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Photo caption: Receiving a $13,279 check from Keauhou Canoe Club for the American Cancer Society is from right Associate Director of Development Rebecca Vandaele and ACS volunteer and cancer survivor Char Kanuha. Keauhou Canoe Club President Bill Armer and KCC founding member and recent cancer survivor Jane Bockus presented the donation at the club’s March potluck. Photo […]

DETAILS GALA, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, FARM TOUR KOHALA COAST, HAWAI‘I ISLAND—It’s “Chocolate in Paradise” for the 13th Big Island Chocolate Festival April 23-25. New this year is a free Chocolate Farmers Market showcasing local cacao growers and chocolate makers. In addition, the annual free college student chocolate competition is open to spectators. Think Master Chef college style! “These students are the future chefs […]

HILO, HAWAII—Two statewide organizations that promote the production and use of local produce announce their separate annual conferences this fall at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel.  The Hawaii Master Food Preservers (HMFP) debuts its first conference on October 23 while the 35th Hawaii International Tropical Fruit Growers (HTFG) Conference is October 24-26. “Digging Deeper” is the theme […]

Photo Caption: Recipients of Keauhou Canoe Club 2025 scholarships were recently celebrated at a morning potluck. Pictured from left with KCC President Bill Armer is Abram Ikaika Mahalo Utrera, Jocelyn Conae and Slayde RK Thompson. Since 2008, the club has awarded over $51K in scholarships to over 30 local graduating seniors. Photo courtesy Keauhou Canoe Club.  KEAUHOU-KONA, HAWAI‘I ISLAND—Konawaena High School graduates Abram Ikaika […]

KEAUHOU-KONA, HAWAI’I ISLAND—Indulge in holiday fare and festivity while supporting the future of our local culinary industry at the 33rd Christmas with the Chefs. Time is 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 inside and out of the ballroom at the Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay.  Temptations include savory and sweet tasting stations by the […]

Celebrating the full circle of food production rooted in the traditions of Hawai‘i KEAUHOU, HAWAI‘I—Do you believe in having a thriving local food industry to feed our island? Join local food producers and buyers, farmers, fishers, ranchers, legislators and policy makers at the 15th annual Hawai‘i Farmers Union (HFU) convention Saturday, Oct. 25.     Time is 8 a.m.-5 […]

Get Expert Advice from Nursery Folks Hailing from Around the Island KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII ISLAND— Fall is in the air and itʻs time for planting and sprucing up your landscape! Get some great ideas from the islandʻs friendly mom and pop nursery folks and shop a large selection of tropical and temperate plants at the Plant People Road […]

Repeat Hawaii winner honored for lasting impact on America’s food movement New York, NY—Big Island Bees of Kona, Hawaii, is proud to announce its Organic Ohia Lehua honey was recently recognized once more with a Good Food Award (GFA)—this time as part of the exclusive 15 Years of Good Food Awards. The artisan honey joins […]

Master Food Preservers Host Inaugural Gathering HILO, HAWAII—Two statewide organizations that promote the production and use of local produce announce their separate annual conferences this October at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. Open to the public, attendees can enjoy a 50% early-bird registration discount through August 31. The Hawaii Master Food Preservers (HMFP) debuts its first […]

Get Expert Advice from Nursery Folks Hailing from Around the Island KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII ISLAND— Featuring five Big Isle mom and pop nurseries, the Plant People Road Show heralds the coming of spring during its first show of 2025 on February 1. Time is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Makaeo Pavilion at Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area. Admission is free. The bi-annual […]