Quality Controls Hawaii Imports Ball Park 90% Of Its Food With the islands importing such a large percentage of its' food it isn't much of a surprise that the farmers' market can be challenge when seeking out locally produced organic, or beyond organic, produce,...
Burgers made completely from scratch with specifically sourced, organic ingredients sounds like a simple enough idea, but few have the stamina, like Pono Burger’s Chef Makani Gerardi, to see this concept through so completely — especially when the concept is spread...
On A Fruit Tree Mission Planting edible landscapes for the benefit of all! The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation deserves a shout out for a noble vision that benefits all the earths inhabitants. Stop by their site, check them out, and if it is within your means...
Watch & Learn Permaculture Youtube Playlists Visit our new Permaculture Videos page for an exciting and knowledge building experience. We have broken the playlists into various categories to help you identify exactly what it is that you are searching for....
Travel & Learn Farming Skills “There are two spiritual dangers in not owning a farm. One is the danger of supposing that breakfast comes from the grocery, and the other that heat comes from the furnace.” ― Aldo Leopold, A Sand County Almanac If you are looking to...
The new chairmen of the House and Senate agriculture committees are both from the Big Island, but their stance on genetically modified crops couldn’t be more different. The strong positions that Senate Agriculture Chairman Russell Ruderman and House Agriculture...
Tomatoes have been among Hawaii’s 10 biggest crops by value. HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s supply of locally grown tomatoes has gotten considerably smaller after one of the state’s biggest producers decided to exit the business. Hamakua Springs Country Farms on Hawaii...
At least 26 schools are located within a mile of large agricultural companies that spray restricted-use pesticides, according to the nonprofit Center for Food Safety. And over the years, many residents have complained about sicknesses they attribute to pesticide...
“Hawaii is a destination like no other in the world and our Product Enrichment Program highlights different ways in which our community comes together to make our home a better place for both residents and visitors to enjoy,” said Ronald Williams, HTA...
Going Beyond Organic Korean Natural Farming Here is a wonderful website that continues to develop and offers a wealth of information on natural farming. The site offers a unique opportunity to vastly improve your knowledge base and abilities. If you are located in...
