Webinar – Page 3 – Hawaii Agriculture

November 6, 2020 CEU, Webinar Post a Comment

FREE WEBINAR: Arboriculture and Food Security in Hawaii 11-10-20 at 5 pm

Please join this FREE webinar to learn about Hawaiian culture in relation to arboriculture and food
systems.

Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2020 from 5-6 pm

Eligible for 1 Arborist (ISA) and LICT Continuing Education Unit (CEU).

Abstract: Although much of the emphasis of Hawaiian agriculture focuses on herbs and shrubs, arboriculture played a
substantial roles in Hawaiian production systems, as they did throughout Polynesia. The use of trees in agriculture varied,
and this presentation will explore the general ecology, structure, and form of traditional arboriculture systems as it relates to
food resilience of the Hawaiian archipelago. We discuss the historical and contemporary roles of arboriculture in Hawai’i’s
food systems, as well as emerging organizations and opportunities for the application of trees for food resilience and security.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81595934113?pwd=UklxQWkwbUc0WXl4VmZZTjFEbGdqUT09

Dr. Lincoln is an Associate Researcher at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, where he runs the highly interdisciplinary
Indigenous Cropping Systems laboratory. He has, and continues to, research a broad spectrum of areas, including forest
ecology and management, restoration ecology, archaeology, personal values and sense of place, ecosystem services, and
terrestrial biogeochemistry within both natural and human dominated systems (i.e. agriculture). His primary focus, however,
is on indigenous cropping systems and their interaction with human societies in both the past and the present.

October 24, 2020 Agriculture Grants, General Ag News and Notes, Webinar Post a Comment

State to receive fed funds for small-scale ag

By The Garden Island

HONOLULU – The State of Hawai‘i has been awarded $1.9 million by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to increase the quality and quantity of locally grown foods in food-insecure communities that import a significant amount of food. The funds will provide grants to qualifying communities over a three-year period.

“This grant program will help support small-scale farming, ranching and agricultural operations so farmers can increase food production in their communities,” said Gov. Ige. “If we can boost food production in more remote areas where there is a greater need, Hawai‘i agriculture and entire communities will be strengthened.”

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) applied for the Micro-Grants for Food Security Program in August 2020 and was awarded a total of $1,938,556.80. The award was announced yesterday.

The grant program is not connected to the CARES Act and was established under the 2018 Farm Bill to provide support for small-scale gardening, herding and livestock operations to help produce food in areas that are food insecure.

In applying for the USDA grant, HDOA used data from the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to demonstrate the need in each county. The total grant amount will be distributed accordingly, to each county.

Those eligible for the grants include Hawai‘i-based individuals and organizations, commodity associations, agricultural cooperatives, producer groups, and other non-profit organizations related to agriculture.

Individuals (farmers, ranchers, producers, home gardeners, hunters) may apply for a maximum $5,000 per year for a maximum three years.

Organizations – Maximum $10,000 per year for a maximum of three years and must provide a 10 percent cash match.

A statewide Request for Proposals (RFP) will be issued in early November 2020 and posted on the Hawai‘i State Procurement website. A panel in each county will be appointed to review and approve eligible proposals.

Examples of the types of activities that may be funded under this grant include:

Small-Scale Gardening – purchase tools or equipment, soil, seeds, plants, canning equipment, refrigeration, composting equipment, towers, hydroponic and aeroponic farming.

Small-Scale Herding and Livestock Operations – purchase animals, buy, erect or repair fencing for livestock, activities or supplies associated with setting up or equipping a slaughter and processing facility, including purchasing mobile slaughterhouses.

Expanding Access to Food and Knowledge of Food Security – create or expand avenues for the sale of food commodities – includes paying for shipping of purchased items related to growing or raising food for local consumption.

HDOA’s Market Development Branch will be scheduling webinars in the near future to guide interested parties through the application process. The webinar schedule will be posted at: http://hdoa.hawaii.gov/add/md/

October 12, 2020 General Ag News and Notes, Organic Ag, Webinar Post a Comment

The Mango Loa Project – Improving Hawaii’s Mango Industry By Using Ultra High Density Plantation (UHDP)

Techniques And The Open Tatura Trellis System.

High Density Mango Farming for the 21st Century: Orchard Installation and Management Years One to Three

Thursday October 29, 2020 12p.m.- 1p.m.

Zoom online
Register online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-mango-loa-projecthigh-density-mango-farming-in-the-21st-century-tickets-124657781781

We will discuss:
– Orchard layout, orientation, and management
– Pruning and training
– Pest control
– Nutrients

If you have any questions about the event or the Mango Loa project: umisfarm@gmail.com

September 24, 2020 General Ag News and Notes, Webinar Post a Comment

FSMA Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training: Oct.5-7 via Zoom

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training
October 5-7, 2020 (Monday-Wednesday)
4:00 pm –7:00 pm
Online via Zoom Video Conferencing
REGISTER ONLINE BY September 28th:
https://hawaiioctoberpsa2020.eventbrite.com
DOWNLOAD THE FLYER

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This training is open to commercial growers subject to the FSMA Produce Safety Rule.
Fruit and Vegetable Farmers interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE PSA GROWER TRAINING
Trainers will spend about 8-9 hours of instruction time covering content contained in these seven modules:
1)Introduction to Produce Safety
2)Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training
3)Soil Amendments
4)Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use
5)Agricultural Water
6)Postharvest Handling and Sanitation
7)How to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THE COURSE
This training satisfies the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement for covered farms that “at least one supervisor or responsible party” completes “food safety training … recognized as adequate” by FDA (21 C.F.R. §112.22(c)).

COST TO ATTEND
Registration for this training is $75.00

Registration includes PSA Grower Training Manual and a Certificate of Course Attendance. After attending the course, participants will receive their certificate directly from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) as proof that they have completed the grower training.

Remote Training Requirements:

Participants must be present for ALL 3 meetings in order to receive their certificate
Stable internet connection, online video capability

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Growers who wish to participate in an On-Farm Readiness Review (OFRR) should complete this training prior to scheduling an OFRR. An OFRR is a voluntary, non-regulatory assessment to help farms prepare for Produce Safety Rule compliance.
To schedule an OFRR, contact your local Extension Agent.

*Trainers reserve the right to cancel or reschedule this course due to unforeseen circumstances.

For information or to request an auxiliary aid or service (e.g., sign language interpreter, designated parking, or materials in alternate format), contact Kylie Tavares at kylielw@hawaii.eduor (808) 878-1213 at least 7 days before the activity/event.

September 15, 2020 Garlic, General Ag News and Notes, Vegtables, Webinar Post a Comment