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September 8, 2024 Post a Comment

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...

November 11, 2023 Post a Comment

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...

November 10, 2023 Post a Comment

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...

November 9, 2023 Post a Comment

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...

November 9, 2023 Post a Comment

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...

August 16, 2023 Post a Comment

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...

August 16, 2023 Post a Comment

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...

August 16, 2023 Post a Comment

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...

August 17, 2021 Post a Comment

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,...

August 16, 2021 Post a Comment

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...

August 10, 2021 Post a Comment

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...

August 9, 2021 Post a Comment

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...

August 9, 2021 Post a Comment

USAJOBS Daily Saved Search Results for Agriculture jobs in Hawaii for 8/9/2021

Interdisciplinary Ecologist and Soil Scientist – Department: Department of Agriculture – Agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service – Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): Many vacancies – Multiple Locations Salary: $64,649.00 to $103,875.00 / PA Series and Grade: GS-0408/0470-11/12 Open Period: 2021-08-09 to 2021-08-13 Position Information: Permanent – Full-time Who May Apply: Internal to an...

August 9, 2021 Post a Comment

Na Wai ‘Eha ruling prioritizes sustainability and culture

Maui News Shane M. Sinenci After over 20 years of legal proceedings, the Hawaii Commission on Water Resources Management issued a decision and order on June 28 prioritizing sustainable water resource management and Hawaiian culture for Na Wai ‘Eha, which encompasses all waters from Waihee, Waiehu, Wailuku and Waikapu. The landmark decision establishes the...

August 7, 2021 Post a Comment

Hirono co-introduces legislation to fund ag research

The Garden Island WASHINGTON — There’s an estimated backlog of $11.5 billion in deferred maintenance and modernization needed at various agricultural-research facilities, including the University of Hawai‘i’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources in Manoa and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service facilities. Earlier this week, U.S. Sens. Mazie K. Hirono...

August 5, 2021 Post a Comment

Food availability depends on agricultural imports and exports

Agri Live Today Texas A&M agricultural economists look at agricultural trade benefits to consumers, economy Economic activity related to the importation and exportation of agricultural products benefits consumers and helps stimulate both the Texas and U.S. economy, according to experts from the Department of Agricultural Economics in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and...

August 4, 2021 Post a Comment

Urban agriculture in Honolulu

UH News Hawaiʻi’s heavy reliance on imported goods and the future impact of climate change on food production are just two of the reasons why a UH Mānoa global environmental science senior focused her project on urban agriculture (vertical farming, community gardens, hydroponics and greenhouses) in Honolulu. In this public impact research project, Seraphina...

August 4, 2021 Post a Comment

Agri-Business Workshops for Farmers

Molokai Dispatch UHCTAHR Molokai Extension News Release Whether you are an experienced farmer, an up and coming market gardener, or find yourself anywhere in between, then this is the workshop series for you! There will be four free workshops offered throughout August and September that will focus on the business side of agriculture and...

August 3, 2021 Post a Comment

Court Limits A&B East Maui Stream Diversion

Civil Beat By Chad Blair A Hawaii judge has ordered Alexander & Baldwin to significantly reduce the amount of water it diverts from East Maui streams for agricultural, domestic and industrial purposes. Judge Jeffrey Crabtree of Hawaii’s Environmental Courts said in a written order Friday that A&B — a major real estate company in...

August 2, 2021 Post a Comment

DLNR News Release: Apply Now For Wildland Mitigation And Landscape Scale Restoration Funding

The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) is seeking applicants for two new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service competitive grant programs: wildland-urban interface and landscape scale restoration grants. Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) grants provide funds to mitigate risk from wildland fire. Funds are awarded through a competitive process with emphasis on hazard...

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  • Farm Attendant
    Ag Jobs. Hawaii If you are an internal applicant, please log into Workday and submit your application via the Jobs Hub. Please click here to apply internally.This role will be located at one... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 09/13/2024
  • Digital Specialist
    Bayer. 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: 09/12/2024
  • Instructor, CC (Sustainable Agriculture) Pos. No. 0084787T Readvertisement
    Ag Jobs. Hawaii, Kaneohe Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Kane'ohe, HIJob Type: Part-Time TemporaryJob Number: 2024-01270Department: Windward Community CollegeDivision: Academic AffairsOpening Date: 09/10/2024Closing Date: 10/2/2024 11:59 PM HawaiiPosition Number:: 0084787TDescription Title: Instructor, CC (Sustainable... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 09/12/2024
  • Health, Safety, and Environmental Technician
    Bayer. 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: 09/11/2024
  • Field Crew Lead
    Bayer. 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: 09/09/2024
  • Food Processing Staff
    Ag Jobs. Hawaii, Honolulu Koha Foods is one of Hawaii's largest Asian and specialty food distributors supplying local vendors, restaurants, supermarkets and other stores with a wide array of food items and products, including... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 09/09/2024
  • Farm Team Coordinator
    Ag 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: 09/09/2024
  • KKV Intermediary Pacific Gateway Center Farm Connector
    Ag Jobs. Hawaii KKV Intermediary Pacific Gateway Center Farm ConnectorMany farmers in Hawaii are limited English proficient. The Farm Connector Support Program builds capacity for small farmers by increasing access to farm training,... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 09/09/2024
  • Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School: Grade 6-8 Agriculture Teacher (2024-04044)
    Ag Jobs. Hawaii, Lihue Salary: $50,325.00 - $70,816.00 AnnuallyLocation : Lihue, HI 96766Job Type: Full-time 10-monthJob Number: 2024-04044District / Complex Area: Teacher / Kauai / KKWSchool / Office: Teacher / Kamakahelei MiddleOpening Date: 07/22/2024Closing... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 09/09/2024
  • Farm Maintenance-87-3016 Pono Rd, Captain Cook, HI
    Ag Jobs. Hawaii, Captain Cook Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, Life Insurance, and Costco Membership ReimbursementHere at San Francisco Bay Coffee, our mission is to cultivate unrivaled quality, strong partnerships and sustainable practices by pouring... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 09/09/2024
  • 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: 09/09/2024
  • Urban Agricultural Assistant
    Ag 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: 09/09/2024