Agricultural Resources Bulletin
Kona Coffee Farmers Association annual symposium and member meeting
March 1 • 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa, Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi Island (map)
The Kona Coffee Farmers Association (KCFA) is having their annual symposium and member meeting on March 1 at the Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa in Kailua-Kona. Last year’s event had over 100 growers in attendance for a full day of speakers and engagement. To RSVP or for more information, call Barbara Anderson at (410) 956-2760. Tickets are free for members and $75 for non-members. To participate as a sponsor visit their website.
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Hawaiʻi Farmers Union United membership
Calling all farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and local food supporters: support the HFUU by becoming a member. The mission of HFUU is to collectively create food security, food sovereignty, and rebuild ʻāina for a better future. Visit their website to learn how to become a member.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs introduces new Mahi ʻAi Agricultural Loan Program
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund is introducing a new program to support Native Hawaiian farmers on Hawaiʻi Island and across Hawaiʻi. In addition to low interest rates, new borrowers have the option of deferring their loan payments for the first six months without incurring additional interest. For more information on the Mahi ʻAi Agricultural Loan Program, visit their website, email NHRLF@ohaloanfund.org, or call the OHA office in East Hawaiʻi (Hilo) at (808) 933-3106 or West Hawaiʻi (Kona) at (808) 327-9525.
