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USAJOBS Daily Saved Search Results for Hawaii Agriculture Related for 9/24/2024
Click the link for each job to see the full job announcement. Interdisciplinary Biologist / Physical Scientist (Data Scientist) Department: Department of the Interior Agency:National Park Service Hiring Organization: Natural Resources Stewardship and Science Location(s): 1 vacancy – Multiple Locations Salary: $86,962.00 to $128,956.00 / PA Series and Grade: GS-0401/1301-12 Open Period: Monday, September...
USAJOBS Daily Saved Search Results for Hawaii Agriculture Related for 9/16/2024
Some jobs listed in this email may no longer be available-the job may have been canceled or may have closed. Click the link for each job to see the full job announcement. Biological Science Laboratory Technician Department: Department of AgricultureAgency:Agricultural Research ServiceHiring Organization: Tropical Crop and Commodity Protection Research Location(s): 1 vacancy – Hilo,...
Grant Opportunities List – 09.13.24
Hello All, Results for America recently launched a new, comprehensive resource toward helping federal decision makers and others “shift the over $1 trillion allocated through federal grants each year to evidence-based solutions.” The Federal Evidence-Based Spending Guide provides example legislative language and Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) language, as well as talks about investing...
RFP D24-108 / Fresh Produce Sourcing from Disadvantaged Farmers, Producers, and Distribution for Underserved Communities
Please feel free to share and circulate. The solicitation for RFP D24-108 / Fresh Produce Sourcing from Disadvantaged Farmers, Producers, and Distribution for Underserved Communities – has been posted. Here is a link to access the RFP via HIePRO: https://hiepro.ehawaii.gov/public-display-solicitation.html?rfid=25000513&resetCookie If the above link does not work, please search “Fresh Produce” at the link...
2022 Census of Agriculture Web Maps Application for Hawaii – Released September 11, 2024
2022_FO_Ag_Census_State-Web-Maps_HI.pdf...
Seeking Proposals for WHIAANHPI Innovator Challenge — submissions due SUNDAY, September 15, 2024.
Aloha, Talofa, Håfa adai, Ran annim, Kaselehlie, Alii, Mogethin, and Iọkwe, We are passing along the opportunity below to the WHIAANHPI Region 9 Pacific Islands contact list. Please note it is a fast turnaround, submissions are due Sun Sept 15, 2024! Kirsten and Pua...
Grant Opportunities List – 09.06.24
Hello All, Yesterday, the White House presented a briefing on State and Local Administrative Burden Reduction. The slide below shows the main points made during the session. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) will have a comprehensive webinar on these issues in the near future. Keep an eye on this site...
Growing Kalamungay or Moringa trees in Hawaii
Growing Kalamungay or Moringa trees in Hawaii can offer various benefits, given the favorable climate and conditions in the region. Here are some potential advantages: Nutritional Value: Moringa leaves are rich in essential nutrients, including vitamins A, C, and E, as well as minerals such as calcium, potassium, and iron. Incorporating Moringa into the...
USA JOBS – Agriculture Hawaii Federal Jobs
Contract Specialist Agriculture, Rural Development Department of Agriculture Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) STRATEGIC ACQUISITIONS BRANCH Starting at $98,496 Per Year (GS 13) Permanent – Full-time Open 10/03/2023 to 12/19/2023 ************ Plant Protection Technician Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Department of Agriculture Multiple Locations Starting at $37,696 Per Year (GS 5) Permanent...
Importance of Mulberry in Hawaii
Wauke Tall skinny wauke plants with green leaves stand closely packed. Wauke (wă’u-ke) Paper Mulberry Broussonetia papyrifera Mulberry (Morus spp.) holds cultural and economic significance in Hawaii for various reasons: Cultural Significance: Traditional Uses: Mulberry has been traditionally used in Hawaii for various purposes. The bark of the mulberry tree was used in making...
Issues Watermelon Growers Experience in Hawaii
Watermelon cultivation in Hawaii, like any agricultural endeavor, comes with its own set of challenges. Some of the issues that watermelon growers in Hawaii face include: Pests and Diseases: Common pests like aphids, whiteflies, and cucumber beetles, as well as diseases such as powdery mildew and Fusarium wilt, can affect watermelon crops. Hawaii’s tropical...
UH wildfire expert: Invasive grasses growing in the abandoned plantations fueled wildfires on Maui and Hawaii Island
Spectrum News BY MICHELLE BRODER VAN DYKE Invasive grasses growing in the abandoned plantations on Maui and Hawaii Island fueled the ongoing wildfires, according to a University of Hawaii at Manoa wildfire expert. Clay Trauernicht, an Assistant Specialist at UH Manoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, said land management is necessary to...
Feral Hogs and the Deadly 2023 Hawaii Fire?
City Watch – Politics. Perspectives. Participation. by PHYLLIS M DAUGHERTY CLIMATE CHANGE NOT AN EXCUSE FOR INACTION Climate change is a normal part of evolution but has become the most-recent politically correct term for inaction and to dismiss responsibility but is highly conducive to obtaining grants and/or a bigger budget for more studies. Studies...
Wildfires Are Becoming Increasingly Devastating in Hawaii
More traditional land use and better data dissemination could help to prevent future tragedies By Emma Marris, Nature magazine on August 15, 2023 Wildfires are not new to Hawaii. Although outsiders tend to think of the Pacific archipelago as a place of lush tropical vegetation, each island has a drier leeward side that is...
USAJOBS – Fire Management Specialist (Prescribed Fire and Fuels)
USAJOBS – Fire Management Specialist (Prescribed Fire and Fuels) Duties Individual will be a part of a research team investigating barriers to implementation of the wildfire crisis strategy. Provides program management oversight for a high complexity fire/fuels management program, based on the IFPM complexity analysis rating factors. Provides professional expertise in the development and...
USAJOBS Daily Saved Search Results for Agriculture jobs in Hawaii for 8/17/2021
Supervisory Civil Engineer (Direct Hire) – Department: Department of Agriculture – Agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service – Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): vacancies – Honolulu, Hawaii Salary: $95,012.00 to $123,516.00 / PA Series and Grade: GS-0810-13 Open Period: 2021-08-17 to 2021-08-23 Position Information: Permanent – Full-time Who May Apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP,...
NPS releases short film on endangered Hawaiian honeycreepers
Maui News – The National Park Service has released a new short film called “Drawing Connections: Haleakala National Park,” which sheds light on how climate change is impacting the park’s most critically endangered species, Hawaiian honeycreepers. With only 17 species remaining, some with fewer than 500 individuals left, honeycreepers are a unique group of...
$1 trillion infrastructure deal heads to House, Hawaii expected to receive $2.8 billion if passed
KHON2 An estimated $2.8 billion of a $1 trillion infrastructure deal passed by the Senate on Tuesday might be headed to Hawaii sooner than later. The Senate gave approval to the $1 trillion infrastructure plan that will fund the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act after weeks of back and forth talks, paving way to...
USAJOBS Daily Saved Search Results for Agriculture jobs in Hawaii for 8/10/2021
Biological Science Laboratory Technician Department: Department of Agriculture Agency: Agricultural Research Service Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): 1 vacancy – Hilo, Hawaii Salary: $40,534.00 to $52,694.00 / PA Series and Grade: GS-0404-6 Open Period: 2021-08-10 to 2021-08-19 Position Information: Term – Full-time Who May Apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Open to the...
Kualoa Ranch uses oysters to organically clean its fishpond and newspapers with banana and coconut leaves to grow taro with less weeding
Kealakai – By Anna Stephenson – Farmers and researchers are using oysters in a more than 800-year-old loko ia, or fishpond, on Kualoa Ranch, blending Hawaiian heritage and today’s innovation to overcome problems pre-contact Hawaiian farmers did not have to face. The problems include not having enough fish to eat pond algae and a...
Hawaii Deptment of Agriculture News
- 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
- HDOA Opens Micro-Grant Program for Small-Scale Agriculture July 12, 2024July 11, 2024 NR24-21 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is now accepting applications for the popular Micro-Grant for Food Security Program (MGFSP). This is the fourth year of the grant program which provides support for small-scale gardening, herding and livestock operations to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food in […]Janelle
- Hawaii Department of Agriculture to Collect Unwanted Pesticides from Farms and Other Commercial Users on Lanai July 9, 2024July 9, 2024 NR24-20 HONOLULU – The Pesticides Branch of the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is extending its free pesticide disposal program to the island of Lāna‘i in August. Lāna‘i farmers and other commercial users of pesticides may safely dispose of canceled, suspended, unwanted or unlabeled pesticides, but pre-registration is required. This statewide Pesticides Disposal […]Janelle
- Grants Awarded for Community-Based Programs to Fight Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles and for Green Waste Management July 8, 2024July 8, 2024 NR24-19 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has awarded grants for community-based management of coconut rhinoceros beetles (CRB) on O‘ahu, and to support green waste management on the islands of Kaua‘i. Maui, and O‘ahu. Awards for the two grant programs totaled about $293,000. “The department appreciates the concern and willingness […]Janelle
Hawaii Agriculture News
- Hawaii Farmers Unite For More Ag Agency Funding - Honolulu Civil BeatHawaii Farmers Unite For More Ag Agency Funding Honolulu Civil Beat
- The Future of Agriculture in Hawai’i in the Era of Climate Change 10.25.24 - Honolulu Civil BeatThe Future of Agriculture in Hawai’i in the Era of Climate Change 10.25.24 Honolulu Civil Beat
- 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
- 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
- Nonprofit announces guest speakers for 'Eat Think Drink' event - The Business JournalsNonprofit announces guest speakers for 'Eat Think Drink' event The Business Journals
- AES Hawaii Introduces The Nā Pua Makani Wind Farm to Hawaii’s Community - KHON2AES Hawaii Introduces The Nā Pua Makani Wind Farm to Hawaii’s Community KHON2
- Hawaii Has Gone Down Under For Invasive Species Advice – Again - Honolulu Civil BeatHawaii Has Gone Down Under For Invasive Species Advice – Again Honolulu Civil Beat
- Celebrate Hawaii’s Agriculture History At This Epic Annual Festival - Only In Your StateCelebrate Hawaii’s Agriculture History At This Epic Annual Festival Only In Your State
- 8 Agricultural Industries That Have Shaped The Hawaiian Islands - Only In Your State8 Agricultural Industries That Have Shaped The Hawaiian Islands Only In Your State
- Q&A: UH climate-smart agriculture project prepares for next phase - University of Hawaii SystemQ&A: UH climate-smart agriculture project prepares for next phase University of Hawaii System
- Hawaii receives $524,773 in federal funding for specialty crop projects - FreshPlaza.comHawaii receives $524,773 in federal funding for specialty crop projects FreshPlaza.com
- Maui farmers, livestock workers can receive $600 in COVID relief. Here’s how to apply - Hawaii News NowMaui farmers, livestock workers can receive $600 in COVID relief. Here’s how to apply Hawaii News Now
- Here’s how Hawaii farm workers can pre-register for $600 COVID-19 relief payments - KITV HonoluluHere’s how Hawaii farm workers can pre-register for $600 COVID-19 relief payments KITV Honolulu
- You’ll Want To Visit This Hawaii Coffee Farm Hiding In Plain Sight - Only In Your StateYou’ll Want To Visit This Hawaii Coffee Farm Hiding In Plain Sight Only In Your State
- Hawaii’s Only Coconut Farm Is A Natural Oasis Just Begging To Be Visited - Only In Your StateHawaii’s Only Coconut Farm Is A Natural Oasis Just Begging To Be Visited Only In Your State
- Concerns over Hawaiʻi Island agriculture tax program prompt roll-out delays - HawaiipublicradioConcerns over Hawaiʻi Island agriculture tax program prompt roll-out delays Hawaiipublicradio
- Ho‘olako Agricultural Innovation Park plans move forward - Hawaii Tribune-HeraldHo‘olako Agricultural Innovation Park plans move forward Hawaii Tribune-Herald
- So much rides on the farm bill - Hawaii Tribune-HeraldSo much rides on the farm bill Hawaii Tribune-Herald
- Bayer Hawaii: Summer of Community Engagement - The Palm BayerBayer Hawaii: Summer of Community Engagement The Palm Bayer
- This Hawaii-born researcher is putting robots to work to help state’s agriculture industry - Hawaii News NowThis Hawaii-born researcher is putting robots to work to help state’s agriculture industry Hawaii News Now
Hawaii Agriculture Employment
- IPM Associate IIBayer. 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: 10/07/2024
- 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: 10/03/2024
- Gardener on a lush Certified Organic Farm in East MauiAg Jobs. Hawaii Are you passionate about gardening in paradise? Join our team in our certified organic and beautiful retreat center (haleakua.org)here in East Maui where your expertise in mowing, weeding, mulching, planting,... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 09/19/2024
- Field Crew MemberBayer. 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: 09/23/2024
- Fuel Farm Technician - LIHAg Jobs. Hawaii, Lihue JOB DESCRIPTIONPersons employed as a Fuel Farm Technician is expected to:Receive/dispatch jet fuel, gasoline, diesel fuel, avgas and glycol via pipeline and/or trucks. Sample and test products for quality control,... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 09/25/2024
- Fuel Farm Technician- OGGAg Jobs. Hawaii, Kahului JOB DESCRIPTIONPersons employed as a Fuel Farm Technician is expected to:Receive/dispatch jet fuel, gasoline, diesel fuel, avgas and glycol via pipeline and/or trucks. Sample and test products for quality control,... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 09/25/2024
- Agronomist Research Associate - IrrigationAg Jobs. Hawaii, Waimea DescriptionThe Agronomy Research Associate will be responsible for supporting agronomy efforts at Waimea Research Center that are necessary to produce high-quality seeds for the global agricultural enterprise. The Research Associate... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 09/28/2024
- Program Assistant (Farm Bill)Ag Jobs. Hawaii, Hilo SummaryThis position is located in a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) field office within the State of Hawaii.This is an administrative and technical support position generally under the supervision... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 09/28/2024
- Assistant Director of Diversified Agriculture & Land StewardshipAg Jobs. Hawaii Join a company that is involved in many diverse operations in one of the most beautiful places in Hawai'i. Kualoa Ranch Hawai'i has enjoyed a proud past and looks forward... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 09/29/2024
- Security Guard - Agriculture FacilityAg Jobs. Hawaii, Waimea 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: 09/29/2024
- 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: 10/01/2024
- Seed TechnicianBayer. 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: 10/01/2024