Category Archives: Kaua‘i News
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Kauai – Newsletter Labeling Bill, GM Corn vs nonGM Corn, Vandana on PBS, GMO a Go Go
Posted on April 26, 2013 by Astrid in Action Alert!, Education, GMO Free Kaua'i, Hawaii Island News, Kaua‘i News, News, VideosAloha GMO-Free Kaua’i Supporters, There will be a fun CD release and benefit show this Saturday by Preeta at KCC. This is a show that will help GMO Free Kauai , we will be there and hope to see you there. Here’s the complete Info: Preeta’s new CD, ‘WE ARE CHANGED’ Release and Benefit Show [...]
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BREAKING NEWS from Walter Ritte~ HAWAII!
Posted on March 19, 2013 by Astrid in Action Alert!, Hawaii Island News, Kaua‘i News, Legislation, Maui News, Moloka‘i News, News, O‘ahu NewsALL of our efforts our WORKING! GET YOUR TESTIMONY READY! “GOOD BIG NEWS TODAY…THERE WILL BE A SENATE HEARING ON HB 174 THIS THURS MORN. 3/21/13 !!! NOT MUCH TIME TO SPREAD THE NEWS TO GET THE TROOPS OUT. THIS IS A HUGE OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR VOICES TO BE HEARD, WE NEED A LOUD CLEAR [...]
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Kaua’i – Community Seed Exchange is coming up!
Posted on February 28, 2013 by Astrid in Events, GMO Free Kaua'i, Kaua‘i News, NewsDiversity Held by Many Hands Kaua`i gardeners may feel a little more lucky–and a lot more diversified–if they choose to venture out for the 11th Biannual Seed and Plant Exchange on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday March 17th, 2013. Regenerations Botanical Garden and its partners will host this popular event from noon until 5pm at the [...]
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Gary Hooser: It’s Not About Eating The Corn
Posted on February 21, 2013 by Astrid in GMO Free Kaua'i, Kaua‘i News, NewsPosted February 21, 2013 on GaryHooser’s Blog -Thoughts, Analysis and Ramblings by Gary Hooser It’s not about eating the corn Not for me anyway. The decision to eat or not eat the corn is only a small reason I support the labeling of genetically modified foods and hold deep reservations about the industry as a whole. People on my island [...]
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HB174 A Bill for Labeling GMOs
Posted on February 17, 2013 by Hawaii SEED in Hawaii Island News, Kaua‘i News, Legislation, Maui News, Moloka‘i News, News, O‘ahu NewsThis bill imposes labeling requirements and import restrictions on imported genetically engineered produce. Authorizes labeling of non-genetically engineered food and creates a private right of action to enjoin violations. (HB174 HD2) It is currently the bill that most GMO labeling advocates are supporting and hoping to get passed in the 2013 Legislative Session. Please call [...]
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Al Jazeera story on GMOs in Hawaii
Posted on February 17, 2013 by Hawaii SEED in Kaua‘i News, Maui News, National News, News, O‘ahu NewsOpposition crops up to GMO foods in Hawaii Jon Letman for Al Jazeera: 16 Feb 2013 08:46 Dr Vandana Shiva travelled from India to the US state of Hawaii to speak about GMO crops [Kai Markell/Al Jazeera] Lihue, Hawaii - Famous the world over as a tropical vacation spot, the Hawaiian Islands are less well-known as ground zero [...]
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Vandana Shiva on GMOs in Hawai‘i
Posted on January 30, 2013 by Hawaii SEED in Hawaii Island News, International News, Kaua‘i News, Maui News, Moloka‘i News, National News, News, O‘ahu News, VideosView more videos from the Vandana Shiva “Raise Awareness, Inspire Change” tour on the Hawai‘i SEED YouTube Channel
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Vandana Shiva Visits Hawai‘i: January 2013
Posted on December 17, 2012 by Hawaii SEED in Events, Kaua‘i News, National News, News, O‘ahu NewsLocal food and sustainable agriculture enthusiasts are preparing for a highly anticipated visit from the internationally acclaimed activist and sustainable farming advocate Dr. Vandana Shiva. From January 15-17, Dr. Shiva will speak to legislators, students, Agricultural specialists and community members on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i about food justice and sustainable agriculture—issues that are gathering momentum as [...]
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Dirt! THE MOVIE on Kaua‘i
Posted on November 11, 2012 by Astrid in Events, GMO Free Kaua'i, Kaua‘i News, NewsFree screening of DIRT! The Movie at Na Keiki o Ka ‘Aina in Kapa‘a at 7pm on November 29th, 2012.
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Kaua‘i Community Seed and Plant Exchange
Posted on October 15, 2012 by Astrid in GMO Free Kaua'i, Kaua‘i News, NewsLIHU‘E — Local organic farmers enjoyed a day of fellowship, trade and presentations Sunday at the 10th Kaua‘i Community Seed and Plant Exchange. Paul Massey, Kaua‘i Community Seed Bank manager and event coordinator, said the event focuses on GMO education and the impact to growers and to everyone as consumers. A primary concern was for [...]
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