Announcements & Events
Upcoming Workshops:
Preservation and Stewardship of Hawaii's Agriculture Lands: Utilizing Federal, State and County Funds to Achieve Landowner and Community Goals
Join us for workshops exploring strategies and financial incentives to preserve and care for agricultural lands. Workshops are scheduled for Molokai (May 30), Kauai (June 6) and Oahu (June 7). Pre-registration is required. Cost: $20 ($40 for Oahu). More Information and to Register
Grow Your Own Groceries: Kunia Backyard Gardening Workshops
Join us on June 1 from 9 to 11:30 am at Pioneer Hi-Bred's Kunia Research Station to learn Organic Pest Control and Pest ID. A donation of $5 per workshop is suggested, which will go to help one of three local non-profit organizations.
See our Grow Your Own Groceries 2013 page for more information.
Master Farmer Workshops
Save the Dates:
June 13: Local Beef Production
July 11: Native Plant Production
August 8: Beekeeping and Honey
All workshops will be held 9:00am to 12:00pm and will include an opportunity to talk story with the master farmer and tour the farm operation. Registration for these workshops will open on May 24.
Cover Crop Seed
'Tropic Sun' Sunn Hemp Seed for Sale: Our next batch of seed will be harvested in June. If you would like to reserve some seed, please fill out an order form at this link and we will contact you when the seed is ready. Thank you. For more information on sunn hemp, see our cover crop handbook and guidelines and our page on cover crop trials.
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Our Mission To improve the quality of life of the people of O'ahu by encouraging activities that conserve and sustain our natural, human, cultural and economic resources.
Protecting the Environment
The Island of O'ahu has a unique blend of volcanic soils, diverse rainfall patterns and a favorable climate. These factors support a wide range of agricultural and other land uses.
O`ahu RC&D works with numerous partners to protect our natural resources.
Supporting Rural Communities
Rural Communities on the Island of O'ahu play a vital role in our economic and social well-being. Oahu RC&D and its partners are strengthening businesses and building capacity in rural communities.
Working with Partners
We appreciate the support of our partners. O'ahu RC&D partners with community organizations, government agencies, private corporations and individuals to accomplish projects that benefit the people of O'ahu.
Together we can achieve even more!