Newsletter 40 - June 2012
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Aloha! The summer rains have returned to Kona, and all the plants have burst into luxuriant growth. After many dry months, it's a good reminder that nature is inherently abundant. If we treat nature respectfully, there is no reason anyone should go hungry. Enjoy eating locally & sustainably grown! Mahalo nui loa, Craig Elevitch and Pedro Tama EventsThursday, May 31, 2012, 09:00am - 01:00pm, Puna Saturday, June 02, 2012, 09:00am - 01:00pm, South Kona Tuesday, June 05, 2012, 06:00pm - 08:00pm, South Kohala Thursday, June 07, 2012, 09:00am, North Kona Friday, June 08, 2012, North Kona Saturday, June 09 - Sunday, June 10, 2012, South Kona Sunday, June 10, 2012, 01:00pm - 03:30pm, South Kohala Thursday, June 14, 2012, 09:00am - 01:00pm, Puna Saturday, June 16, 2012, 01:00pm - 05:00pm, Hamakua Monday, June 18, 2012, 07:00pm - 09:00pm, North Kona Thursday, June 21, 2012, 09:00am - 01:00pm, Puna Fri June 22 - Sat, June 23, 2012, 9:00am - 5:00pm, Puna Tuesday, June 26, 2012, South Kona Thursday, June 28, 2012, 09:00am - 01:00pm, Puna Tuesday, July 31 - Sunday, August 12, 2012, Oahu Reports| 25 May 2012
Shane, whose day job is as a ranger on Mauna Kea, has been farming for about 10 years, but didn’t start the broiler chicken operation until about 7 years ago after reading the book Pastured Poultry Profit$ by Joel Salatin. Salatin's farm and methods have been featured in Michael Pollan's book The Omnivore's Dilemma and the documentary movies Fresh and Food, Inc.
Chili Pepper—Specialty Crop Profile| 26 May 2012
In many regions where chili peppers are widely consumed, they represent one of the few, if not the only, vegetable added to the diet to provide flavor, spice, and variety to grain- or root-crop-based diets. Their consumption represents a major source of vitamins and minerals in certain regions. Processed chili peppers are found in a variety of products including main dishes, meats, salad dressings, dairy products, beverages, candies, baked products, snack foods, salsas, hot sauces, and even in ice cream. Extracts are also used in pharmaceuticals, as medicinals, and in cosmetic products.
Keeping Kohala, Kohala| 26 May 2012 North Kohala Community Plans For Food-Self Sufficiency
The North Kohala Community Development Plan (CDP) states a strong desire to “Keep Kohala, Kohala.” As a historically agricultural community, part of “Keeping Kohala, Kohala,” is the strong community that results from the sharing and bartering of food and animals from individual homesteads, and the gathering from the mountains, gulches, and ocean. AnnouncementsI am looking for a local farmer who can supply me with 105 pounds of carrots a week. I need this for medicinal purposes. Buying them from open markets is still pricey. Please let me know if you know of anyone who can supply me with carrots, oranges, apples, and celery. Mahalo plenty. Diane Lindsey This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Kailua, Hawaii, 808-383-1002 Wanted: Volunteer Hilo Gardeners for "The Plan"Natural Farming: From one person to another: What would happen if we planted taro in our public spaces? We are looking for 10 people to do Korean Natural Farming in Hilo’s public spaces. Applications for this round of planting ENDS May 31st 2012. Contact: Rick Kobayashi at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Other announcementsFarmers' Markets and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)Visit our comprehensive directory of Hawai'i Island farmers' markets and Community Supported Agricuture.
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