We are saddened to report the death of former Ka Le Hano Heritage award winner and legendary rancher Herbert “Monty” Montague Richards, Jr., at 88 from complications from a stroke. Monty was known for his love of the land, generosity to his community, and many innovations in ranching.

Want to make starting school easier for a first-year student? Consider becoming part of the Hānai Host Mentor program at UH. This is a pilot program of host families who are willing to “hānai” one or more incoming students and serve as a point of contact and informal support network for them.

Candidates for junior/assistant Extension agent for Floriculture and Nursery Industries on the Big Island will be giving their interview presentations starting next week: Robert Cating will present on Tuesday, June 12, Russell Galanti on Monday, June 18, and Emma Neigel on Monday, June 25.

Students who enjoy NPR’s Science Friday and want to see a CTAHR professor in action may want to check out an evening event hosted by Ira Flato, host of Science Friday, at the Hawaii Theatre on July 6 at 7:30 p.m., featuring interviews with Melissa Price (NREM) and other UH professors.

The Taste of the Hawaiian Range is returning to its agricultural roots and taking on a more family-friendly focus this year. It will consist of a free day-long ag festival, including farm tours and fun and educational activities for keiki, followed by a cooking demo and the much-anticipated evening food-tasting gala.