The Kohala Center Opportunities
Opportunities
The Kohala Center launches new Ōhāhā Mahi ‘Ai Agricultural Training and Education Program
Ōhāhā Mahi ‘Ai reconnects local farmers and gardeners with ancestral relationships to food and deepens kinship with ‘āina through ‘ike rooted in Hawaiian practice while also incorporating Western knowledge systems. This new program includes four sessions at our Demonstration Farm in Honoka‘a on consecutive Saturdays (March 13, 20, 27, and April 3), followed by individual coaching from our Rural and Cooperative Business Development Services team, online presentations on topics ranging from agricultural production to business development training, and learning journeys (huaka‘i) to traditional agricultural sites and farms in Kohala and Hāmākua. There is no cost to enroll, but space is limited. Download an application and learn more at kohalacenter.org/ohaha-mahiai.
Hawai‘i Farmers Market Association offers SNAP at Markets Grant
Hawai‘i Farmers Market Association is offering mini-grants to farmers markets across Hawai‘i to help increase local food access for low-income communities through implementation and promotion of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The deadline to apply is Monday, March 1. Visit the program website for more information and to apply.
Military veterans invited to apply to the Virtual Armed to Farm training program
The National Center for Appropriate Technology is offering a virtual version of its popular sustainable agriculture training program for military veterans. The program will take place over six sessions to be held in April and May. Topics covered include business planning, budgeting, record keeping, marketing, and U.S. Farm Bill programs, among other subjects. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 12, and applications can be submitted online.
West O‘ahu Soil and Water Conservation District launches Together We Farm 2021
Together We Farm offers a series of free, interactive, and self-paced farmer training courses about soil health, nutrient management, pesticide safety, and worker protection standards. Visit oahuaca.tovuti.io to access the courses on your computer or mobile device. Farmers who complete the coursework by Monday, March 15, become eligible for awards and grant funding.
Participate in AgHui’s survey to highlight the funding needs of shovel-ready ag projects
In preparation for the 2021 legislative session and another federal stimulus package, AgHui seeks producer participation in a survey designed to capture the financial needs for shovel-ready ag projects. The 15-question survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Visit AgHui’s website to complete the survey. Contact AgHui at aghuihawaii@gmail.com for more information.
Program technician position open at Farm Service Agency in Hilo
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency is hiring a full-time county program technician to work in the Hilo office on Hawai‘i Island. The deadline to apply is Monday, February 22. Refer to the position description for more information and to apply.
Full-time employment available with Hana Harvest on Maui
Hana Harvest is hiring a kitchen manager and a cafe/retail manager for its farm-to-table restaurant in Hāna. The deadline to apply is Sunday, February 28. Refer to the position descriptions for more information and to apply.
