#diversified agriculture
Mayor announces grants to support farmers, food security, workforce development
“These grant awards to Grow Some Good, Common Ground Collective and Maui Food Technology Center help provide local farmers and residents with markets for their produce and much-needed fresh, locally grown produce for our residents,” Mayor Victorino said.
Ag Baseline Study Updated: Planted Acreage Grows on O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Island & Kaua‘i
“The data is an indicator of growth through many diverse crops and it emphasizes the importance of preserving and protecting agricultural lands for future cultivation and improving the state’s economic growth.”
Mahi Pono Hires Tim O’Laughlin as COO
As COO, O’Laughlin joins Mahi Pono’s leadership team on Maui which includes, Shan Tsutsui, executive vice president of operations; Grant Nakama, operations manager; and Darren Strand, manager of farming operations.
Mahi Pono’s Ag Park Applications Open for Community Farming
Mahi Pono, LLC, today announced that applications are now available for Hawaiʻi residents and small local businesses interested in applying for a two-, five- or 10-acre parcels at its agriculture park.
Mahi Pono Announces Maui Crop Plan for 2000 Acres
Mahi Pono today announced its 2019 crop plan, which includes produce that is scheduled to be planted on approximately 1,500 to 2,000 acres in Central Maui.
Governor Urges Lawmakers to Take Action on Controversial Water Bill
Governor David Ige today sent a letter to the Senate President and House Speaker, calling on lawmakers to revive a controversial water holdover bill.
Maui Senators Pleased with Sale of Ag Lands to Mahi Pono
State Senators from Maui responded to the announcement that Mahi Pono will purchase former HC&S lands from A&B keeping it in use for diversified agriculture.
Progress Made in Plans for Former Maui Sugarcane Lands
It’s been two years since the company discontinued sugar production at it’s Puʻunēnē Mill, marking an end of an era for sugar on Maui and in the state of Hawaiʻi.
Alexander and Baldwin Q3 Report Highlights Maui Projects
The company closed the sale of the Lahiana Square Center and three adjacent parcels on Maui for gross proceeds of $11.3 million. A&B also sold 313 acres to the State of Hawai`i for the expansion of the Kahului Airport for $8.6 million.
A&B Presents Ag Plan to Committee, Testimony Focused on GMO Concerns
A&B on Tuesday presented their “diversified agriculture” plan to the Maui Policy, Economic Development and Agricultural Committee.
Maui’s New Kūlōlio Ranch Making Use of Former Sugar Lands
Alexander & Baldwin’s new Kūlōlio Ranch is a grass-fed cattle pasturing operation that is situated on 4,000 acres of former sugar land in Central Maui.
Sierra Club Maui to Honor Long-Time Community Activists
Sierra Club Maui will award its life-time achievement Onipaʻa Award to Stan Franco Kai Nishiki and Ananda Stone. The organization will also introduce a new community coalition to address diversified use of former sugar cane lands on Maui.
Sugar Taskforce Year-End Report: Details Help for Laid Off Workers
The Sugar Operators Support Taskforce was created a year ago today after HC&S announced it would be shutting down sugar operations on Maui by December 2016.
