Hawaii Farmers Face Risk of Crime Daily. Is A Killing Enough To Spur Reform?
Lawmakers are considering creating an agricultural crime commission and other measures to bolster laws that apply to agricultural theft, vandalism and trespass.
Data Dive: Hawaii Has The Oldest Farmers In The U.S.
There are twice as many farmers over 75 as there are farmers under 35.
Kirstin Downey: Hawaii’s Last Sugar Lobbyist
Jack Roney represented Hawaii’s sugar growers in Washington, D.C., for nearly a decade — the last chapter of an already declining way of life.
You Thought $9 For A Dozen Eggs Was Bad? Bird Flu Might Make It Even Worse
Local chickens are in good health — but they face a potential threat.
Dole’s Wahiawa Dam Is A Hazard. Now The State Is A Step Closer To Buying It
Upgrading aging infrastructure is key to agriculture’s future in Hawaii, but there are also safety concerns.
17,000 Axis Deer Were Killed On Maui This Year, But They Just Keep Coming
A herd recently threatened the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens. Hawaii is upping its effort to control the population.
Trace Of Bird Flu Detected In Oahu Wastewater
The state Department of Agriculture is encouraging poultry and egg farmers to be vigilant for signs of avian influenza.
Glut? Shortage? Hawaii Farmers Navigate A Tricky Taro Market
Even as part of the islands’ crop goes unharvested, some buyers turn to imports.
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We sat down with two experts to talk about the future of agriculture in ±á²¹·É²¹¾±Ê»¾± in the era of climate change.
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.