Mālama ‘Āina: A Conversation About Maui’s Farming Future

Another period in the history of Hawai`i appears to be coming to a close with the announcement by Alexander & Baldwin (A&B) that they are closing their sugar operations…

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Farmers Union: Protecting Ag Lands

From the Farmers Union: I would like to invite you all to attend the Mauna Kahalawai Chapter, Maui Farmers Union Meeting (At the Maui Tropical Plantation) on August 20th from…

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PLDC Look-alike Leases Land to GMO Company

This is a 20 year lease of 2,939 acres of Crown land for $50 per year to Syngenta (A GMO company)  That nets the State of Hawai’i $147,000 per year….

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Maui High School Ag Program

The Maui News February 13, 2011 Pomai and Lani Weigert seek to revitalize agricultural studies at Maui High School. The Maui High School farm replanting effort started…

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Farmland Summary 2009

Maui residents share a compelling need for more diversified agriculture. Maui has an excellent climate which can meet that need.  The ongoing loss of agricultural land to speculation…

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