Waitlists are growing for Oʻahu’s community garden program as residents seek green spaces for food, fun and friends.
Hawaiʻi Grown
Civil Beat is delving deeply into what it would take for Hawaii to decrease its dependence on imported food and be better positioned to grow its own.
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Palm-Killing Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle’s Discovery In Hilo Stokes Fear
The Hilo community has been crying out for better protections from the state Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity.
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Honolulu Honeybees Are Swarming. Yes, That’s A Good Thing
The prevalence of wild, swarming honeybees is concerning for many. But for some, including researchers, it’s a sign of good environmental health.
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Hawaiʻi Bets Millions That Students Will Eat Way More Eggs
The Agribusiness Development Corp. is closing in on a $4.7 million land purchase in Wahiawā for a highly specialized facility to crack eggs.
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Public Or Private? The Future Of East Maui’s Water Is At Stake
The East Maui Water Authority says it wants to work with Mahi Pono to preserve and protect the water system as rainfall becomes less predictable. But the farm has its own plan.
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140 Kauai Coffee Jobs Saved Through New Land Lease Agreement
The new lease comes after several months of uncertainty about the coffee grower’s future.
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Kaua‘i Needs Food Independence. Mayoral Candidates Differ On Achieving That
Addressing the island’s aging infrastructure is also a top issue for those hoping to lead the Garden Isle.
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Kaua‘i Shrimp: Harvesting Pounds From Ponds To Help Feed Hawai‘i
The shrimp farm has been part of West Kaua‘i’s agricultural landscape for decades.
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Ranching Could Soon Come To An End On Moloka‘i. Paniolo Blame TB Testing
Quarantine rules to prevent bovine tuberculosis are crippling the industry — and a way of life — on rural Hawai‘i island.