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HOFA's 18th annual membership meeting
September 26, 2010 - September 26, 2010
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808-969-7789 toll-free: 1-877-ORG-ISLE (674-4753)
hofa@hawaiiorganic.org
HOFA ceasing certification activities in 2011
July 1, 2010 - October 1, 2011
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HOFA Hilo office: 969-7789
hofa@hawaiiorganic.org
USDA NOP instructions for changing certifying agents
Bulletin Board
Local Organic Produce Wanted by Down to Earth (Big Island)
Seeking Organic work trade (Big Island)
Seeking small amounts of fresh coffee
Organic farmer/consultant seeking employment
Seeking Certified Organic Fragrant Flowers
Seeking fruits and vegetables for sale
Seeking organic farmer to share crop
Whole systems land designer/management specialist available
Organic farm seeking motivated part time laborer
Multilingual university student seeking internship Sept - Dec; references available
Couple seeking quiet residence or farm
Holistic Design/Management Consultant available
New CSA in South Kona: Kuaiwi Farm
Oahu: experienced organic farmer/farmhand available for hire
Family of three seeking full-time farm employment
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Local Organic Produce Wanted by Down to Earth (Big Island)
Local Organic Produce Wanted! Down to Earth is seeking organic farmers to provide us with locally grown crops. Down to Earth offers timely and flexible payments to our local farmers.
Please call 808 935 5515 and ask for Joe or Dan.
Seeking Organic work trade (Big Island)
Contact: 562 434 1382 or himalayagene1@yahoo.com
Posted: Mar 12, 2010
Seeking small amounts of fresh coffee
Seeking small amounts of fresh coffee right off the bush. Requires very simple processing and ship to mainland. Payment in advance. Contact Noah Glassman 404-421-1356 or noahglassman@yahoo.comPosted March 29, 2010
Organic farmer/consultant seeking employment
Aloha! I am an organic farmer with years of experience farming on the Big Island and Maui. This also includes managerial experience as well. I also currently inspect farms for Hawaii Organic Farmers Association. I am searching for employment in vegetable crop farming and/or potential clients in need of consultations related to organic certification. I have a passion for growing organic food and furthering my farming education! Please contact me by email if interested. My resume is available upon request. lhkiss@gmail.com MAHALO NUI LOA!Posted April 8, 2010
Seeking Certified Organic Fragrant Flowers
Looking for Certified Organic Fragrant Flowers to buy in bulk. I can use piikake, plumeria, tuberose, ginger, etc. I will be making Certified Organic Products. Please contact:
info@morningmystbotanics.com
Posted Apr 12, 2010
Seeking fruits and vegetables for sale
Seeking fruits and vegetables for sale: beginning April 15, 2010, at the new Silk's Organic Produce stand, located in Stall #3, within the Waipio Open Market at 94-1388 Moaniani, Suite 201, Waipahu, Oʻahu.We are willing to order from the neighbor islands as well. Please contact us at silksta_1@yahoo.com.
Posted April 14, 2010
Seeking organic farmer to share crop
Seeking organic farmer to share crop 8 to 12 acres. Property is in a great farming area west of Hilo. For more information, contact Teresa Bishow at teresa@arlie.com or at 541-344-5500.Posted April 26, 2010
Whole systems land designer/management specialist available
Whole systems land designer and management specialist seeking client(s) wishing to transform their land into showpiece properties which exemplify sustainable, organic practices with functionality and aesthetics. Landscape architect, permaculture educator, and organic grower. All project types considered! Contact David Branagin at 760-672-3163 or send email to dbranagin@gmail.comPosted April 26, 2010
Organic farm seeking motivated part time laborer
Posted April 30, 2010
Multilingual university student seeking internship Sept - Dec; references available
I'm a third year student from EARTH University, Costa Rica (private, international, non-profit university dedicated to education in agricultural sciences and natural resources to contribute to sustainable development in the tropics by seeking a balance between agricultural production and envirnomental preservation).As part of the educational program, I am required to work as an intern for 4 months in a university, farm, laboratory or any other agricultural business in any place of the world and demonstrate my knowledge and face the reality of agribusiness on a daily basis, contributing with a community service plan. Seeking an opportunity to work, Sept. to Dec. 2010. I want to learn and gain experience in professional ag, share my knowledge and current experiences. I speak 3 languages, Spanish as first language, English and German fluently. I am the result of a multicultural environment; thanks to that, I am open to respect, accept and learn from any culture or tradition in order to understand and enjoy it. Seeking work on organic, tropical, urban or precision farming, as well as in the marketing, commercialization and post-harvest fields. My professors would be more than glad to have a conversation, and/or answer any question you might have.
Wolfgang Werner Roper, EARTH University, Limón, Costa Rica, Central America
Skype: wolf2588 email: wwerner@earth.ac.cr or wolf2588@gmail.com
Web: http://www.earth.ac.cr/
Posted April 30, 2010
Couple seeking quiet residence or farm
Heart-centered, solitary, clean, healthy, open minded couple seeking quality quiet residence or farm for at least a year. We have 3 fixed mouse hunting cats, a chihauhua (non-barker sweetheart). They are all trained outdoor cooperative farm animals. We have several very friendly european bee hives and 18 chickens, one a rooster with 17 laying hens, so a henhouse or farm land would be desirable. We have trees and plants of various varities, mostly cacao. We also have our own satellite system and would like access to a solid power source, hot water, kitchen, and some storage. Workshop space would also be welcomed. We have stable income and are willing to pay rent and/or work trade pref... trade chickens, eggs, honey, or build hives. Contact: Strider or Jade (808-430-4589)Posted May 18, 2010
Holistic Design/Management Consultant available
Holistic Design/Management Consultant available for gigs or employment. 20+ years organic agriculture and green building experience. Backyard farms, homesteads, estates, commercial agriculture, ecotourism, retreats. For more info, please contact Nicole at 808-217-7723 MahaloPosted June 23, 2010
New CSA in South Kona: Kuaiwi Farm
New CSA: Kuaiwi Farm in South Kona
Posted June 23, 2010
Oahu: experienced organic farmer/farmhand available for hire
Experienced organic farmer/farmhand available for hire on Oahu. I possess a diverse range of skills with a positive attitude. Formal education with coursework from UH Hilo & Manoa with many years of organic farm management and marketing would make me an asset to any farm team. Please contact Dave Burlew, email AlohaDave72@aol.com or call 732-977-4236.
Posted July 1, 2010
Family of three seeking full-time farm employment
We are a family of three wanting to move off our homestead in Kansas to run a farm full-time. Our ideal situation would be an already established organic farm or horse ranch where the owner is looking to retire and will provide mentoring. We are college educated, been gardening all our lives, and ready to make the move to a longer growing season. We are open to do a lease-to-own, crop share, co-own and operate etc. We are energetic, highly motivated self-starters with extensive know-how and experience with organic/biodynamic/sustainable/permaculture techniques, growing and marketing, dairy/meat goats, equine, and poultry and basic maintenance to manage a farm. Please feel free to contact us with any possible matches and for more detailed information, resume, and interview. You can find us online at http://www.localharvest.org/simple-food-M32512 and here as a member of the KC Food Circle http://www.kcfoodcircle.org/growermembers/simple-food/ We are seeking assistance through farmlinking programs in California, Oregon, Washington, and Virginia.Angela Rothweiler greenergirl@gmail.com 913-660-6282 Central Time
Posted Aug 23, 2010