Discounted FedEx Rates for KCFA Members

A key benefit of Membership is a FedEx discount that includes reduced rates to the mainland, inter-island, and international. To enroll, please open a FedEx account at https://www.fedex.com/register/#/contact and then email robyn.mederich@fedex.com to learn more about the discounts you will receive and how to get started. She will also make sure you get free packaging…

June 2016 – The Independent Voice

Legislative Update, KCFA HDOA Grant Ending Early!!, HDoa Subsidy Program Begins Soon, SHAC Vendor Change, KFCA is Ten Years Old: 2006-2016, Makana o Aloha – farmer tips, Coffee as a Mosquito Repellent, Recipe: Coffee Shortbread Bars and..Write to Us

May 3, 2016 Vertical/Shoot Selection Workshop with photos

click on photo to enlarge… KCFA held its popular annual Vertical/Shoot Selection Coffee Talk workshop at Bob Nelson’s well maintained farm in Kainaliu.  Bob Smith and Bob Nelson gave their expertise to a group of about 30 interested farmers.   Also, Cheresa Coles and John Quinn,  Research Statisticians with the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service…

May 2016 – The Independent Voice

Vertical Selection Workshop, Aulani Disney Resort Update, Time to Fertilize Now, Luis Aristizabal Now in Hawaii, HDOA Grant Ending Soon, Beauveria Subsidy Options, Scam Alert
Legislative Update, Benefits of Old-Growth Forests, Did You Know?, Recipe – Coffee Fudge Sauce, Write to Us

Tuesday- May 3 – Coffee Talk: Vertical/Shoot Selection Workshop

KCFA presents Coffee Talk — VERTICAL SELECTION Workshop WHEN: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 (9:00-11:00 am) WHERE:  Bob Nelson & Bob Smith at Bob Nelsons’ Farm located makai of the Kona Joe sign in Kainaliu, along Mamalahoa Highway. Drive down; parking available. WHY: Choose the right vertical/shoots from among the new growth following the pruning completed a few months…

More Good News about Coffee

Coffee Linked to Decreased Risk of Colorectal Cancer The University of Southern California (USC) Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: New study links coffee consumption to decreased risk of colorectal cancer Whether you like your coffee black, decaf, half-caff or even instant, feel free to drink up. Researchers at the University of…