Sustainable Initiatives by Andrea Dean » kohala center http://www.andreadean.com/blog Initiatives that enhance island economy, environment and community. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:12:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 There’s no business like green business! Green business coach and consultant Andrea Dean interviews green business people who are successfully living and working in alignment with their eco values- integrating environmental and social principles into business. Dynamic interviews about green business from Hawaii and beyond- join the conversation at andreadean.com/blog. Andrea Dean, MBA, is coach and consultant. Andrea provides individual life and business coaching on a wide range of issues; group and green team coaching for individuals and teams who want to achieve rapid results; conducts workshops using The Natural Step framework for companies who want to incorporate sustainability into their strategic planning; and conducts research and management for business projects with a green focus. More at andreadean.com. Andrea Dean no Andrea Dean andrea@andreadean.com andrea@andreadean.com (Andrea Dean) 2009 Andrea Dean LLC Stories from the cutting edge of Green Business andrea dean, green business hawaii, green business, environment, coaching, hawaii, going green, life coach, business coach, going green hawaii, environment hawaii, business consultant Sustainable Initiatives by Andrea Dean » kohala center http://www.andreadean.com/images/goinggreenpodcast.PNG http://www.andreadean.com/blog Hua Ka Hua- Restore Our Seed Symposium- Early Registration until March 15th http://www.andreadean.com/blog/2010/03/09/hua_kahua/ http://www.andreadean.com/blog/2010/03/09/hua_kahua/#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:53:23 +0000 admin http://www.andreadean.com/blog/?p=641 HuaKaHua

From Nancy Redfeather:
I hope you’ve all had a chance to visit The Kohala Center’s Web site for the “Hua Ka Hua – Restore Our Seed” Symposium in Kona on April 16-18, 2010, at www.kohalacenter.org/seedsymposium/about.html.

The deadline to take advantage of the early registration discounted price is March 15. Before March 15, the registration fee is $100 for both days. After March 15, the cost goes up to $150. Spaces are limited, so register early to secure your spot at the Symposium. The Keauhou Beach Resort is offering a special rate for conference accommodations of $122.53 per night (including tax) for a single/double room with a partial ocean view and a daily buffet breakfast.

The Symposium will also feature a Seed Swap hosted by Regeneration Botanicals on Saturday, April 17, following the last session of the day. Information tables will be available in the foyer for a nominal fee, for conference participants who wish to share programs and information with the public.

This Symposium is an excellent opportunity to come together, expand our basic knowledge, connect with experts and resources, create island-wide working groups, and get our farmers and gardeners growing, selecting, processing, using, trading, and selling high quality seed. Seed is the foundation of a thriving local agricultural economy and food abundance. Please join us for this landmark event and let’s take charge of our agricultural future.

If you have any questions please call Nancy Redfeather at 808-322-2801 or e-mail nredfeather at kohalacenter.org. If you have already registered and are interested in an information table, please let me know. Mahalo! Please forward to all Farmers and Gardeners you know who are ready to take this step!

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This is your chance to learn about and comment on the draft County Ag Plan.

From the Kohala Center:

The 2009 Hawai‘i County Agriculture Development Plan is intended to guide the revitalization of agriculture as a basis for Hawai‘i Island’s economic development, and is focused on measures intended to increase the production of export products as well as food for local consumption.


UPCOMING PUBLIC LISTENING SESSIONS

All sessions will be held from 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 20: Kohala High School Cafeteria
Wednesday, Oct. 21: Kona Outdoor Circle
Thursday, Oct. 22: Waimea Community Center
Tuesday, Oct. 27: Pahala Community Center
Wednesday, Oct. 28: Aupuni Conference Room,
County of Hawai‘i Building in Hilo
Thursday, Oct. 29: Pa‘auilo School Cafeteria
Wednesday, Nov. 4: Pahoa Community Center

Learn more: http://www.kohalacenter.org/agplan.html

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On Friday, Oct. 16th, the Kohala Center held a fundraiser for the Hawaii Island School Garden Network on board the Golden Princess, a luxury cruise ship docked in Hilo Harbor. I have never been on a cruise ship and it was definitely an experience. I think it is safe to say that it was a bit of a paradoxical experience for many of the down to earth folks present- the size and opulence of the ship was certainly a long way from the simplicity of the garden. But it was a glimpse into another world and the cause was good, the company excellent, and the food and service over the top. We were served tropical virgin drinks in a theater with fake constellations blinking overhead. We sipped our drinks and nibbled maraschino cherries while Mayor Billy Kenoi, Senator Russell Kokubun and Senator Dwight Takamine stressed the importance of the school garden program and sustainability in general. Nancy Redfeather, Program Director of the Hawaii Island School Garden Network was a passionate and informative speaker, as always. We also saw a trailer for the new film Na Kupu Mana’olana: Seeds of Hope about the future of Hawaii agriculture and our food self-sufficiency movement (see below). Then we were treated to a four course lunch (I am not sure if you are supposed to include dessert when counting courses, but I just did!) Shrimp cocktail to start, followed by a pasta in cream sauce, then the main course- salmon or beef, and then a hot chocolate souffle with some delicious, sweet sauce. Roll me off the ship, please!















]]> http://www.andreadean.com/blog/2009/10/17/all-aboard-for-school-gardens-oppulent-lunch-aboard-the-golden-princess/feed/ 1 Who Buys & Eats Locally Grown Food? Who Trades Food? North Kohala Survey Will Find Out! http://www.andreadean.com/blog/2009/10/08/who-buys-eats-locally-grown-food-who-trades-food-north-kohala-survey-will-find-out/ http://www.andreadean.com/blog/2009/10/08/who-buys-eats-locally-grown-food-who-trades-food-north-kohala-survey-will-find-out/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:42:20 +0000 admin http://www.andreadean.com/blog/?p=379


On August 22, 2009, the North Kohala community convened the North Kohala Food Forum. The Food Forum focused on the commercial production, distribution and sale of food in the community. The Food Forum looked at consumption from the viewpoint of the local retailers, restaurants, & caterers.


The North Kohala Food Forum recognized that home food production, hunting, fishing and gathering are critical to overall food self-sufficiency in the community. In addition, the Forum recognized that there is a long-standing tradition of the informal sharing of food with one another. However, the measurement and discussion about how this informal economy contributes towards our community goal was beyond the scope of the North Kohala Food Forum. Gathering information on home food production and sharing was just too big a fish to fry.


Now, under the guidance of Guy Kaulukukui, Director of the Kohala Center’s Food Self-Reliance Project, student volunteers from the University of Hawaii-Hilo are conducting a pilot study in North Kohala surveying consumer behavior and preferences with regards to local food.


From the Kohala Center’s Guy Kaulukukui, Director of Food Self-Reliance Project:


North Kohala Consumer Food Survey


What:
Community canvassing to conduct a consumer survey looking at issues related to household consumption and production of food in North Kohala.


When:
On Saturday, October 17, 2009 between the hours of 10:30am and 3:30pm, volunteers will be going door-to-door in North Kohala to conduct the consumer survey.


Where:
North Kohala, focusing on residential areas between Kokoiki and Keokea.


Why:
The survey aims at gaining a better understanding of the North Kohala community’s consumer preferences as it relates to home production and consumption of FOOD. Results of this survey will help guide the North Kohala community in reaching it’s goal of producing 50 percent of the food that it consumes.


How:
Under the guidance of The Kohala Center, student volunteers from the University of Hawaii-Hilo will be distributing surveys to households in North Kohala. Surveys are in print form consisting of approximately 30 questions and should take approximately 10-15 minutes to fill out.


Mahalo in advance for allowing us in your community and for participating in the consumer survey.

]]> http://www.andreadean.com/blog/2009/10/08/who-buys-eats-locally-grown-food-who-trades-food-north-kohala-survey-will-find-out/feed/ 1 Ever Wanted to See the Inside of a Luxury Cruise Ship? http://www.andreadean.com/blog/2009/09/23/ever-wanted-to-see-the-inside-of-a-luxury-cruise-ship/ http://www.andreadean.com/blog/2009/09/23/ever-wanted-to-see-the-inside-of-a-luxury-cruise-ship/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:18:17 +0000 admin http://www.andreadean.com/blog/?p=351 Well, here is your golden opportunity to come aboard the Golden Princess while it is docked in Hilo Harbor. And the best thing about it is you can support the Hawaii Island School Garden Network.

If you don’t know- Nancy Redfeather has been hard at work and has helped network together and launch about 50 school garden programs here on the Big Island. This is crucial work for educating our youth about healthy food and for growing future farmers- a critical piece in our local food self-reliance pie.

From Nancy: On Friday October 16, the Hawai’i Island School Garden Network will host a gala luncheon aboard the Golden Princess when she is docked in Hilo. The purpose of this luncheon is to share the successes and the challenges of building this new curriculum for all the schools on Hawai’i Island. At least 20 of our School Garden Teachers will be in attendance, along with Mayor Kenoi, Senators Kokubun and Takemine, and many other supporters. We cordially invite each of you to join us and support the future for our keiki and communities.

All tickets for this wonderful event must be purchased by September 30. Please contact Molly Hui at The Kohala Center for easy ticket purchase. mhui@kohalacenter.org

Please forward this email to anyone who supports building this living laboratory for our keiki and youth. The School Gardens and Agriculture Programs at our High Schools provide nutritional education, physical exercise, connect our youth with their food and cultural values, introduce them to concepts of a healthy ecosystem and stewardship, and help them to connect their classroom studies with “hands-on” work. Ma ka hana ka ike… By doing the work we will learn. These ideas when practiced will help us build a sustainable island community.

]]> http://www.andreadean.com/blog/2009/09/23/ever-wanted-to-see-the-inside-of-a-luxury-cruise-ship/feed/ 1 09-07-09: Guy Kaulukukui on Food Self-Reliance http://www.andreadean.com/blog/2009/09/08/09-07-09-guy-kaulukukui-on-food-self-reliance/ http://www.andreadean.com/blog/2009/09/08/09-07-09-guy-kaulukukui-on-food-self-reliance/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:32:47 +0000 admin http://www.andreadean.com/blog/?p=336

In this podcast I interview Guy Kaulukukui, Director of the Kohala Center’s Food Self-Reliance Program.


Guy Kaulukukui speaking at the North Kohala Food Forum


Guy has been tasked with developing a “critical path” to food self-reliance for Hawaii Island- mapping a strategy for how the island will decrease food imports and the increase consumption of local food. Guy Kaulukukui, who has a Ph.D. in economics education is uniquely suited to this complex task of how to transition from a import economy to a locally-based economy. Guy feels that it is important to increase the demand side of the food equation by reinforcing the message of eating locally produced food as well as working on increasing efficiency on farms to decrease the costs of local produce to the public.


If you are an itunes user, you can subscribe to my podcast through itunes and receive automatic weekly updates. Or you can listen below:

]]> http://www.andreadean.com/blog/2009/09/08/09-07-09-guy-kaulukukui-on-food-self-reliance/feed/ 3 andrea dean,Big Island,business coach hawaii,eat local hawaii island,environmental consultants hawaii,food self reliance,going green andrea dean,green business hawaii,Guy Kaulukukui,kohala center,life coach hawaii,local food In this podcast I interview Guy Kaulukukui, Director of the Kohala Center’s Food Self-Reliance Program. - Guy has been tasked with developing a "critical path" to food self-reliance for Hawaii Island- mapping a strategy for how the island will decrea... In this podcast I interview Guy Kaulukukui, Director of the Kohala Center’s Food Self-Reliance Program. Guy has been tasked with developing a "critical path" to food self-reliance for Hawaii Island- mapping a strategy for how the island will decrease food imports and the increase consumption of local food. Guy Kaulukukui, who has a Ph.D. in economics education is uniquely suited to this complex task of how to transition from a import economy to a locally-based economy. Guy feels that it is important to increase the demand side of the food equation by reinforcing the message of eating locally produced food as well as working on increasing efficiency on farms to decrease the costs of local produce to the public. If you are an itunes user, you can subscribe to my podcast through itunes and receive automatic weekly updates. Or you can listen below: Andrea Dean no 20:47 06-29-09: Sarah Brooks, The Natural Step http://www.andreadean.com/blog/2009/06/29/06-29-09-sarah-brooks-the-natural-step/ http://www.andreadean.com/blog/2009/06/29/06-29-09-sarah-brooks-the-natural-step/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:25:41 +0000 admin http://www.andreadean.com/blog/?p=269

In this podcast I interview Sarah Brooks, Senior Sustainability Advisor from The Natural Step organization, which is based in Ontario, Canada. The Natural Step framework is being used all over the world by large and small companies and communities to plan for sustainability.


Sarah Brooks and her colleague Mike Purcell were brought to the Big Island by The Hawaii County Resource Center and The Kohala Center to train about 30 Hawaii Island residents in how to apply the Natural Step framework in sustainability planning in their companies, organizations, and communities.


If you are interested in learning more about how The Natural Step can enhance your business, community and the environment- please register for my free webinar. I am also happy to come talk story with you at your place of business.


If you are an itunes user, you can subscribe to my podcast through itunes and receive automatic weekly updates. Or you can listen below:

]]> http://www.andreadean.com/blog/2009/06/29/06-29-09-sarah-brooks-the-natural-step/feed/ 0 andrea dean,going green andrea dean,green business hawaii,hawaii county resource center,kohala center,mike purcell,sarah brooks,the natural step In this podcast I interview Sarah Brooks, Senior Sustainability Advisor from The Natural Step organization, which is based in Ontario, Canada. The Natural Step framework is being used all over the world by large and small companies and communities to ... In this podcast I interview Sarah Brooks, Senior Sustainability Advisor from The Natural Step organization, which is based in Ontario, Canada. The Natural Step framework is being used all over the world by large and small companies and communities to plan for sustainability. Sarah Brooks and her colleague Mike Purcell were brought to the Big Island by The Hawaii County Resource Center and The Kohala Center to train about 30 Hawaii Island residents in how to apply the Natural Step framework in sustainability planning in their companies, organizations, and communities. If you are interested in learning more about how The Natural Step can enhance your business, community and the environment- please register for my free webinar. I am also happy to come talk story with you at your place of business. If you are an itunes user, you can subscribe to my podcast through itunes and receive automatic weekly updates. Or you can listen below: Andrea Dean no 20:34