Sustainable Agriculture Conferences

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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, Hawaii, 96740
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.

To arrange to stay at a Kona area bed and breakfast (many of which are on farms), contact the Hawaii Island B & B Association (North Kona or South Kona).

The Manago Hotel is very reasonably priced, but has a limited number of rooms available.

Farm Tours: For information on self guided driving tours of the Kona region's coffee farms, check out the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival website for brochures and maps. AgriTourism in the Kona region is a growing industry. You can make reservations for unique agricultural tours through Hawaii AgVentures.

~ Plan to attend other agricultural events in Kona, September 22-27, 2008 ~

"Partnerships for Sustainable Local Food Production" Farmer-Chef Conference
Co-sponsored by American Culinary Federation Kona-Kohala Chapter, Big Island Resource, Conservation and Development (BIRC&D), University of Hawaii-CTAHR, Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers and Hawaii County Dept. of Research and Development

Sept 24th - 25th, 2008
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort

18th annual Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers Conference

Fri Sept 26 and Sat Sept 27th
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort

CTAHR Organic Training Workshops

Click here to link to downloadable presentations from CTAHR's statewide organic training programs.

Last updated on 5/5/2008