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 News Release

For further information contact:

HOFA

(808) 969-7789

hofa@hawaiiorganic.org

The workshops on labeling products ‘organic’ are scheduled as follows:

Tuesday, November 29^th from 1:00-2:30pm at the Komohana Research and Extension Bldg

Thursday, December 1^st from 1:00-2:30pm at the Kainaliu Research and Extension Building

Please register  in advance. FREE and open to all retailers and farmers market vendors.

Hawaii Organic Farmers Association Announces Workshops on Labeling Products ‘Organic’

With growing concerns about health issues and wholesome organic foods, Hawaii is experiencing a large influx of imported and locally grown certified organic products in the market place.  Since the enactment of the Federal Organic Rule, which has been fully implemented since October 2002, there have been many questions and concerns raised regarding the laws protecting the use of the term ‘organic’.  Some of the questions that have been directed to Hawaii Organic Farmers Association (HOFA) by producers, retailers, and wholesalers of natural food products are, ‘What has to be certified organic?’ ‘When is the Small Farm Exemption applicable?’, and ‘What are the different categories of organic labeling; 100% organic vs. “made with organic ingredients”?’

The regulations governing the term organic affect retailers, wholesalers, and farmers market vendors alike.  “People don’t know how to get accurate information on organic labeling to ensure that their business is in compliance.  Many producers and businesses are not aware that there is a $11,000 fine per violation if labeling is not in compliance with the federal law,” commented Kelly Abbott, Educational Program Director of HOFA.  The labeling requirements were established to protect the organic consumer and provide standards for processing and handling of certified organic products.  Previous to the Federal Organic Rule, there were such statements on organic foods as “processed in accordance with the 1990 California Organic Foods Act”.  Occasionally, but not always, the name of the third party responsible for conferring their certification could be found on the label.  Up until the enactment of the Federal Organic Rule, there were no uniform requirements for certified organic products and there was no way to enforce that products labeled as organic were actually produced in accordance with prescribed standards.

 With partial funding from the Hawaii Department of Agriculture, HOFA has designed a workshop to educate retailers, wholesalers, and farmers market vendors of natural/organic food products on compliance with labeling standards developed by the USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP).  Two workshops, one in Hilo and one in Kona, will cover how to get certified organic, who is exempt from certification and how to properly label and display organic products.  Anyone who sells or distributes products with ‘organic’ on the label such as organic produce, bulk goods, meat, prepared foods, and prepackaged groceries,  may have questions about the Federal Organic Rule.  This workshop will answer questions about organic labeling and help ensure that your business is in compliance.  Each participant will receive a packet of valuable reference materials and worksheets for each topic covered in the workshop.

 For more information please contact:

Hawaii Organic Farmers Association

PO Box 6863

Hilo, HI  96720

Phone (808) 969-7789

hofa@hawaiiorganic.org

VOTE NOW FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL LOCAL HERO AWARDS

Deadline is Friday, December 16th, 2011

Join us in celebrating the Heroes of your local food communities!

Simply visit the link below to vote for your "BEST OF" in the following catagories.

Chef/Restaurant * Food/Retail Shop * Farm/Farmer * Food/Beverage Artisan * Non-Profit Organization

Vote online at: Click Here and nominate,

DON"T FORGET TO GET EVERYONE YOU KNOW TO VOTE FOR YOUR NOMINATIONS.

Be aware the system will not accept more then one vote from your computer, so encourage others to vote.

Aloha,

Gloria

Help us spread the NEWS, download Edible Hawaiian Islands App today.

We are bursting at the seams excited as we announce the launch of our iTunes app for iPhone and iPad.

As we continue to celebrate our 5th birthday, Edible Hawaiian Islands app will be complimentary for the duration of the summer birthday issue (ends Oct 31st 2011)

Now you can take us everywhere you go, and always have available our Dining Guide, Farmers Market Listing, links directly to our Advertisers, and of course our fine Stories and mouth watering Recipes.

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If you previously downloaded our app during the testing period, simply delete the old one and re-download.

Aloha,

Gloria

Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have the highest rates of obesity and diabetes of any minority group in the country, elevating their risk of developeing cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes. The chefs will discuss “My AAPI Plate,” a cultural variation of the USDA’s My Plate visual reference for healthy meals.

DATE: Monday, August 29, 2011

TIME: 10 a.m. HT

PLACE: Ma’O Organic Farms, 86-210 Puhawai Road, Wai‘anae

PARTICIPANTS:

Kamuela Enos, member, President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and Ma’O Organic Farms director of community resource development

Christina Lagdameo, deputy director, White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

Candice Kumai, former contestant, Bravo’s “Top Chef” and contributor to the Cooking Channel and TLC

Mark Noguchi, proprietor, Heeia General Store and Deli

Lindsey Ozawa, proprietor of Melt food truck, V Lounge Pizza and Prima!