http://hdl.handle.net/10125/1877 Search the Channel search http://scholarspace.manoa.hawaii.edu/simple-search http://hdl.handle.net/10125/13452 Title: National Parks in Hawaii<br/><br/>Author(s): McCall, Wade W<br/><br/>Abstract: This guide to Hawaii's national parks covers Hawaii Volcanoes N.P., Haleakala N.P., City of Refuge National Historical Park, and the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Maps and descriptions of the parks' features, animals, birds, and plants are included, along with many photographs. http://hdl.handle.net/10125/13451 Title: Small-scale Pastured Poultry Grazing System for Egg Production<br/><br/>Author(s): Fukumoto, Glen K<br/><br/>Abstract: The publication reports a case study in using a movable cage to provide forage as a component of the feed ration for laying hens. A materials list and details on the cage construction are included. A cost analysis over a 3-year period is given. http://hdl.handle.net/10125/13450 Title: On-farm Food Safety: Aquaponics<br/><br/>Author(s): Hollyer, Jim; Tamaru, Clyde; Riggs, Allen; Klinger-Bowen, RuthEllen; Howerton, Robert; Okimoto, Darren; Castro, Luisa; Ron, Tetsuzan 'Benny'; Fox, BK 'Kai'; Troegner, Vanessa; Martinez, Glenn<br/><br/>Abstract: Aquaponics provides food-safety challenges because it combines use of fish waste water with prouction of edible vegetables. The publication gives guidelines for safe produce harvesting, safe fish handling, zoonoses prevention, human sanitation, and proper disposal of system waste water. http://hdl.handle.net/10125/13449 Title: On-farm Food Safety: Questions Growers Frequently Ask<br/><br/>Author(s): Nakamura-Tengan, Lynn; Hollyer, Jim; Castro, Luisa; Troegner, Vanessa<br/><br/>Abstract: Food-safety considerations for growers producing salable produce are outlined, and information about a program to assist growers to adopt good agricultural practices in preparation for third-party audit and certification is given. http://hdl.handle.net/10125/13448 Title: Overview of Organic Food Crop Systems in Hawaii<br/><br/>Author(s): Radovich, Theodore J; Cox, Linda J; Hollyer, James R<br/><br/>Abstract: This publication presents results of a needs assessment (also called an industry analysis) conducted in mid-2007 for the organic food crop producers in Hawaii. Seventy-six people participated, completing a survey (instrument included in the document) and providing comments during assessment meetings. Bottlenecks (constraints) were identified and prioritized by the participants, and actions to alleviate them were proposed. http://hdl.handle.net/10125/13447 Title: Small-scale Lettuce Production with Hydroponics or Aquaponics<br/><br/>Author(s): Ako, Harry; Baker, Adam<br/><br/>Abstract: Construction and operation of an experimental set-up for cultivating lettuce is described. A list of supplies is provided. The aquaponics version used recirculated water from tilapia tanks to provide nitrate to the lettuce crop. http://hdl.handle.net/10125/13446 Title: Maximizing Yields of Corn for Silage and Bioethanol in Hawaii by Increasing Planting Density<br/><br/>Author(s): Brewbaker, James L<br/><br/>Abstract: This publication reviews research at the University of Hawaii’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to evaluate corn hybrids for the silage and bioethanol industries in Hawaii. Maximizing yields is shown to depend on careful choice of tropically adapted hybrids and planting at suitably high plant population densities. http://hdl.handle.net/10125/13445 Title: Benefits and Costs of Using Perennial Peanut as Living Mulch for Fruit Trees in Hawaii<br/><br/>Author(s): Radovich, Ted; Cox, Linda J; Sugano, Jari; Idol, Travis<br/><br/>Abstract: To help Hawaii growers make management decisions about the use of a living mulch, this publication describes experiments conducted to study the effects of perennial peanut planting method and density on (1) groundcover canopy development, (2) selected indicators of soil quality, (3) fruit tree nutrient status, and (4) the cost of establishing the living mulch. http://hdl.handle.net/10125/13444 Title: Swine Health Management for Hawaii<br/><br/>Author(s): Zaleski, HM; Willer, RD; Terway, ES<br/><br/>Abstract: The publication recommends a basic herd health program for swine in Hawaii, including protocols for breeding herds, growing pigs, and nursing piglets, as well as dewormers, drugs for mange and lice, and disinfectant products. http://hdl.handle.net/10125/13443 Title: A Profile of Minority Business Owners<br/><br/>Author(s): Masuo, DM; Malroutu,YL<br/><br/>Abstract: This analysis of data from the U.S. mainland focusses on the characteristics of Korean-American and Mexican-American small business owners and their families. Its findings have relevance to similar owners of varying ethnicity in Hawaii.