Mina met Kinsey at a Mainland conference five years ago and has been trying to bring him to Hawaii ever since. The University of Hawaii Cooperative Extension Service provides consulting services to local farmers, but their recommendations can disagree with the advice of Mainland analysts. Mina said UH consultants would attend the conference. He said one goal of the conference is to make meaningful and practical information available to farmers, who often hear conflicting theories on the science that can help them. Growers of fruits, vegetables and flowers, anyone who raises grazing livestock, and even home gardeners all could benefit from the conference, he said.
Nonorganic farmers are welcome.
The third day of the conference will feature discussion on the connection between soil, food and human health. For information, call 242-7870.