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Spotlight On the Students Growing Kalo in Hawai’i

This plant has deep roots in Hawai’i. By cultivating and tending to the kalo, students are learning more than just farming techniques. They are connecting with their culture.

by Libby Leonard· December 18, 2024
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Farmers Face a Mental Health Crisis. Talking to Others in the Industry Can Help

As the stigma around mental health in agriculture lessens, farmers and advocates are learning how to create an ecosystem of support for one another.

by Libby Leonard· June 4, 2024
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Meet the Hawai’i Farmer Turning Island Waste into a Composting Community

In South Kona, Emiko Chantal Chung wants to create a relationship-rich ecosystem to feed local families and transform waste management, starting with her beloved worms.

by Libby Leonard· March 30, 2023
Food-MTMF

Meet the Modern Farmer Working to Increase Food Self-Reliance in Hawaii

Kahua Pa’a Mua’s executive director, David Fuertes, believes sustainability not only comes from connecting with the land but also to each other.

by Libby Leonard· February 20, 2022

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