Mar 1, 2013
Sustainable Koa production, Cotton and Ladybugs (Ladybirds, in the King's English) are all subjects of articles in this issue of HānaiʻAi. Also in this issue, Drs. Linda Cox and Wuyang Hu ask the question "What is Local Food and Who Wants What?," and agricultural professionals from across the State highlight their efforts in promoting sustainability in Hawaii's natural and agricultural ecosystems in many new publications from CTAHR.
In SARE news, Western SARE has posted the new calls for proposal, and Extension Agent Jari Sugano has joined Dr. Ted Radovich as co-coordinator of both the WSARE Hawai'i State PDP and the CTAHR Sustainable and Organic Agriculture programs. Welcome Jari!
Also, read about this issue's featured farmer Chris Robb, who farms almost 20 acres in Waimea on Hawai'i Island. And, make sure to visit the "back pages" of the newsletter for upcoming Workshops, Conferences and Meetings (there's LOTS coming!), and an extra special Organic Update.
Finally, we say Aloha and Mahalo nui loa to Dr. Linda Cox who will be leaving us as Hanai'ai co-editor and co-coordinator of SOAP. Thanks for your service Linda!
We hope you find this issue of HānaiʻAi useful, and welcome your input.