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by Craig Elevitch

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Whether we want to raise our own vegetables, fruits, poultry, or fish, many of us are starting from the beginning in terms of knowledge and experience. Two of this monthʻs articles share experiences of starting new endeavors (raising chickens and pigs). Although the tendency is to start big and bold, that approach often results in very expensive lessons or even failure. Starting small and building upon success is a winning strategy.

by Craig Elevitch

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You may have noticed that your local farmers market is a bit quieter than usual this time of year. Summer is the time when many Hawai’i residents like to travel. This is a reminder to enjoy and support the local farmers markets wherever you are. If you are home in Hawai’i, please remember to kokua your local farmers market to keep it going through the summer months.

USDA Announces Reimbursement Transportation Cost Program Payments and New Signup for Geographically Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers in Hawaii and the Pacific Basin. Contact: Diane Ley, State Executive Director for Hawaii and the Pacific Basin, (808) 441-2704. For complete announcement CLICK HERE.

Punachicks Farm is happy to announce that we will be raising organic pastured broiler chickens for the Big Island community. We are trying to fulfill a need that we saw for more local, wholesome alternatives to factory farmed supermarket chicken. Our first batches of whole dressed broilers will be available for pick up at our farm in Keaau on August 24 & August 31. We plan on having them available on a consistent basis (twice a month) after that. Our chickens are raised in small groups in portable pens that are moved daily to fresh pasture, so that they can enjoy green grass, bugs, fresh air, and sunshine. We believe this is a much better model than that used on confinement "factory farms", including "big organic" brands available in the supermarket. We raise and slaughter our chickens respectfully, which produces a very high quality product. One taste and you'll be hooked! Please visit our website www.punachicksfarm.com  to use our online order form, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

by Craig Elevitch

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Last Friday (June 21) the sun coursed above our heads for longer than on any of the previous 364 days. A cycle ended – and a new one began. Then on Sunday, as the sun dropped as a red mass into the Kona sea, a full orange moon emerged from the wind-swept Puna sea on the opposite side of the island, lighting the night.

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