Soil Symposium II
Saturday, November 7 • Starseed Ranch • North Kohala
Join HIP Agriculture for our second annual Soil Symposium, a free community gathering featuring hands-on workshops and opportunities to learn about soil health and ecological land stewardship.
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What to Expect
Korean Natural Farming
Get hands-on with FPJ and IMO workshops led by KNF practitioner Drake Weinert.
Native Pollinator Plant Propagation
Learn how to propagate native plants that support pollinators with Jill Wagner, founder of Future Forests Nursery and director of the Hawaiʻi Island Seed Bank.
Mushroom Cultivation
Join Zach Mermel of Ola Design Group for a hands-on mushroom cultivation workshop and create take-home kits featuring king stropharia or oyster mushrooms.
Kapa & Kuʻi Kalo
Roen Hufford's kapa hui will share a kapa making demonstration, and students from Naʻau ʻŌiwi, the Alternative Learning Program at Kohala High School, will lead a kuʻi kalo demonstration.
Farm Fresh Food
Enjoy a farm-fresh lunch prepared by Chef Erika Kuhr, with dinner from Street Peek Thai later in the day. Food will be available for purchase.
Live Music
Enjoy live music from Kalei and Ydine as we gather, learn, eat, and celebrate together.
Farm Tours & Farmer Resources
Explore HIP Agriculture and connect with local organizations offering resources and support for Hawaiʻi Island farmers and growers.
Free Community Event
Come for a workshop or spend the whole day with us. Soil Symposium II is free and open to the community, with advance registration required. Keiki are welcome with adult supervision.
Get hands-on with FPJ and IMO workshops led by KNF practitioner Drake Weinert.
Native Pollinator Plant Propagation
Learn how to propagate native plants that support pollinators with Jill Wagner, founder of Future Forests Nursery and director of the Hawaiʻi Island Seed Bank.
Mushroom Cultivation
Join Zach Mermel of Ola Design Group for a hands-on mushroom cultivation workshop and create take-home kits featuring king stropharia or oyster mushrooms.
Kapa & Kuʻi Kalo
Roen Hufford's kapa hui will share a kapa making demonstration, and students from Naʻau ʻŌiwi, the Alternative Learning Program at Kohala High School, will lead a kuʻi kalo demonstration.
Farm Fresh Food
Enjoy a farm-fresh lunch prepared by Chef Erika Kuhr, with dinner from Street Peek Thai later in the day. Food will be available for purchase.
Live Music
Enjoy live music from Kalei and Ydine as we gather, learn, eat, and celebrate together.
Farm Tours & Farmer Resources
Explore HIP Agriculture and connect with local organizations offering resources and support for Hawaiʻi Island farmers and growers.
Free Community Event
Come for a workshop or spend the whole day with us. Soil Symposium II is free and open to the community, with advance registration required. Keiki are welcome with adult supervision.
