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Lawmaker Calls For Investigations Of State Ag Park Program Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat/2022

Lawmaker Calls For Investigations Of State Ag Park Program

Rep. John Mizuno says the experience of a farm couple raises questions about whether the Department of Agriculture is adequately managing parks meant for small producers.

Food Safety Audits Could Hamper Hawaii’s Efforts Toward More Food Production Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2021

Food Safety Audits Could Hamper Hawaii’s Efforts Toward More Food Production

As the pandemic eases, the Food and Drug Administration is resuming its audits of farms nationwide. Hawaii is unprepared, experts say.

‘Our Fish Are Dying’: This Hawaii Couple’s Experience With State Ag Land Management Has Been Terrible Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat/2022

‘Our Fish Are Dying’: This Hawaii Couple’s Experience With State Ag Land Management Has Been Terrible

Simeon and Katherine Rojas have sued the state and an agriculture park manager for negligence, raising questions about Hawaii’s management of ag lands.

State Agencies Were Tasked With Buying More Local Food. Can Hawaii Supply It? Courtesy: Lt. Governor's Office/2017

State Agencies Were Tasked With Buying More Local Food. Can Hawaii Supply It?

A new report shows seven of the 18 departments bought local produce last year, spending a combined $2.6 million.

From Fishermen To Rugby Players, Climate Change Has Become A Fact Of Life In Fiji Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2017

From Fishermen To Rugby Players, Climate Change Has Become A Fact Of Life In Fiji

The Pacific island nation was the first to relocate a community due to the effects of a warming planet. The struggle continues as families learn to adapt.

Lawmakers Advance 5 Bills That Could Settle Debate Over Ag Land Management Claire Caulfield/Civil Beat/2021

Lawmakers Advance 5 Bills That Could Settle Debate Over Ag Land Management

The co-chairs of a working group tasked with fixing an almost 19-year-old problem are taking two different approaches.

Hawaii Needs Good Soil To Grow More Food. Here’s How That Can Happen Ku鈥榰 Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaii Needs Good Soil To Grow More Food. Here’s How That Can Happen

There’s a renewed focus among lawmakers and scientists as the state faces a “quantum moment” to develop a more self-reliant and sustainable system.

This Ancient Hawaiian Plant’s Popularity Has Soared. Not Everyone Is Pleased Courtesy: Dino Morrow Photography

This Ancient Hawaiian Plant’s Popularity Has Soared. Not Everyone Is Pleased

Mamaki is only grown in Hawaii and was first used by early Polynesian settlers. Now you can find it in 7-Eleven, Costco and soon, Whole Foods.

The Hawaii Ag Department Clipped Poultry’s Wings. But Why? Courtesy: Kihei Poultry/2022

The Hawaii Ag Department Clipped Poultry’s Wings. But Why?

The Department of Agriculture’s leases restrict farmers from producing chickens despite the state’s goals of increasing food sustainability and the local taste for fowl.

House Panel Recommends Further Investigation Of Hawaii State Auditor Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

House Panel Recommends Further Investigation Of Hawaii State Auditor

Representatives proposed an independent performance audit and asked the attorney general to address concerns raised in the report.