The Kohala Center:Employment/Opportunities/Events

Employment

Hawaiʻi Institute of Pacific Agriculture (HIP Ag) is hiring farm hands
HIP Ag is looking for multiple farm hands to join their team in North Kohala. These positions support daily farm operations including planting, harvesting, maintenance, and larger farm projects. To apply, email your resume and a short note about why you want to work with HIP Ag to institute@hipagriculture.org and farm@hipagriculture.org.

The Kohala Center (TKC) is hiring a grants accountant
TKC is hiring a grants accountant. Visit TKC’s Career Center for more information and to apply.

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Opportunities

Hoʻōla Farms seeking partners for Veggies for Veterans program
Hoʻōla Farms’ Veggies for Veterans program provides fresh produce and protein to veterans in East Hawaiʻi managing chronic health conditions. The program is concluding this month, and Hoʻōla Farms is seeking partners and funding to continue to expand the program. Those interested are encouraged to reach out via email to grow@hoolafarms.org.

huiMAU’s KOʻA Camp accepting applications
huiMAU’s Koholālele ʻŌpio ʻĀina (KOʻA) Camp is accepting applications for their next program, running June 3–6. KOʻA Camp is a 4-day immersive overnight program on huiMAU’s ʻāina in Paʻauilo, Hawaiʻi Island, primarily focused on empowering Hawaiʻi youth (ages 13-17) who are drawn to growing practices that cultivate aloha ʻāina. Applications are due May 23. Apply here.

Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander producers: share your manaʻo for a stipend
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander producers are invited to participate in a survey conducted by the Hawaiʻi Good Food Alliance to better understand needs, gaps, and opportunities in relation to USDA programs and policies. All participants will receive a $20 stipend for their time. Take the survey here.

Agricultural Leadership Program (ALP) accepting applications
The Agricultural Leadership Foundation of Hawaiʻi has opened recruitment for ALP Class XIX. ALP is a 14-month educational program that offers an in-depth look at Hawaiʻi’s agricultural and natural resource systems through site visits and discussions, leadership workshops, networking opportunities, and first-hand exposure to government processes at the state and national level. Applications and letters of recommendation are due June 2. Apply here.

Grant for entrepreneurs in agriculture
The Farm Bureau’s Ag Innovation Challenge is a national business competition that showcases U.S. startups developing innovative solutions to address challenges facing America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. Prizes ranging from $10,000–$100,000 will be awarded to the winner and finalists. Applications are due June 9. Apply here.

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Events

GoFarm Open House
Saturday, May 17 • 9–11 a.m.
‘Alae GoFarm site, 895 Kauhiula Rd, Hilo, Hawaiʻi Island (map)
Are you interested in becoming a farmer? GoFarm invites you to an Open House at their ʻAlae training site to get a tour of the farm and learn more about upcoming training opportunities.
»Register online

World Bee Day
Saturday, May 17 • 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Mokupāpapa Discovery Center, 76 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, Hawaiʻi Island (map)
Join Bird and Bee Hawaiʻi for a celebration of World Bee Day with nonprofits and vendor booths, beekeeper trainings and talks, honey samples, family friendly activities, and a mead after party.
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Honokaʻa Western Week
Saturday, May 17–Monday, May 26
Various locations in Honokaʻa, Hawaiʻi Island (location details)
Make your way to Honokaʻa for a week of fun activities celebrating paniolo heritage. Events include a parade and block party, the Farmers’ Market at Hāmākua Harvest, the Hawaiʻi Saddle Club Scholarship Rodeo, and much more.
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Hawaiʻi Made Conference
Tuesday, May 20 • 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Hawaiʻi Convention Center, Oʻahu Room 313, 1801 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, Oʻahu (map)
The theme for this year’s Hawaiʻi Made Conference is “I Ka Mākeke! Going To Market!,” with a focus on food and beverage manufacturers and supply chain partners. Learn from industry experts on best practices for the manufacture and sale of Hawaiʻi-made products.
»Register online

Webinar: Starting a Business in Hawaiʻi
Thursday, May 22 • 9–10:30 a.m. (via Zoom)
This upcoming webinar from the Hawaiʻi Small Business Development Center will focus on the essentials of how to form and operate a legal business in Hawaiʻi. Learn about entrepreneurship, key ingredients for business success, and the steps involved in starting your business.
»Register online

Lychee Festival
Sunday, May 25 • 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Botanical World Adventures, 31-240 Old Māmalahoa Hwy, Hakalau, Hawaiʻi Island (map)
This year’s lychee festival in Hakalau will feature vendors, live music, a lychee eating contest, games for keiki, and more.
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