The Organic Agriculture and Research Initiative (OREI) grant opportunity is coming up, and a group of researchers at the University of Hawai'i are thinking of putting together a proposal to address pest issues in cucurbits (cucumbers, squashes, melons, and gourds).

In order to address the current needs of our stakeholders we would like to get your input by answering the following questions:

1. Which cucurbit crop do you think we should focus on? Why?
2. Which cucurbit pests are a challenge for you?
3. What organic options do you feel are lacking for dealing with these pests?
4. Do these pests impact your ability to retain your “organic” status?

** Important: Send the survey responses to Dr. Leyla Kaufman: leyla@hawaii.edu

Thanks,

Leyla V. Kaufman, PhD.
Junior Researcher/ Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences University of Hawaii at Manoa 3050 Maile Way Room 310 Honolulu Hawaii 96822

Email: leyla@hawaii.edu
Phone: 808-956-2450