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New funding program for commercial farmers to start agroforestry
Commercial farmers have a chance at the gift of a federal grant aimed at building food security with agroforestry practices.
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Hawai‘i ‘Ulu Cooperative Announces Cold Storage Expansion to Increase ‘Ulu Aggregation and Processing Capacity
We are pleased to announce a substantial improvement to its operations with the addition of a new combination walk-in freezer and refrigerator, tripling our cold storage capacity.
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Lāhainā Fire Relief Plan
In the aftermath of the devastating Lāhainā fire, the community's unyielding commitment to recovery shines as a beacon of hope, mirroring the shade of breadfruit trees that once graced the land. Through supporting the provision of nourishing meals for refugees and eventual restoration of ʻulu agroforests, we strive to be of service to the Lāhainā community facing a long road of recovery ahead.
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In Hawai‘i, can breadfruit's resurgence bring food security?
July 16, 2023 (Yahoo Life) When Diane Ragone travels around the Hawaiian Islands these days, it’s not hard for her t...
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UH launches initiative to advance local food production
The University of Hawaiʻi is launching the Climate-Resilient Food Innovation Network (CliRFIN) will combine traditional island knowledge and modern science to identify the best ways to grow and distribute food locally.
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DOE Tells Schools To Reject Federal Funding For Local Food That It Helped Apply For
The Hawaiʻi Department of Education is advising schools not to apply for federal funding to purchase local food, despite previously assisting with the funding application, raising concerns among farm-to-school advocates and stakeholders.
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Hawaiʻi Farm Trails supports local farmers through digital platform, retail operations, and other services
Kālisi Mausio and her sister, Angela Fa‘anunu created Hawaii Farm Trails closing the gap between local farmers and the agritourism industry.
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All about the Hawaiian staple breadfruit (ʻulu)
Breadfruit, or ulu as it is called in Hawaii, is a shining star among Hawaiian crops that is largely unknown to mainland chefs. Nutritionally, it is a complete protein with all of the essential amino acids, is a good source of complex carbohydrates and contains such minerals as potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium and more.
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Breadfruit
The fruit’s cream-colored flesh is soft and starchy — in fact, it’s the only staple starch that literally grows on trees — and it’s often substituted for rice or potatoes. Like rice or potatoes, breadfruit is gluten-free, while also being full of fiber, high in antioxidants, and rich with potassium and calcium.
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Meet the Hawaiʻi Farmer Turning Island Waste into a Composting Community
A Hawaiʻi farmer, Emiko Chantal Chung, is transforming island waste into a composting community, promoting sustainability and environmental consciousness.
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How The Food Basket is promoting good health
The Food Basket recognizes they play an important role in the healthcare landscape and continue to explore ways to partner with the community to make healthy food affordable and accessible for all.
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Hawaiʻi Hopes $35 Million School Kitchen Will Be Boost for Oahu Schools & Farmers
The department is focused on centralizing food operations, arguing the current model is ineffective when it comes to getting local food into schools
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