by Stu E.D. | Feb 16, 2015 | Environment, Farming
It's an information superhighway that speeds up interactions between a large, diverse population of individuals. It allows individuals who may be widely separated to communicate and help each other out. But it also allows them to commit new forms of crime. No, we're...
by Stu E.D. | Feb 11, 2015 | Farming, Hawaii
The US state of Hawaii is using selective breeding to win the war against the destructive varroa mite, which is crippling honey bee populations around the world. The overall significance of honeybees is often overlooked, but keeping up natural bee populations is...
by Stu E.D. | Feb 7, 2015 | Food, Hawaii, Kauai
LIHUE — University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources Kauai Master Gardeners, together with Malama Kauai, launched Village Harvest late last year, a new program that grows fresh produce and donates it to schools, after-school programs and...
by Stu E.D. | Feb 6, 2015 | Farming, Food, Hawaii
On a balmy January afternoon, as he drives northwest along Oahu's sun-washed coast, Hunter Heaivilin happily explains his plans for creating an urban food forest in downtown Honolulu. A full 2,400 miles from California, Hawaii boasts gasoline and housing prices among...
by Stu E.D. | Feb 6, 2015 | Farming, Hawaii
Natural farming refers to an ecological farming approach that is environmentally friendly, with respect for life and nature. Principally, it minimizes human labor and includes an avoidance of manufactured inputs and equipment. Natural farming systems are universal,...
