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Sustainable Agriculture Conferences/Workshops in September (and part of October)

VincentD — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:05:00 GMT

There are several upcoming events devoted to Sustainable Agriculture across the state in Hawaii - the rest of this month and into October. Take advantage of these opportunities as they become available. Jerry DeWitt , Director of the Leopold Center for...(read more)

September Sustainable Agriculture Conferences - Big Island - Mark your calendars!

VincentD — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:03:00 GMT

Western SARE Subregional Conference for Hawai'i Celebrating 20 years of WSARE in Hawaii plus Strategic Planning for HI sustainable agriculture for the next Twenty September 23-24th, 2008 Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort 78-6740 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona...(read more)

Do Food Miles Matter?

VincentD — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:13:00 GMT

Do food miles matter? Well, if you are concerned about the impact on greenhouse gases, then maybe not. A recent paper from Christopher L. Weber and H. Scott Matthews in the journal, Environmental Science and Technology ( Environ. Sci. Technol. 2008. 42...(read more)

New USDA Fruit and Tree Nut Outlook

VincentD — Fri, 30 May 2008 00:15:00 GMT

The US Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service just released on May 29, 2008, its Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook for 2008 . Lots of interesting “fruits” of information about the national outlook for fruit and nut prices, imports and exports....(read more)

The Future of Food at UHM

VincentD — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:26:00 GMT

Campus Sustainability Week 2007 - Monday - Friday, October 22 - 26, 2007 Now is the time to add your voice to what goes into your stomach. UH Manoa's 20-year contract with Sodexho ends next year, so the RFP's that will shape the new food service...(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)

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)

Hawai'i 2050 Sustainability Task Force - Stakeholder Input Sought

VincentD — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:30:00 GMT

The Hawai'i 2050 Sustainability Task Force is seeking input from everyone on its draft Hawai'i 2050 Sustainability Plan . The Task Force has also set up an on-line comment site . A public opinion poll was also taken to gauge what kind of future...(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)

Upcoming Sustainable Agriculture Events

VincentD — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 06:07:00 GMT

There are several sustainable agriculture events occuring over the next several weeks. 1. The Hawaii Island Food Summit will be held October 5-6th, 2007 at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort. 2. On Maui, the Maui Aloha Aina Association hosts the 7th Annual...(read more)

Organic Agriculture: Point - CounterPoint

VincentD — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:48:00 GMT

Paul Achitoff's Gathering Place commentary in the September 11, 2007, Honolulu Star-Bulletin about organic agriculture raises several issues. It's just too bad that the article is so full of "red herrings" and ad hominen attacks, it's...(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)

September is "Fruits and Veggies -- More Matters" month

VincentD — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 20:57:00 GMT

September is "Fruits and Veggies -- More Matters" Month. It used to be "5-a-day" but we're not counting anymore -- what matters most is eating MORE fruits and MORE vegetables. September traditionally represents the time when 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)

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)