News / Events
HOFA's 18th annual membership meeting
September 26, 2010 - September 26, 2010
Contact:
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
Contact:
HOFA Hilo office: 969-7789
hofa@hawaiiorganic.org
USDA NOP instructions for changing certifying agents
Seeds
Organic Seed Alliance
Saving Our Seed
Non-GMO papaya seeds available in limited quantities
Genesis Seeds - Organic Seeds from Israel
OMRI Organic Seed Database
US organic rules require organic seeds when commercially available. The goal of the OMRI Organic Seed Database is to provide a single place to find supplies of commercially available organic seeds and planting stock.
Organic Seed Alliance
Organic Seed Alliance is founded on the belief that seed is both our common cultural heritage and a living natural resource fundamental to the future sustainability of food production.Saving Our Seed
Non-GMO papaya seeds available in limited quantities
Sunrise and Waimanalo X-77 (low bearing) varieties will be available.
Currently growing subsamples out, to confirm seedlings are GMO-free. Seed comes from tested GMO-free individuals in UH Waimanalo Experiment Station's isolated, certified organic field.
More information on growing organic papaya seed is available at UH CTAHR online.