A dozen or so years ago, it was rumored that pakalolo-seeking tourists on Front Street were being sold bags of oregano. Meanwhile, locals knew how to get the stickiest bud–usually from a friend of a friend in Paia. Although Operation Green Harvest was winding down, the whir of any helicopter blades flying overhead would […]
PRICE REDUCED: Day at the Future Hemp-Food Forest at Simplifresh Farms
[Note: This post has been updated to include a new, reduced event price.] On Sunday, June 12, all Maui hemp lovers are invited to attend a Day at the Future Hemp-Food Forest. The event is co-sponsored by Hawaii Farmers Union United–Maui. Enjoy ”Hands on Day” with Farmer/Chef James Simpliciano and Doug Fine. Learn new information about hemp […]
Hemp, Hemp, Hooray! Hemp History Week on Maui with the Maui Hempsters Maui Hemp Institute
My research into Maui’s hemp initiative and the upcoming Maui hemp history week starts with a trip to the Maui Brewing Company (MBC) brewery in Kihei. A small group of media has gathered to photograph Steve Rose of the Maui Hemp Institute, Sean McBride from Manitoba Harvest and Garrett Marrero of MBC as Maui’s first […]