We hear a lot about the need for food self sufficiency in Hawaii. The Department of Agriculture and Hawaii Economic Development Task force are working hard to address the issue, but their efforts often seem to get stuck in legislative politics. For instance, in the 2013 legislative session there was a bill to fund and establish an agricultural development and food security plan … [Read more...] about Breadfruit – Tree to Table Initiatives on Maui – Ho‘oulu ka ‘Ulu
Craig Elevitch
This Thursday, Jan. 9: Breadfruit–Farm to Table Presentation
Join breadfruit experts, growers and consumers for a unique opportunity to better understand and utilize the native crop. Guest speakers from the Breadfruit Institute of the National Tropical Botanical Garden will share their insight into harvesting techniques, tricks, tools and post-harvest handling tips. Observe basic preparation practices for use in a variety of dishes both … [Read more...] about This Thursday, Jan. 9: Breadfruit–Farm to Table Presentation
January Workshop Aims to Increase Appetite for Breadfruit
When you think of fruit grown in Hawaii, pineapple, papaya and mango usually come to mind. But breadfruit has been a primary staple food in the Pacific for thousands of years. Next month, a half-day workshop will help the public become more aware of this island-grown produce. The "Breadfruit—From Tree to Table" workshop will be held Jan. 9, 2014 from 8:30am-12pm at the … [Read more...] about January Workshop Aims to Increase Appetite for Breadfruit