Hawai‘i’s year-round growing season is purportedly the main reason that the global agrochemical-seed industry has located itself in the islands. Monsanto, Dow, DuPont, Syngenta and BASF claim that they operate in Hawai‘i solely because of its “natural resource...
While health-conscious individuals understand the benefits of eating fresh fruits and veggies, they may not be aware of the amount of pesticides they could be ingesting along with their vitamin C and fiber. A new study to be published in the Feb. 5 edition of...
Hawaii’s solar industry has lost 400 jobs since 2013 and currently employs 2,200 people, according to a new report released by The Solar Foundation, a nonprofit solar research organization. The 15 percent decline was quickly panned by the local solar industry, which...
The Haleakalā Chapter of the Maui Farmers Union United will feature a presentation by seven Maui Montessori students in grades six to eight. The presentation on how healthy soils aid in food growth will follow the monthly “locavore” potluck at the Ha‘ikū Community...
A Vietnam veteran and graduate of UH’s accounting program, Richard Ha is the pioneering president and founder of Hamakua Spring Country Farms in Pepe’eko. Beginning with 25 acres of his father’s farm, some chicken manure, recycled boxes, and a credit card with a $300...