Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2022
Farmers And Ranchers Buoyed By New Contingent Of Food-Focused Politicians
A cohort of farming legislators looks to bolster Hawaii’s food systems and build on momentum from 2022.
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022
Maui Trout Farmer Is Closing Up Shop After A Rough Year
Kulahaven Farms is now running into one of the most common obstacles for Hawaii’s food producers — land. But the owner hopes to find new land to make a fresh start.
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022
Common Ground Collective Wins $440K Grant To Boost Maui’s Food Security
The nonprofit is working to create a backyard-to-market supply chain.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
USDA Improves Insurance Programs For Farmers, Ranchers
Virtual workshops are being held for stakeholders to learn more about the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm options.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022
A Local Nursery Wants To Make A Native Tree Hawaii’s Choice For Christmas
Hawaii imports an average of 250,000 Christmas trees from the mainland. Many say that’s a waste.
Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat/2022
This Local Cocktail Aims To Boost Hawaii Agriculture
Ko Hana Hawaiian Agricole Rum is trying to break into the booming ready-to-drink cocktail market, but still needs to make it onto store shelves.
How The Candidates For Maui Mayor Would Shape Food Security And Agriculture
Boosting availability of affordable local food and combating invasive species are top issues for Michael Victorino and Richard Bissen.
Alicia Lou/Civil Beat/2022
‘It’s Not Just About The Plants’: A Hawaii Educator Unearths Life Lessons In A High School Garden
A Kaiser High School teacher is educating students through his community garden and an extracurricular environmental club he helped build from the ground up.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
Innovations In Ancient Aquaculture Could Bring Striped Mullet Back To The Dinner Table
Recent developments in growing striped mullet could help conserve Hawaii’s oceans, establish food security and perpetuate Hawaiian culture — but can they overcome new challenges?
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022
A ‘School Within A School’ Is Building Community And Food Security In Hana
A local nonprofit is helping train the next generation of agricultural leaders.