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.
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 >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.
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.
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