Practical Ag for Hamakua with Hamakua Harvest - Compost

February 22, 2019 · 6:00PM - 8:00PM

place Big Island > Hamakua

Practical Agriculture for Hāmākua with Hāmākua Harvest
Supporting Sustainable Agriculture through Classes and Farm Tours

Everyone from the hobby gardener to the seasoned farmer can learn something new by
talking story with the experts in this series of classes designed around broadening our
knowledge of agriculture in Hāmākua.

NEXT CLASS:
Compost – Turning Trash to Treasure
Lecture: February 22, 2019 6 to 8 pm
Hawaiian Cultural Center of Hāmākua
With Michael Pierron

On-Site February 23, 2019 9 am to 12
27-427 Hanawi St. Papaikou
With Ginger John Caverly

Join us as we dig into the fascinating world of compost and learn how to cultivate
healthy soil with a lecture from tropical horticulture expert Michael Pierron of Hilo
UrbFarm and then come and see first-hand the benefits of long-term applications of
compost at ‘Ginger’ John Caverly’s beautiful farm in Onomea where they practice
Korean natural farming methods.

By recycling your usable waste you can attract beneficial biodiversity below and above
the ground, deterring pests and making it easier for your plants to thrive, all while being
good for the environment and saving you money. Join us in creating a healthy,
sustainable ecosystem for future generations.

$10 class fee will help us to sustain the program.

For more information visit www.HāmākuaHarvest.org,
Contact us at [email protected],
Or follow us on Facebook or Instagram/HamakuaHarvest

Sponsored by the State of Hawai’i Department of Agriculture and the Laura Jane
Musser Fund.