Discover Sustainable Farming Practices, Soil Health, and Tropical Cooking on Our Kohala Farm
Welcome to HIP Agriculture's workshop and event page, where you can discover a wealth of knowledge and experience related to sustainable agriculture, farming practices, soil health, and cooking. Our monthly events are held at our farm in Kohala, and are open to the public. Whether you're an experienced farmer or just starting out, we invite you to join us and learn how to grow your own food, work with tropical starches, and cook nutritious meals using locally-sourced ingredients. Pre-registration is required to secure your spot and ensure a personalized experience.
Upcoming Workshops
2023 Fall Feast: A HIP Agriculture Farm to Table Fundraiser
HIP Agriculture Presents: Farm to Table Fall Feast. A benefit dinner to support Farm to School programs in North Kohala, Hawaii
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Canoe Crop Cuisine
A little prep goes a long way to make healthy and easy meals throughout the week. Everything from making fresh coconut milk and a variety of ways to prepare and use ‘ulu, kalo, and plantains.
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Managing Soil Health
Join our soil health and composting class series led by agronomist Bob Shaffer and PHD Soil Scientist Melanie Willich. Learn how to improve your soils and build compost while gaining insights on reading soil tests.
Details >Garden & Field Tillage, Cultivation
Optimize your land's productivity with our garden and field cultivation workshop! Learn cutting-edge agroforestry techniques for diversified food forests and how to cultivate the land for optimal production and soil care.
Details >Propagation & Nursery Management
Learn how to propagate crops, manage seedlings, and save your own seeds. Discover plant propagation techniques in an agroforestry environment, with a focus on native and canoe crops.
Details >Seed Saving & Plant Propagation
Enhance your sustainable agriculture skills with expert-led workshops on managing plant pathogens and arthropod pests in the field, as well as specialized applications of Korean Natural Farming with animal husbandry.
Details >Irrigation Principles, Transplanting and Direct Seeding
Take your crop production and irrigation skills to the next level with our expert-led workshop! Learn tips for transplanting and direct seeding from HIP Agriculture's Farm Manager, and discover water-efficient irrigation methods with an NRCS specialist.
Details >Mea Kanu Kūpuna: An Introduction to the Universe of a Mahi'ai
Longtime Hawaiian farmer Ka'iana Runnels provides an introduction into the world of Mahi'ai and Hawaiian agricultural systems.
Details >Animal Husbandry with Uncle David Fuertes - Workshop #2
Join us for the second installment of Uncle David's Intro to Animal Husbandry using KNF Methods
Details >Managing Weeds & Invasive Species in Hawai'i
Come learn with our Farm Manager, Seth McDonough, joined by our Co-Director Dash Kuhr about best practices to manage, remove and prevent weeds/invasive species in Hawai'i.
Details >Go Farm Hawai'i - The Business of Farming
Learn from the GO Farm Hawai'i team about best business practices for small farms.
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