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Upcountry Water Management Among Key Topics at Kula Community Association Meeting
One of the most important issues facing Maui generally, and Upcountry Maui in particular, is what will be happening to the large amounts of water previously delivered to HC&S sugar fields from East Maui.
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.
Last of Proceeds from A&B Maui Ag Land Sale Invested
Alexander & Baldwin invested the final proceeds from the sale last year of Maui agricultural lands, according to the company’s second quarter 2019 report.
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.
Maui’s Falconer Named Advisor to Mahi Pono
Mahi Pono today announced James “Kimo” Falconer, president of MauiGrown Coffee Inc., to serve as an advisor to the company.
A&B Seeks Renewal of Water Permit for East Maui Diversions
Alexander & Baldwin goes before the state Land Board today to seek the renewal of a permit for the continued diversion of water on Maui in 2018.
Proposed Expansion of Kula Ag Park Discussion Planned
Maui recently received a $5 M appropriation from the State, with a $1 million match from the County, to expand the Kula Ag Park onto former HC&S sugar land.
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.
A&B Reports 2016 Financial Results, Ending Pivotal Year
A&B, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year end for 2016, as the company closed a chapter on an era of sugar production on Maui.
ILWU Petition Helps Maui Bulk Sugar Workers
The US Department of Labor approved of a petition filed by the ILWU seeking adjustment assistance for bulk sugar workers who were affected by the HC&S closure on Maui
Maui Sugar “End of an Era:” Parting Thoughts
Sugar has had a significant impact on Maui’s culture, economy, landscape, development…even the surf scene, as you’ll hear in this final video in our series.
Honomanū Water Rights Demonstrators Urge Governor to Veto HB2501
About 30 farmers and residents gathered at Honomanū bridge along the Hāna Highway on Saturday in an effort to draw attention to their objection of House Bill 2501.
Maui Water Rights Sign Waving Coincides With Floor Vote
A water rights wave-signing event takes place this morning (Tuesday, May 3) from 6:30 to 9 a.m. on Hāna Highway beginning at the bottom of Haleakalā Highway.
Conference Committee Meets on Maui Water Rights Bill
The negotiations continue as Alexander and Baldwin announced yesterday plans for the permanent release of water in seven East Maui streams. While lawmakers praised the release, the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation called the announcement a staged event and vowed to fight for the return of water to all streams that flow across ceded lands that are diverted for commercial enterprise.