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Curated Hawaii Agriculture News
National FFA Announces Winners for National FFA Agriscience Fair – Plant Systems
Congratulations to Katrina Kuo of the Kalani FFA of Hawaii – INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization has announced the 2020 National FFA Agriscience Fair winners for Plant Systems. The winners were recognized today during the third general session of the 93rd National FFA Convention & Expo, held...
USAJOBS Search Results for Agriculture jobs for 10/27/2020
Program Technician Department: Department of Agriculture Agency:Farm Service Agency Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): Many vacancies – Multiple Locations Salary: $36,003.00 to $57,972.00 / PA Series and Grade: GS-1101-5/7 Open Period: 2020-10-27 to 2020-11-09 Position Information: Permanent – Full-Time Who May Apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Open to the public...
USAJOBS Search Results for Agriculture jobs for 10/26/2020
Research Agricultural Engineer Department: Department of Agriculture Agency:Agricultural Research Service Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): 1 vacancy – Hilo, Hawaii Salary: $81,315.00 to $122,296.00 / PA Series and Grade: GS-0890-12/13 Open Period: 2020-10-26 to 2020-12-04 Position Information: Permanent – Full-Time Who May Apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Open to the public Some...
Coffee Leaf Rust Tentatively Found On Maui
State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture HONOLULU – Coffee leaf rust (CLR) has been tentatively identified on coffee plant samples collected on Maui. The Hawai`i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) this afternoon received preliminary results from University of Hawai`i, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (UH-CTAHR) identifying the fungus on plants collected from managed...
Volcano Watch: Charcoal, a game changer for understanding processes in young volcanic terrains
Hawaii Tribune Herald By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory One of the fundamental premises of geology is that the “key to understanding the future is to understand the past.” In order to forecast how a volcano will behave, geologists must map the deposits from past eruptions and determine the ages of those deposits. Radiocarbon dating is...
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....
Educating farmers
West Hawaii Today Diana Duff Getting the latest information about natural and sustainable farming practices and specific techniques can be challenging during our current shut down. Following up on a lead from a friend, I contacted Alex Dant at Kalakupua Farm to find out what he was doing that other farmers or gardeners might...
The Fed: 39 US States Saw Their Economies Strengthen in September
HEFFX By Paul Ebeling In September the output strengthened in 39 US states up from August with some of the best gainers concentrated in northeastern territories including Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey, a Fed proxy showed. Readings weakened in 8 states, with the steepest fall in tourism-dependent Hawaii, and remained stable in 3...
Kula Country Farms hosts annual pumpkin patch festival despite pandemic’s challenges
KHON2 by: Kristy Tamashiro Hundreds of pumpkins, views for days and family fun. Kula Country Farms is giving Maui residents something to look forward to this fall. The pumpkin patch festival has been a fan favorite for 15 years. This year, the Coronavirus pandemic has brought on a much different event, but the fourth...
Azeka Shopping Center Hosting Virtual Pumpkin Carving and Painting Contest
Maui Now It is the Spooky Season at Azeka Shopping Center. But due to the ongoing safety concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kihei shopping center is celebrating Halloween virtually with an Azeka Pumpkin Carving & Painting Contest. Families who are carving and designing pumpkins for Halloween are invited to submit a photo of...
Waimanalo Country Farms 2020 Drive Thru Pumpkin Patch
Waimanalo Country Farms Home This Year Will Look A Lot Different Than In The Past, But We Have Been Working Really Hard To Make Sure We Can Provide A Safe And Fun Experience For Everyone. Reservations Are Required. Open Everyday From October 17Th Through October 31St! First Car In At 9Am, Last Car In...
What Happened to the MHS Farm?
Molokai Dispatch by Chuck Parker Many Molokai High graduates who loved FFA, The Molokai Farm, and the Ag curriculum at MHS have been and are still surprised, if not exasperated, that the High School administration, the Hawaii Department of Education, and the citizens of Molokai would let the program just die, go away and...
Ness Turf Closing Temporarily for Parts Inventory
Dear Customers, Ness Turf Equipment will be closing for parts inventory from Thursday, October 22 through Saturday, October 24, 2020. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Ness Turf will resume regular business hours on Monday, October 26, 2020. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Hawaii | 808.486.8332...
Is it fall yet?
Hawai’i Magazine By Catherine Toth Fox We’re still waiting for the first sighting of migrating humpback whales and maybe some chilly weather—it’s been blisteringly hot this week!—but there are a few ways you can conjure the season. Even if it still feels like summer. (Not complaining!) 1. Pick Pumpkins at This Drive-Thru Pumpkin Patch...
Applications available for Molokai Farming Cost-Reimbursement Program
Press Releases The County of Maui Office of Economic Development announces a second round of funding is available for the Molokai Farming Cost-Reimbursement Program. Molokai farmers were allocated $23,213 in the first round of funding to help them comply with federal food regulations. Now, total funding available through this program is $221,535. The program...
STATEWIDE: HDOA and The Food Basket and $1 million for SNAP participants to “Buy Local, It Matters”
HDOA is administering a program, funded by the CARES Act and Philanthropy, that provides for a dollar-for-dollar match when SNAP participants buy locally grown fruits and vegetables, local ground beef and/or local eggs, up to $50 match per day. The contractor we are working with is The Food Basket (TFB) and they are,...
Things To Know Before Experiencing Your First Hawaiian Luau
Travel Awaits by Sage Scott With a whole roasted pig unearthed from an in-ground oven, grass-skirt-wearing hula dancers, and bare-chested fire dancers, a luau is a festive, can’t-miss experience in the Aloha State. Originally social gatherings meant to unite a community in celebration of significant events, luaus are now held nearly nightly at resorts...
Hawaiian Holdings – Consensus Indicates Potential 7.5% Upside
Directors Talk Interviews by: Amilia Stone Hawaiian Holdings found using ticker (HA) have now 8 analysts covering the stock with the consensus suggesting a rating of ‘Hold’. The target price ranges between 19 and 7 with a mean TP of 13.75. Now with the previous closing price of 12.79 this indicates there is a...
Puakea Ranch expansion approved
West Hawaii Today By Nancy Cook Lauer A special permit to expand the uses of a historical ranch near Hawi was approved Thursday on a 6-0 vote by the Leeward Planning Commission. The commission approved the special permit for Lot #1 at Puakea Ranch after hearing from a couple dozen testifiers about evenly split...
VIDEO: Mayor Kirk Caldwell announces new ‘Farm to Food’ program for Oahu residents
Star Advertiser A new program aimed at using $4.3 million in federal CARES Act funds to help Oahu farmers and disadvantaged families was announced today by Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell. Caldwell is holding a press conference to discuss the new Farm to Food program, which provides funds for the island’s nonprofits to purchase and...
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Hawaii Deptment of Agriculture News
- State Extends Voluntary Pause on Interisland Transport of Birds March 12, 2025Surveillance for Avian Influenza Continues March 12, 2025 NR25-05 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA), in consultation with the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Land and […]Janelle
- Akamai Arrival February 25, 2025 Jason Azus-Richardson
- State Leaders Announce Digitization of Plants and Animals Declaration Form February 25, 2025ʻAkamai Arrival’ Pilot Program to Launch on March 1 on Select Domestic Flights February 24, 2025 HONOLULU – State leaders today announced the launch of ʻAkamai Arrival,’ a pilot program that will digitize Hawaiʻi’s Plants and Animals Declaration Form, streamlining the process for travelers arriving in the islands. The initiative, authorized under Act 196 (2024), […]Janelle
- Honolulu Retail Egg Price Data Released January 30, 2025January 30, 2025 NR25-03 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA), Market Analysis and News Branch (MANB) has released data on retail egg prices in Honolulu, comparing prices between December 2021 and 2024. (https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/add/files/2025/01/Honolulu-Egg-Prices-2021-to-2024final.pdf) The data indicates that between 2021 and 2024, the price for a dozen locally produced eggs rose by 28.4% from […]Janelle
- Increased Biosecurity Urged to Protect Birds from Avian Influenza January 17, 2025Jan. 17, 2025 NR25-02 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) Animal Industry Division (AID) is again urging commercial poultry operations and backyard bird owners to increase biosecurity measures to protect their flocks from avian influenza. Earlier this week, the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) reported very low-level detections of H5 influenza in wastewater […]Janelle
- Opossum Trapped at Store in Kona January 8, 2025January 7, 2025 NR25-01 HONOLULU – An opossum was caught at a big-box store in Kona over the weekend. The store contacted the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) at about 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, and reported that they had trapped an opossum in an animal trap. An agriculture inspector from the Plant Quarantine […]Janelle
- Avian Influenza Information December 23, 2024 Jason Azus-Richardson
- Opossum Trapped at Store in Iwilei December 19, 2024Dec. 18, 2024 NR24-39 HONOLULU – A third opossum has been captured in Honolulu this year. Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) plant quarantine inspectors trapped the opossum overnight at a big-box store in Iwilei. The Plant Quarantine Branch received a report of an opossum on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 12, from a passerby who saw an […]Janelle
- State Agencies Respond to Avian Flu with Voluntary 90-Day Bird Movement Pause December 13, 2024Dec. 13, 2024 NR24-38 HONOLULU – In response to the detection of the avian flu virus in Hawai‘i’s wastewater and wild birds, state agencies are urging the public to voluntarily pause the interisland movement of poultry and other bird species for 90 days, effective immediately. This recommendation follows the suggestion of Moloka‘i State Senator and […]Janelle
- $2.6 Million Awarded for Grants to Support Food System Infrastructure Projects December 5, 2024Dec. 4, 2024 NR24-37 HONOLULU – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced awards for 17 Hawai‘i projects totaling $2.6 million under the Resilient Food System Infrastructure (RFSI) program. The RFSI program is aimed at strengthening middle-of-the-supply chain operations and local food systems by supporting processing, manufacturing, storing, transportation, wholesaling and distribution of agricultural […]Janelle
Hawaii Agriculture News
- ‘Akamai Arrival’ — Hawaii launches new digital agriculture declaration form - The Garden Island‘Akamai Arrival’ — Hawaii launches new digital agriculture declaration form The Garden Island
- Agricultural declaration form is now digital for travelers to Hawaii - The Points GuyAgricultural declaration form is now digital for travelers to Hawaii The Points Guy
- Shakas & Shoutouts: Hawaii Department Of Agriculture, 'Auana, Kamaha'o Haumea-Thronas A Haumana - KITV HonoluluShakas & Shoutouts: Hawaii Department Of Agriculture, 'Auana, Kamaha'o Haumea-Thronas A Haumana KITV Honolulu
- Hawaii to launch digitized Agriculture Declaration Form - YahooHawaii to launch digitized Agriculture Declaration Form Yahoo
- Hawaii to launch digitized Agriculture Declaration Form - Honolulu Star-AdvertiserHawaii to launch digitized Agriculture Declaration Form Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- Hawaii digitizes agriculture declaration forms - Spectrum NewsHawaii digitizes agriculture declaration forms Spectrum News
- No more pen hunting for Hawaii Agriculture forms on planes, state welcomes digital age - KITV HonoluluNo more pen hunting for Hawaii Agriculture forms on planes, state welcomes digital age KITV Honolulu
- Hawaii CC students adopt Korean natural farming method - Hawaii News NowHawaii CC students adopt Korean natural farming method Hawaii News Now
- Larry Ellison’s Half-Billion-Dollar Quest to Change Farming Has Been a Bust - The Wall Street JournalLarry Ellison’s Half-Billion-Dollar Quest to Change Farming Has Been a Bust The Wall Street Journal
- Hawaii’s agriculture industry seeks support amid rising costs, federal funding cuts - Hawaii News NowHawaii’s agriculture industry seeks support amid rising costs, federal funding cuts Hawaii News Now
- Hawaii’s agriculture industry seeks support amid rising costs, federal funding cuts - Hawaii News NowHawaii’s agriculture industry seeks support amid rising costs, federal funding cuts Hawaii News Now
- Measures seek to bolster farmers and boost penalties for agricultural crimes - Hawaii Tribune-HeraldMeasures seek to bolster farmers and boost penalties for agricultural crimes Hawaii Tribune-Herald
- Highly venomous sea snake discovered at Hilo beach - Spectrum NewsHighly venomous sea snake discovered at Hilo beach Spectrum News
- Lawmakers want state to buy 146-acre Hawaii island parcel for farming - Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLawmakers want state to buy 146-acre Hawaii island parcel for farming Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- Trespassing, theft, vandalism: Hawaiʻi farmers want to be able to defend themselves - HawaiipublicradioTrespassing, theft, vandalism: Hawaiʻi farmers want to be able to defend themselves Hawaiipublicradio
- What You Need to Know About Hawaiʻi’s Agriculture Form - Hawaiimagazine.comWhat You Need to Know About Hawaiʻi’s Agriculture Form Hawaiimagazine.com
- Kalo, new state plant of Hawai‘i, will represent island agriculture at Washington showcase - Kauai NowKalo, new state plant of Hawai‘i, will represent island agriculture at Washington showcase Kauai Now
- Key lawmakers to focus on agricultural crimes, invasive species, food security - HawaiipublicradioKey lawmakers to focus on agricultural crimes, invasive species, food security Hawaiipublicradio
- Hawaii agriculture chief gets an earful from state lawmakers - Honolulu Star-AdvertiserHawaii agriculture chief gets an earful from state lawmakers Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- Lawmakers grill state Agriculture Department for not spending $10M biosecurity fund - HawaiipublicradioLawmakers grill state Agriculture Department for not spending $10M biosecurity fund Hawaiipublicradio
Hawaii Agriculture Employment
- AGRICULTURE CONSERVATION LIAISONAg Jobs. Hawaii Salary: $7,555.17 MonthlyLocation : Maui (All Other), HIJob Type: Non Civil ServiceJob Number: 2025 Ag Conservation Liaison Department: Department of AgricultureOpening Date: 03/14/2025Closing Date: 3/31/2025 11:59 PM Hawaii DescriptionThrough an... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 03/17/2025
- Diversified Agriculture Technician - MakauaAg 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: 03/17/2025
- Offshore Production Diver (Farm Hand)Ag Jobs. Hawaii, Kailua Here's what we do...(click to watch) Offshore WorkAbout UsBlue Ocean Mariculture was founded in 2009 to pursue the sustainable farming of local Hawaiian marine finfish. We are proud to be... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 03/16/2025
- 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: Continuous Recruitment Information Recruitment Number 24-0474The Department of Agriculture, Animal Disease Control Branch has... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 03/16/2025
- AGRICULTURAL LOAN OFFICER VI - OAHUAg Jobs. Hawaii Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Island of OahuJob Type: VariousJob Number: OHHI-25054Department: AgricultureOpening Date: 03/13/2025Closing Date: Continuous Recruitment InformationRecruitment Number OHHI-25054This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 03/15/2025
- Seed TechBayer. Hawaii, Kunia Seed Tech 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,... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 03/13/2025
- AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH TECHNICIAN V - HILO, HAWAII ISLANDAg Jobs. Hawaii Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Island of HawaiiJob Type: VariousJob Number: 24-0569Department: University of HawaiiOpening Date: 12/07/2024Closing Date: Continuous Recruitment Information Recruitment Number 24-0569 - This vacancy is with the... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 03/13/2025
- Diversified Agriculture Technician - Ka'a'awaAg 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: 03/13/2025
- Diversified Agriculture Technician - KaaawaAg 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: 03/13/2025
- Horticultural SupervisorAg Jobs. Hawaii, Waimea Corteva Agriscience has an opportunity in Waimea, Kaua'i, Hawai'i, to lead horticultural operations in the Population Development Group. The Horticultural Supervisor is responsible for shadehouses and associated areas cultivating maize... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 03/13/2025
- Fuel Farm Technician - LIH1 - Part TimeAg 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: 03/11/2025
- Aquaculture TechnicianAg 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: 03/10/2025