Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Data Dive: Hawaii Has The Oldest Farmers In The U.S.
There are twice as many farmers over 75 as there are farmers under 35.
Courtesy Jack Roney
Kirstin Downey: Hawaii’s Last Sugar Lobbyist
Jack Roney represented Hawaii’s sugar growers in Washington, D.C., for nearly a decade — the last chapter of an already declining way of life.
Courtesy: Lynold Acasio/2022
You Thought $9 For A Dozen Eggs Was Bad? Bird Flu Might Make It Even Worse
Local chickens are in good health — but they face a potential threat.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Dole’s Wahiawa Dam Is A Hazard. Now The State Is A Step Closer To Buying It
Upgrading aging infrastructure is key to agriculture’s future in Hawaii, but there are also safety concerns.
Courtesy: Nameaaea Hoshino/2024
17,000 Axis Deer Were Killed On Maui This Year, But They Just Keep Coming
A herd recently threatened the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens. Hawaii is upping its effort to control the population.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
Trace Of Bird Flu Detected In Oahu Wastewater
The state Department of Agriculture is encouraging poultry and egg farmers to be vigilant for signs of avian influenza.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Glut? Shortage? Hawaii Farmers Navigate A Tricky Taro Market
Even as part of the islands’ crop goes unharvested, some buyers turn to imports.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Hawaiʻi Farmers Are Battling Climate Change. Here’s How.
We sat down with two experts to talk about the future of agriculture in Hawaiʻi in the era of climate change.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Most Hawaii Schools Have Gardens — But Few Kids Can Eat What They Grow
A state program that helped schools meet food safety standards ended during the pandemic and it can be daunting for campuses to tackle the requirements on their own.
Screenshot/2024
State: Drag-Racing Event On Farmland Violated License-Holder’s Agreement
The Agribusiness Development Corp. took issue with a well-attended event in which vehicles raced down a dirt track.