

VincentD — Thu, 15 May 2008 00:21:00 GMT

We’re almost “home and dry” with the Farm Bill. Today, Wednesday, May 14, 2008, the House of Representatives passed the Farm Bill Conference Report 318-106, a “veto-proof” majority. The Senate is currently debating the Farm Bill Conference Report with...(read more)

Slow Food Oahu Collecting Kitchen Equipment for Slow Food Swap Meet

VincentD — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:05:00 GMT

Slow Food O'ahu will be collecting donations of under-utilized or unwanted kitchen equipment for the 2007 Slow Food Swap Meet. Donations will be accepted on the following dates and at the following locations. Thursday, November 15, 2007 at the Kailua...(read more)

Images of a Sustainable Food Revolution

VincentD — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 03:45:00 GMT

How many of you have been to Iowa? For me, hundreds of times; having grown up in Illinois, Iowa is our next door neighbor. Iowa is also symbolic of modern agriculture but it's also becoming symbolic of changes in American agriculture. Check out Tom...(read more)

New Organic Survey and the Hawaii Food Summit

VincentD — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:37:00 GMT

Harris Interactive has a new poll out on October 8, 2007 about organic food. Those who buy organic food regularly are still a small minority but their numbers are growing. Most people view organic food as safer, better for the environment, healthier and...(read more)

Do you know where your food comes from??

VincentD — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 05:46:00 GMT

Grist , the Environmental News and Commentary web site has launched a new series articles about food, farming and agriculture. Sow What? is your opportunity to think about where your food comes from, how it got there and what were the environmental consequences...(read more)

The Real Dirt on Farmer John - Sunday, October 14, 2007

VincentD — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 01:56:00 GMT

On Sunday, October 14, 2007, Kokua Hawaii Foundation and partners: SustainHawaii , Slow Food Oahu , and the Town Restaurant will be sponsoring two showings of " The Real Dirt on Farmer John ." This full length documentary (2005) will be shown...(read more)

Waimanalo Plant Science Field Day

VincentD — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 17:56:00 GMT

WAIMANALO PLANT SCIENCE FIELD DAY Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007; 9-12 pm Waimanalo Research Station, CTAHR, University of Hawaii 41-698 Ahiki St., Waimanalo, Oahu (mauka of Waimanalo Park, Hihimanu St.) Please join us for our 19 th Field Day, celebrating the...(read more)

Adoption of Genetically Engineered Crops by U.S. Agriculture

VincentD — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 18:14:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service monthly magazine reports Amber Waves , has a report in its September 2007 edition, about the adoption of Genetically Engineered Crops . Over the last 12 years, the commercial incorporation of...(read more)