KAPALUA – Financial challenges facing Maui Land & Pineapple Co. are raising a “substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern,” the company reports in its latest filing with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission. Among a number of disclosures in the filing, a group of lenders has declared that...
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Farmers threaten to block highway | Bangkok Post: news
More than 1,500 pineapple growers on Friday gathered in front of the Farmer Market Centre on Petchakasem highway at Ban Auo Noi in Prachuab Khiri Khan to wait for outcome of the meeting of National Pineapple Committee. The pineapple farmers came from Prachuab Khiri Khan, Rayong, Chonburi, Uthai Thani, Kanchanaburi and Ratchaburi. They brought...
Continue readingFarmers say tax changes pose threat
MAKAWAO – Upcountry farmers said this week that they have concerns about proposals to change the way agricultural lands are taxed. A number of landowners said any changes that increased what they pay in property taxes could put small farmers and ranchers out of business. Others questioned how the proposal would affect people who...
Continue readingTropical Gardening – Vitamins abound
Tropical Gardening — Vitamins aboundSunday, January 15 2:10 am Lucky we live Hawaii, but we can learn a lot from gardeners on other tropical islands. Right now, we are in the Dominican Republic working with farmers on a project sponsored by the Florida Association for Volunteer Action in the Caribbean and the Americas, or...
Continue readingFarmers urge more review of tax system
WAILUKU – Maui County Council members heard from farmers this week asking them to take more time before making changes to the county’s agricultural property tax laws. The council Budget and Finance Committee met Tuesday to discuss a proposal that would carve out the land under a home on agricultural property and require it...
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Dig farm-fresh foods? Be part of growing interest on MauiMaui County Farm Bureau’s on a mission to honor its future leaders, cook up tours, demos and contests for Agricultural Month in SeptemberSeptember 25, 2011By CARLA TRACY – Dining Editor (carlatracy@mauinews.com) , The Maui NewsSave | Bookmark and Share Mauians love his ripe, juicy Kula...
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Throughout September Maui farmers, ranchers, local food producers and friends of agriculture are teaming up to celebrate local food. We do this because we believe that agriculture matters on Maui. Grown on Maui Chef Demos at Whole Foods MarketMaui every Monday in September, 5:30-6:30 p.m.September 6 Tylun Pang, The Fairmont Kea Lani, MauiSeptember 12...
Continue readingMaui County Farm Bureau Presents Maui Ag Day
The Maui County Farm Bureau (MCFB) will present the second annual Maui Ag Day with a focus on “Understanding Food Safety Certification” on Friday, Aug. 26, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hāli‘imaile Pineapple Company located at 872 Hāli‘imaile Road. The trade show, panel discussion, tour and parking are free and open to...
Continue readingTougher penalties, product tracking considered to curb agriculture crimes
Fighting farm theft and vandalism is getting a closer look by state officials in the wake of high-profile cases. Tougher penalties, rural neighborhood watch and product tracking from field to vendor are among the ideas to combat a growing and troublesome trend. Whether it’s theft of produce or vandalism on a massive scale, agricultural...
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