Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022
The Game Management Advisory Commission Was Created To Be The Voice Of Hawaii’s Hunters. Is Anyone Listening?
The state is developing new rules to address mounting problems with goats, pigs and deer but the group representing a crucial stakeholder has been floundering.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Little Fire Ants Delay Plant Sale At Punahou Carnival
The invasive stinging ants were found on Thursday.
Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2023
Ancient Polynesian Crop Now Deemed Safe To Consume By Hawaii Health Department
The traditional elixir is known as awa in Hawaii and was brought to the islands by the early Polynesian settlers.
Courtesy: Lilia Kapuniai
Hawaii Ranchers Want More Land Transferred To The State Agriculture Department
Gov. Josh Green’s administration has moved quickly to shift thousands of acres out of DLNR’s control to boost ag production but more remains on the table.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Feds Estimate Aug. 8 Wildfires Caused $23 Million In Damage To Agriculture
The fires on Maui and Big Island destroyed thousands of acres of pasture, hundreds of crops and led to loss of livestock.
Courtesy: Blue Ocean Mariculture
Hawaii Lawmakers Want To Make Fish Farming A Bigger Industry. But How?
Some senators say moving aquaculture to another state agency is the answer. Others say it’s about providing the necessary resources.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii Keeps Losing State Biosecurity Workers As Invasive Species Gain Ground
The Department of Agriculture has more than 100 job vacancies. Lawmakers demand greater accountability as they consider next year’s funding requests.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015
Lawsuit Alleges Two State Entities Improperly Hired Their Leaders Behind Closed Doors
The Public First Law Center alleges that the Agribusiness Development Corp. and Defender Council violated Hawaii’s Sunshine Law.
Hawaii Ulu Cooperative
Feds Announce $2.6 Million In Grants To Fortify Hawaii’s Food Supply Chain
The U.S. Department of Agriculture funding will focus on small- and medium-sized producers.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii Hemp Growers Don’t Want To Be Regulated Like Marijuana
The Legislature is expected to consider a bill this session to create a new state entity that would oversee recreational and medicinal cannabis as well as industrial hemp.