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July 30, 2021 Post a Comment

Homesteaders eye dispute between Fevella, Aila

Hawaii Tribune-Herald By JOHN BURNETT “I understand the frustration, because there’s nothing the department has created except controversy.” Keaukaha Community President Patrick Kahawaiolaa was referring to a letter sent Monday by state Sen. Kurt Fevella, the Senate minority leader, to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland requesting a federal investigation...

July 29, 2021 Post a Comment

Ways and Means Committee visits Kaua‘i

The Garden Island BY Dennis Fujimoto Earlier this month, the state Senate’s Ways and Means Committee visited several sites on Kaua‘i, identifying issues, resource needs and potential solutions to address regional and statewide economic development, develop curriculum and career technical education pathways for a local workforce, analyze efficient space utilization of State facilities, and...

July 28, 2021 Post a Comment

USAJOBS Daily Saved Search Results for Agriculture jobs in Hawaii for 7/28/2021

Program Support Assistant – Department: Department of Agriculture – Agency: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service – Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): 1 vacancy – Kahului, Hawaii Salary: $36,363.00 to $47,274.00 / PA Series and Grade: GS-0303-5 Open Period: 2021-07-28 to 2021-08-03 Position Information: Permanent – Full-time Who May Apply: Career transition (CTAP,...

July 28, 2021 Post a Comment

Farmers tackle new threat to island coffee trees

The Garden Island By Scott Yunker The most-destructive disease known to the coffee plant has arrived on Kaua‘i, putting local growers on high alert. Less than one year after the state’s first reported case of coffee leaf rust occurred in Maui, the blight’s presence has now been established on all major Hawaiian islands. Coffee...

July 27, 2021 Post a Comment

To Promote Competition, Deregulate

Project Syndicate by ANNE O. KRUEGER In a sweeping new executive order, US President Joe Biden has called on regulators to push for greater competition across a wide array of sectors and industries. But sometimes regulation itself is a big part of the problem. US President Joe Biden recently issued an executive order calling...

July 27, 2021 Post a Comment

Sweet potato protection! CTAHR team joins nationwide effort

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa CTAHR will use a new grant to study ‘Okinawan’ sweet potato When a virus or virus-like agent infects a vegetatively propagated crop, the negative consequences can go far beyond a disappointing yield, appearance, taste and plant longevity. If the difficult-to-find disease goes undetected inside the propagation material, the problem...

July 27, 2021 Post a Comment

Millennium Investment & Acquisition Co. Inc. Provides Corporate Update

Currently, MILC has invested in operating companies with two areas of focus: 1) Sustainable cultivation of Cannabis in Greenhouses through Millennium Cannabis 2) Sustainable production of Activated Carbon through Millennium Carbon Millennium Cannabis MillCann has identified greenhouse cultivation as the sustainable method for growing cannabis in a cost-effective manner with a lower carbon footprint...

July 26, 2021 Post a Comment

USAJOBS Daily Saved Search Results for Agriculture jobs in Hawaii for 7/26/2021

Customs Entry Officer – Department: Department of Homeland Security – Agency: Customs and Border Protection – Hiring Organization: Office of Field Operations Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): Many vacancies – Multiple Locations Salary: $43,683.00 to $69,462.00 / PA Series and Grade: GS-1894-7/9 Open Period: 2021-07-26 to 2021-07-30 Position Information: Permanent – Full-time Who...

July 26, 2021 Post a Comment

Congress Is Working To Protect All Legal Cannabis States

GreennEntrepreneur States With Legal Cannabis Are Finding Protection From Congressional Legislators A revised measure has now surfaced to protect all states and tribal programs from federal penalties. This new bill has 15 cosponsors following its bipartisan advocates spreading a letter to develop support this week Yet a Republican who stands in opposition to cannabis...

July 26, 2021 Post a Comment

Charter school receives $48,000 grant for farm-to-school program

Hawaii Tribune-Herald By KELSEY WALLING Connections Public Charter School in Hilo will grow its farm-to-school programs with the help of federal grant. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently awarded $12 million in Farm to School grants to 176 recipients. Connections Public Charter School and Community Based Education Support Services, the school’s board, received $48,253....

July 23, 2021 Post a Comment

House Panel Subpoenas Land Fund, Agriculture Agency

Civil Beat By Blaze Lovell Both agencies were the targets of recent critical examinations by State Auditor Les Kondo. A Hawaii House of Representatives investigation of the Agribusiness Development Corp. and a state land and development fund is starting to ramp up on the heels of audits critical of the two state agencies. On...

July 21, 2021 Post a Comment

USAJOBS Daily Saved Search Results for Agriculture jobs in Hawaii for 7/21/2021

Conservation Planner Department: Department of the Interior Agency:Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): Many vacancies – Multiple Locations Salary: $65,056.00 to $112,659.00 / PA Series and Grade: GS-0401-11/12 Open Period: 2021-07-21 to 2021-08-03 Position Information: Permanent – Full-time Who May Apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Competitive service,...

July 19, 2021 Post a Comment

Kula Country prepares for pumpkin season

Maui News Kula Country Farms staffer Tom Koch paints a section of bandstand Thursday while preparing for the upcoming Pumpkin Patch. The popular annual event at the farm on Kula Highway is set to run the month of October. Koch said he didn’t know how many pumpkins are currently growing at the farm other...

July 16, 2021 Post a Comment

USAJOBS Employment on Maui for 7/16/2021

Visitor Use Assistant (Fee Collection) GS-0303-05 – Duty Location: Haleakala National Park- 1 vacancy at Kula, 1 vacancy at Kipahulu – Type of appointment: Permanent Full Time – Who may apply: Kula- Open to all US Citizens, ICTAP/CTAP/RPL & veterans Kipahulu – Open to all US Citizens, ICTAP/CTAP/RPL, veterans & Contiguous-to-Area those individuals who...

July 15, 2021 Post a Comment

Sweetpotato Varietal Trial Field Day Enormous Success

For this trial 12 varieties of Sweetpotato were measured for the Marketable Yield and Weevil damaged per variety. The participants of the Field Day provided information on each varieties appearance, taste, and texture - yes, each participant was provided with cooked samples of each variety! This Trial was to help growers make decisions to...

July 13, 2021 Post a Comment

USAJOBS Daily Saved Search Results for Agriculture jobs in Hawaii for 7/13/2021

Lead Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) – Department: Department of Agriculture – Agency: Forest Service – Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): MANY vacancies – Forest Service Locations, United States Salary: $77,488.00 to $100,739.00 / PA Series and Grade: GS-0201-12 Open Period: 2021-07-13 to 2021-07-19 Position Information: Permanent – Full-time Who May Apply:...

July 9, 2021 Post a Comment

Hawaiian ‘Uala Varieties – Online Research Presentation

Hawaiian ‘Uala (Sweet Potato) varieties have not been extensively characterized since E.S. Handy’s archipelago-wide collections from Hawaiian farmers in the early 20th century, and the conservation status of what was likely well over 100 Hawaiian cultivars remains unclear today. A recent study titled Characterizing the Diversity of Hawai‘i Sweet Potatoes published in the Journal...

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  • Diversified Agriculture Technician
    Ag 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: 05/03/2024
  • Fuel Farm Technician - KOA
    Ag Jobs. Hawaii, Kailua Job DescriptionSignature Aviation is a market leading global aviation services provider with over 220 locations and 6,000 employees worldwide. Eligible team members enjoy a wide array of benefits including health... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 04/27/2024
  • Farm Tour Guide-Part-Time $18-$20 DOE
    Ag Jobs. Hawaii, Kalaheo Kauai Coffee is looking for dynamic individuals to join our passion-driven team. If you have excellent communication and people skills, vibrant personality and a love for Kauai, then we want... Salary: $salary. Date posted: 04/19/2024
  • Senior Quality & Compliance 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: 04/17/2024