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Trade wars take toll on Maui farmers and ranchers already battling deer and drought

Farmers and ranchers say prices have gone up after a year of Trump’s tariffs, making their operations even more costly on an island where everything has to be shipped or flown in.

Department of Hawaiian Home Lands’ 656-acre project of farms, homes, public spaces in Hāna moves forward

Community members say there aren’t enough Hawaiian homestead opportunities in East Maui and hope the project can ease the burden on multigenerational households living under one roof.

Mayor announces confirmation of first Maui County Director of Agriculture

Mayor Michael Victorino on Tuesday announced the confirmation of Rogerene “Kali” Arce as the first director of Maui County’s new Department of Agriculture.