Hawai'i Seed
Hawai`i SEED is a statewide non-profit coalition of grassroots groups composed of farmers, doctors, scientists, lawyers, activists, and Native Hawaiians. We are working on 5 islands to educate the public about the risks posed by genetically engineered organisms. We are dedicated to promoting diverse, local, healthy and ecological food and farming that supports real food security for the Hawaiian Islands. More About Us
6th Annual Hawai'i Island Seed Exchange
Saturday June 21, 2008 - 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, Captain Cook
Opening Ceremonies with Na Wai Iwi Ola Halau will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. This year our Opening Ceremony will honor the element of "Fire." Everyone who comes is asked to bring fruit from their farms or gardens as an "offering" that can be eaten later as a gift to the community.
Participants are invited to bring seeds, cuttings, roots, and keikis of food crops that grow well on your farms and in your gardens. Bring a mat or something to display your "seed" on. There will be tables available for those who come early. Everyone should bring seed envelopes or small ziplock bags and a pen for your seeds.
NOTE: This year, due to the Little Fire Ant infestation on the East side, no potted plants with soil will be exchanged - please DO NOT bring any!
Also, please make sure any cuttings, roots and keikis are free of coqui frogs and eggs!
This year, there will be camping on Friday evening, June 20, for anyone bringing seed, cuttings, or roots to share the next day. There will be a potluck/luau for dinner Friday evening, with a bonfire and storytelling, and breakfast the following morning. All those wishing to camp must RSVP with Nancy Redfeather at nancyredfeather@hawaii.rr.com
Everyone camping must have a reservation and check in upon arrival (check in after 3 pm on Friday June 20). When you reserve a space, I will send you all the details.
A great many agricultural organizations will be present, as well as interesting educational workshops, book sales and signings, and a special School Garden Tent. All these activities will be available throughout the day on Saturday. We're looking forward to meeting you all!
For further information or questions e-mail Nancy Redfeather at nancyredfeather@hawaii.rr.com or call the Amy Greenwell Garden at 323-3318.
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In February 2007, Senate Bill 958, placing a moratorium on GE taro research and cultivation, passed the Hawaii State Senate. Farmers and Native Hawaiians flew in from all islands offering hours of collective testimony in support of this bill. Native Hawaiians and Taro Farmers recently gathered at the legislature to demand that House Ag. Committee Chair Clift Tsuji hear the bill this year.
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