On Friday, the Maui County Council will consider passing a resolution in support of new state labeling requirements for genetically engineered materials (GMO).

The Keanae region of East Maui is known for its white poi and the many taro patches that were once reserved for alii. By the 1900s Chinese immigrants had moved into the area and had utilized nearly half of the valley floor for growing rice patties. Today there’s a resurgence in interest in the taro [...]