#Maui produce
MEO ag micro grant program to begin; informational meeting Jan. 15
Applications for the popular Agricultural Micro Grant Program 5.0 – which offers up to $25,000 in grants to Maui County small farmers and ranchers – will be available starting Jan. 9, 2025.
Maui’s ʻOkoʻa Farms announces store expansion, doubles down on local, organic food network
Following a successful year at their upcountry storefront, ʻOkoʻa Farms announces the purchase of an additional unit to expand their operations. The 1,000 square foot unit will provide them the space to feature more locally sourced produce and products while providing market-goers with an elevated shopping experience.
Maui Hub expands, bringing local food to more neighborhoods
The nonprofit Maui Hub has moved its operations to an expanded facility in Kahului, enabling the organization to provide more equitable access to local food.
MCFB’s Farm Product Purchase Program Extended
Now it its fourth month, the Farm Produce Purchase Program is a food purchase and distribution program available to Maui farms/farmers that sold an average of $2,500 per month produce prior to March 2020.
Hawai‘i DOE Seeks Fresh Produce for Schools
Hawai‘i public schools seek more local farmers and vendors to supply fresh produce for student meals.
Health Dept. Confirms First Case of Rat Lungworm Disease on O‘ahu in 2017
This is the first case of rat lungworm disease contracted on Oʻahu in 2017, bringing the statewide total of confirmed cases to 16 for this year.
Hawai‘i International Tropical Fruit Conference to Visit Maui
The 27th Annual Hawaiʻi International Tropical Fruit Conference starts in Hilo, then travels for mini-conferences in Kona, Maui, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu and Kauaʻi.
Ask the Mayor: Due to Rat Lungworm, Should We Only Buy Mainland Produce?
The recent cases are a sobering reminder that practicing basic food safety by everyone—every day—is important.
Growing Concerns Over Rat Lungworm Prompt More Maui Meetings
The state Department of Health hosts a second community meeting on concerns surrounding Rat Lungworm, this time in Haʻikū on Monday, April 17, 2017.
Local Foods Sales Reach $84.4 Million in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi local food production sales reached $84.4 M, according to the 2015 Local Foods Marketing Practices Survey report released by the US Department of Agriculture.
Ask the Mayor: Fruit Stand Revisited
Will we be able to set up a little fruit stand where our drive meets the highway in Ha‘ikū?
