Hawaii Deptment of Agriculture News
- 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
- 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 Agriculture News
- Agriculture Board seeks to slow spread of invasive species - Honolulu Star-AdvertiserAgriculture Board seeks to slow spread of invasive species 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
- $950K to launch new butchery course at Hawaiʻi CC - University of Hawaii System$950K to launch new butchery course at Hawaiʻi CC University of Hawaii System
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Naka Nathaniel: Hawaii's Ag System Needs An Overhaul To Promote Food Independence - Honolulu Civil BeatNaka Nathaniel: Hawaii's Ag System Needs An Overhaul To Promote Food Independence Honolulu Civil Beat
- 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
- Hawai‘i Farmers Union 14th annual convention on Oct. 4-6 - Maui NewsHawai‘i Farmers Union 14th annual convention on Oct. 4-6 Maui News
- Registration now open for Hawaii Agriculture Conference - The Business JournalsRegistration now open for Hawaii Agriculture Conference The Business Journals
- 2024 Hawai‘i Agriculture Conference announces open registration - Maui Now2024 Hawai‘i Agriculture Conference announces open registration Maui Now
- California is poised to ban octopus farming - Los Angeles TimesCalifornia is poised to ban octopus farming Los Angeles Times
- Robbie Melton | People on The Move - Pacific Business News - The Business JournalsRobbie Melton | People on The Move - Pacific Business News The Business Journals
- 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
Hawaii Agriculture Employment
- Assistant Extension Agent (Agriculture Production & Farm Management) (#85531)Ag Jobs. Hawaii Location : Moloka'i, HIJob Type: Full-Time PermanentJob Number: 2024-02237Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Tropical Agriculture and Human ResourcesDivision: Maui CountyOpening Date: 10/07/2024Closing Date: 11/3/2024 11:59 PM... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 10/20/2024
- Kitchen Support Worker (Food Production - Kitchen),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: 10/20/2024
- 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: 10/19/2024
- 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: 10/19/2024
- Research Assistant - AgronomyAg Jobs. Hawaii, Waimea DescriptionWe care about you and we care that you're comfortable. While there's no place like home, Corteva comes close. Growing What Matters Starts With YOU!As the world's only major agriscience... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 10/18/2024
- Maintenance TechnicianBayer. 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: 10/17/2024
- 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: 10/17/2024
- AGRICULTURAL LOAN OFFICER VI - DOWNTOWN, OAHUAg Jobs. Hawaii Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Island of OahuJob Type: VariousJob Number: 24-0516Department: AgricultureOpening Date: 10/12/2024Closing Date: ContinuousRecruitment Information Recruitment Number 24-0516This vacancy is with the Department of Agriculture in Downtown.Salary:... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 10/17/2024
- Operations ManagerBayer. 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: 10/16/2024
- Entry-Level Farm WorkerAg Jobs. Hawaii Join our thriving organic farm in Haiku, Hawaii, dedicated to sustainable practices and the cultivation of nutrient-rich soil and animal welfare. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated entry-level farm... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 10/16/2024
- Maintenance 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: 10/15/2024
- 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: 10/13/2024