Ige Intends To Veto Healthy Soils Program. Advocates Say That’s Misguided
Gov. David Ige wants to nix the program because there is a soil survey in the works. But supporters say it’s like comparing apples and oranges.
Farmers Want Action From Hawaii Governor Candidates, Not Lip Service
Farmers and ranchers feel investing in agriculture has become more of a buzzword than an actual concern for the executive branch.
Molokai Homesteader Will Lead Maui’s New Agriculture Department
Maui’s DOA director designee Rogerene “Kali” Arce brings more than 30 years of experience to the role.
Long-Awaited Maui Ag Department Set To Be Finally Up And Running This Week
Early ideas of extra regulation caused consternation among farmers and ranchers on Maui.
Grants Available To Help Maui Farmers And Ranchers Fence Out Deer
Anyone interested in the grants has until Aug. 15 to apply for up to $30,000 in assistance.
‘It’s All Connected’: Hawaii’s First Large-Scale Food Waste Composter Touts A Host Of Benefits
Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii and partners launched a composting operation in Waimanalo that they hope will revolutionize the way Oahu disposes of food waste.
Involving Farmers Is The Key To Innovation And Better Ag
Agricultural technologists descended upon Hilo to discuss innovation, as well as the many hurdles Hawaii faces as it tries to increase food production.
Hawaii’s Crumbling Water Systems May Finally Be Getting Some Badly Needed Repair Money
But the Legislature has once again only approved a fraction of what the Department of Agriculture requested.
UH Dean of Agriculture And Human Resources Retires
Dean Nicholas Comerford鈥檚 career in agriculture has spanned more than 40 years, with almost five at University of Hawaii Manoa.
Hawaii’s Extreme Drought Is Forcing Ranchers And Farmers To Get Creative
Planting crops that adapt, cutting back on workers, even harvesting fog are ideas being put into action on Maui and Molokai.