Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Most Hawaii Schools Have Gardens — But Few Kids Can Eat What They Grow
A state program that helped schools meet food safety standards ended during the pandemic and it can be daunting for campuses to tackle the requirements on their own.
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State: Drag-Racing Event On Farmland Violated License-Holder’s Agreement
The Agribusiness Development Corp. took issue with a well-attended event in which vehicles raced down a dirt track.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
As Rhinoceros Beetles Spread, State Board Bolsters Pest Control Powers
The rule changes are intended to target the movement of pest-infested commodities in Hawaii.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
State Thinks Its Multimillion-Dollar Food Hub Is Finally Happening
The Whitmore Village facility will include specialized ag equipment and DOE’s centralized kitchen.
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Is Drag Racing A Good Way To Till Soil? This State Farmland Tenant Says So
After failing to stop a daylong “Mud Drag” event that attracted about 1,000 people last weekend, a state agency ponders its next move.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Honolulu’s Dying Palms To Be Replaced With This New Tree — For Now
The city begins felling the first of 80 trees marked for removal on the North Shore.
Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2024
Hawaii Farmers Unite For More Ag Agency Funding
The Hawaii Farmers Union outlined its priorities for next year during its annual convention.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles Deal Fatal Blow To Hawaii Palm Trees
Dozens of infested coconut trees have been marked for removal on Oahu’s North Shore. Will they be replaced?
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
UH Starts Raising Marine Animals In Manoa To Grow Hawaii’s Aquaculture Industry
A new facility researches how to make sea creatures more resilient in Native Hawaiian fishponds.
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Hawaii Has Gone Down Under For Invasive Species Advice – Again
Lawmakers and state workers returned from a five-day tour of New Zealand’s biosecurity facilities armed with lessons on strengthening Hawaii’s defense against beetles and ants.