#Hawaiian agriculture
University of Hawaiʻi has nation’s clean seed lab for Okinawan sweet potatoes, important heritage ʻuala
The center combines advanced tissue culture and diagnostics with strong partnerships among farmers, researchers and cultural practitioners; together, they are laying the groundwork for a reliable, local system for ʻuala and Okinawan sweet potato health.
Survey aims to identify regulatory obstacles to land stewardship in Hawaiʻi
ʻĀina Momona, a Native Hawaiian organization focused on Indigenous stewardship and environmental justice, is calling on Hawaiian-serving organizations statewide to participate in a survey on regulatory barriers and support needs for land-based work.
Kukui nut takes center stage at Canoe Crop Corner during Wailuku First Friday
Maui Visitors Bureau will host its sixth Canoe Crop Corner on Friday, June 6, during Wailuku First Friday, highlighting the cultural and culinary significance of the kukui nut.
Queen’s Challenge returning to the East Maui Taro Festival
After a five-year hiatus, the Queen’s Challenge competition—honoring Queen Emma and celebrating the skills and pride of Maui’s kalo (taro) farmers—will return at the 2025 East Maui Taro Festival on April 26 at Hāna Ballpark.
The Argument for Farm-to-Table
By: Grace Chen This week we’re going to focus on trends in Hawaiian agriculture and specifically, sustainable food. Hawaiians have a long and mutually beneficial relationship with the land, so it’s no surprise that movements such as “farm-to-table” and organic farming have taken off on this collection of Pacific isles. Sustainable agriculture is a Hawaiian […]
