Rural development course

Business of Farming Classes Offered
Big Island Now
Call the Office of Continuing Education and Training at Hawaii Community College, 808-934-2700, for more information, or email James Rushing, jrushing@hawaii.edu. The classes are funded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Rural Development Project.

Tough season pays off for beekeepers
ABC Online
A report by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation from last year estimated the value of pollination services from honey bees at $1.7 billion. And the expansion of the almond industry is recognised as a key opportunity for beekeepers.