Sustainable Agriculture : farms

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)

"Taro, Mauka to Makai" New 2008 edition now available

VincentD — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:15:00 GMT

CTAHR is pleased to announce that a newly revised second edition of Taro Mauka to Makai , A taro production and business guide for Hawaii growers. Since the first edition, published in 1997, interest in growing taro has increased, but with it has the...(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)

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)

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)

Is Increased Agricultural Productivity a good thing?

VincentD — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:53:00 GMT

It's tough being a Gemini. When I'm faced with two opinions about things, I can see both sides of things and often am challenged about which is the better choice. What follows is an example of how confusing things can become. USDA Economic Research...(read more)