| Threads of Hawaii |
| Monday, September 22, 2008 - Tuesday, September 30, 2008 11:30-1:30 MWF |
| Category: Exhibits Island: Oahu Location: Miller Hall 112 |
Description: An exhibit for the Textile Society of America members here for their convention, the public, students and faculty displaying garments from the Historic Costume Collection in the Apparel Product Design and Merchandising program.
The opening reception will be 9/24 from 5:00-8:00pm and is free and open to the public. |
| Contact: Carol D'Angelo 956-2234 dangelo@hawaii.edu |
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| WSARE Subregional Conference for Hawai'i |
| Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - Wednesday, September 24, 2008 8:00 am -5:00 pm |
| Category: Meetings/Conferences Island: Hawaii Location: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort |
Description: 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,
Tel: 808-322-3441 Fax: 808-322-3117
* What will be needed to create stronger local food systems that are less reliant on imports from elsewhere?
* What are the local food production trends in your area? Do you think your local farmers produce enough food for your area 5-10 years from now? What areas of production need improvement?
* The SARE program was commissioned, by Congress, to get its research results to the farmer and rancher. Has this been a success in your area of influence? Why or why not?
* What type of research, education and development is going to be necessary over the next 10 years to help economically sustain farming and the environment?
* If Western SARE received (from Congress) an additional $1 million per region, what types of projects should be targeted or emphasized?
* What barriers are in place that prevent underserved groups, including socially disadvantaged groups, from applying for and receiving SARE funding, and how can those barriers be removed?
Accomodations at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort: Participants at the WSARE subregional conference can reserve rooms at the special discounted rate of $125/night for three days prior to the conference and five days after. Call the Keauhou Beach Outrigger Resort's toll free number (1-877-532-8468), ask for group reservations, and mention that you're participating in the WSARE CONFERENCE.
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| Contact: Jody Smith (808) 956-7774 smithjos@hawaii.edu |
| Website: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/sustainag/Conferences.asp |
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| Mealani's Taste of the Hawaiian Range |
| Friday, October 3, 2008 6:00 - 8:00 pm |
| Category: Special Events Island: Hawaii Location: Hilton Waikoloa |
| Description: This educational Food Festival is a partnership between CTAHR, Big Island Farm Bureau, and Hawaii Cattleman's Association. It features island-grown beef, vegetables, and other locally-grown agricultural commodities. |
| Contact: Susan Miyasaka 808-981-8285 miyasaka@hawaii.edu |
| Website: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/taste/about.asp |
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