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.
Common Ground Collective Wins $440K Grant To Boost Maui’s Food Security
The nonprofit is working to create a backyard-to-market supply chain.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
Maui Council Confirms County’s First Agriculture Department Director
The department is charged with supporting local farmers and ranchers while boosting food security.
This New Dairy Owner Says Local Cows Can Bring Down Hawaii’s Milk Prices
Under new ownership, Meadow Gold Dairies is trying to revive Hawaii’s dying dairy industry.
Widespread Power Outage Left Thousands Of Trout Dead At This Maui Farm
For some residents, last week’s still unexplained power outage was an inconvenience. For one farmer, it was devastating.
How Much Should Hawaii Discount Electric Rates For High-Tech Farmers?
A 2019 law aspired to help farmers grow large amounts of food indoors or in greenhouses by providing savings on electricity. But critics say the current proposal falls short.