#taro farmer

If you are an HMSA member and have visited your mailbox, chances are you’ve seen kalo farmer, Hōkūao Pellegrino featured on the cover of the spring issue. Pellegrino says…

The state Water Commission heard more than three hours of oral testimony expressing concern over a $4,500 fine for a family using water from the river to water their taro.

More than 80 organizations signed a coalition statement in support of restoring water to East Maui streams as a group of taro farmers from the region voice opposition to a measure that they say would allow continued water diversions.

The unique varieties and extraordinary significance of kalo in Hawaii comes to life through the eyes of Hawaiian kalo farmer, Hokuao Pellegrino.