Hawaii Deptment of Agriculture News
- Plant Quarantine Branch Holds Event to Encourage Turn In of Illegal Animals October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 NR24-31 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA), Plant Quarantine Branch (PQB), will host an event to educate the public about the Amnesty Program which allows illegal animals to be voluntarily turned in, no questions asked and no penalties assessed. This coincides with the ongoing multi-agency “Don’t Let it Loose” public […]Janelle
- Skunk Captured Last Night at Honolulu Harbor October 16, 2024October 15, 2024 NR24-30 HONOLULU – A live skunk was captured at Honolulu Harbor last night by agriculture inspectors from the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) after several days of tracking the animal. Last Thursday, inspectors from HDOA’s Plant Quarantine Branch received a report at about 3:00 a.m. that stevedores spotted a skunk running around […]Janelle
- New Interim Rule Continues Restrictions on the Movement of Palm Plants and Organic Material That May Contain Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles October 12, 2024October 11, 2024 NR24-29 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) today established a new interim rule to help stop the movement of the coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB) from designated CRB-infested areas to non-infested areas in the state. Today, the Advisory Committee on Plants and Animals recommended approval of a new interim rule that […]Janelle
- Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Found in Waikoloa Trap September 21, 2024September 21, 2024 NR24-28 HONOLULU – A single coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB) has been found in a trap this week by the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) during routine monitoring in Waikoloa on Hawai‘i Island. This is the first detection of CRB on the island since October 2023 when a Waikoloa resident reported finding a […]Janelle
- Hawaii to Receive $525,000 for Federal Specialty Crop Grants September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 NR24-27 HONOLULU – Hawai‘i has been awarded $524,773 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under its 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Through this grant program, the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) will fund nine projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crop products and create new market opportunities for […]Janelle
- Opossum Captured at Kalihi Freight Company August 21, 2024August 20, 2024 NR24-26 HONOLULU – Another live opossum has been captured in Honolulu. Freight workers in Kalihi were unloading construction material from a 40-foot shipping container yesterday afternoon and spotted an animal that looked like a very large rat run and hide inside the container. The employees closed the container and reported it to […]Janelle
- EPA Issues Emergency Stop Order on Use of Pesticide Dacthal August 7, 2024August 6, 2024 NR24-25 HONOLULU – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ordered the emergency suspension on the use of the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The rarely used emergency suspension was issued today due to serious health risks, especially to unborn babies of […]Janelle
- Hawaii Department of Agriculture to get $375,000 for Brown Tree Snake Interdiction Programs August 3, 2024August 2, 2024 NR24-24 HONOLULU – The U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) has approved $375,000 in funding to the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) for efforts to prevent the introduction of the brown tree snake (BTS), which is the top invasive species threat to Hawai‘i. The funds awarded to Hawai‘i are part of more than […]Janelle
- Live Opossum Captured in Downtown Honolulu July 17, 2024July 17, 2024 NR24-23 HONOLULU – A live opossum was captured early this morning outside a downtown office building. An office worker in the area saw the opossum on a window ledge in the gated doorway outside the Austin Building at 223 S. King St. (former Hawaiian Electric Company building) and reported it to the […]Janelle
- Hawaii Department of Agriculture Announces Record Funding for Biosecurity Measures and Invasive Species Programs July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 NR24-22 HONOLULU – Record funding for biosecurity measures approved by the state Legislature this year will expand the state’s efforts to stop the spread of invasive species such as little fire ants, the coconut rhinoceros beetle and coqui frogs, the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture (HDOA) announced today. “This legislation is a necessary […]Janelle
Hawaii Agriculture News
- Hawaii Farmers Are Battling Climate Change. Here’s How. - Honolulu Civil BeatHawaii Farmers Are Battling Climate Change. Here’s How. Honolulu Civil Beat
- System: $1.5M grant supports Indigenous students, develops food systems - University of Hawaii SystemSystem: $1.5M grant supports Indigenous students, develops food systems University of Hawaii System
- This Hawaii-born researcher is putting robots to work to help state’s agriculture industry - MSNThis Hawaii-born researcher is putting robots to work to help state’s agriculture industry MSN
- Most Hawaii Schools Have Gardens — But Few Kids Can Eat What They Grow - Honolulu Civil BeatMost Hawaii Schools Have Gardens — But Few Kids Can Eat What They Grow Honolulu Civil Beat
- Hawaii Agriculture Conference coming soon - MSNHawaii Agriculture Conference coming soon MSN
- Hawaii Agriculture Conference coming soon - AOLHawaii Agriculture Conference coming soon AOL
- Hawaii sets rules to stop spread of tree-killing coconut rhinoceros beetles - The Guardian USHawaii sets rules to stop spread of tree-killing coconut rhinoceros beetles The Guardian US
- Hawaii agriculture board advances new rules to fight invasive species - Honolulu Star-AdvertiserHawaii agriculture board advances new rules to fight invasive species Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- Leaders to meet at Hawai‘i Agriculture Conference - Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLeaders to meet at Hawai‘i Agriculture Conference Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- Agriculture Board seeks to slow spread of invasive species - Honolulu Star-AdvertiserAgriculture Board seeks to slow spread of invasive species Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- Honolulu Council members urge new agricultural task force - Honolulu Star-AdvertiserHonolulu Council members urge new agricultural task force Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- Skunk finally captured at Honolulu Harbor after evading inspectors for several days - Spectrum NewsSkunk finally captured at Honolulu Harbor after evading inspectors for several days Spectrum News
- Revitalizing Hawaii With Agroecology And Agroforestry - Honolulu Civil BeatRevitalizing Hawaii With Agroecology And Agroforestry Honolulu Civil Beat
- Hawaii Farmers Unite For More Ag Agency Funding - Honolulu Civil BeatHawaii Farmers Unite For More Ag Agency Funding Honolulu Civil Beat
- Ashfield nonprofit gets $171K to bolster climate-resilient farming in Kentucky, Hawaii - The RecorderAshfield nonprofit gets $171K to bolster climate-resilient farming in Kentucky, Hawaii The Recorder
- State encourages residents to collect and submit ants to stop the spread of little fire ants - Spectrum NewsState encourages residents to collect and submit ants to stop the spread of little fire ants Spectrum News
- City Council tackles agriculture changes in land use ordinance overhaul - HawaiipublicradioCity Council tackles agriculture changes in land use ordinance overhaul Hawaiipublicradio
- Court: No short-term rentals on agricultural land - Spectrum NewsCourt: No short-term rentals on agricultural land Spectrum News
- UH Starts Raising Marine Animals In Manoa To Grow Hawaii’s Aquaculture Industry - Honolulu Civil BeatUH Starts Raising Marine Animals In Manoa To Grow Hawaii’s Aquaculture Industry Honolulu Civil Beat
- Vacation rentals not OK in Hawaii’s agricultural land district - Honolulu Star-AdvertiserVacation rentals not OK in Hawaii’s agricultural land district Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Hawaii Agriculture Employment
- Security Officer IBayer. Hawaii, Kihei At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 10/28/2024
- Security Officer IBayer. Hawaii, Kunia At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 10/28/2024
- Farm Team CoordinatorAg Jobs. Hawaii Great opportunity for passionate enthusiastic visionary team player at established certified organic tropical farm near Twin Falls and Haiku. Salary/benefits based on experience and education , attractive housing possiblitiesPart-time or... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 10/27/2024
- Offshore Production Diver (Farm Hand)Ag Jobs. Hawaii, Kailua About UsBlue Ocean Mariculture is the leader in sustainable open-ocean aquaculture in the USA. We are the exclusive producer of Hawaiian Kanpachi, a premium sashimi-grade fish coveted by chefs at... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 10/27/2024
- Urban Agricultural AssistantAg Jobs. Hawaii, Honolulu SummaryThe urban agricultural assistant provides assistance with the IHS rooftop gardens/landscaping. Facilitates and/or coordinates vocational agricultural training for guests. Essential Functions:Care for seeds, plants and trees; Plan for and/or rotate... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 10/27/2024
- Assistant Extension Agent (Urban Horticulture)Ag Jobs. Hawaii, Kahului Location : Kahului, HIJob Type: Full-Time PermanentJob Number: 2024-02370Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Tropical Agriculture and Human ResourcesDivision: Tropical Plant and Soil SciencesOpening Date: 10/24/2024Closing Date:... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 10/27/2024
- Research Support Staff (Horticulture - Maui County) (#79227T)Ag Jobs. Hawaii, Kahului Location : Kahului, HIJob Type: Full-Time TemporaryJob Number: 2024-01633Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Tropical Agriculture and Human ResourcesDivision: Maui CountyOpening Date: 08/30/2024Closing Date: 11/11/2024 11:59 PM... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 10/27/2024
- Security Officer - Cattle RanchAg Jobs. Hawaii, Kamuela OverviewAllied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workplace, you... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 10/27/2024
- Kitchen Support Worker (Food Production - Kitchen), TBD, 19hrAg Jobs. Hawaii Students may only have 5 open job applications at a time.Work Experience:Entry-LevelWork Experience Description:Suitable for students with basic foundational knowledge and little to no practical experience, ideal for freshmen or... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 10/27/2024
- FOOD SAFETY SPECIALIST I AND II - HALAWA VALLEY, OAHUAg Jobs. Hawaii Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Island of OahuJob Type: VariousJob Number: 24-0386Department: HealthOpening Date: 07/20/2024Closing Date: ContinuousRecruitment InformationRecruitment Number 24-0386 Level I: $4,155 per month (SR-16, Step D)Level II: $4,495... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 10/27/2024
- FARM MANAGER I - KULANI CORRECTIONAL FACILITY - HAWAII ISLANDAg Jobs. Hawaii Salary: $5,235.00 MonthlyLocation : Island of HawaiiJob Type: VariousJob Number: 24-0333Department: Corrections and RehabilitationOpening Date: 07/06/2024Closing Date: ContinuousRecruitment Information Recruitment Number 24-0333This vacancy is located at the Kulani Correctional Center... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 10/27/2024
- LIVESTOCK INSPECTOR I AND II - HALAWA TO KALIHI, OAHUAg Jobs. Hawaii Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Island of OahuJob Type: VariousJob Number: 24-0474Department: AgricultureOpening Date: 09/28/2024Closing Date: ContinuousRecruitment Information Recruitment Number 24-0474The Department of Agriculture, Animal Disease Control Branch has TWO... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 10/25/2024