The 10th annual Maui County Agriculture Festival happens at the Maui Tropical Plantation this Saturday, Apr. 1. The day will begin with a Legacy Farmers Pancake Breakfast and Bingo, and will continue with cooking classes, demonstrations, horseback rides, bouncy castles, farm animals, barnyard games, farmers market, "liquid garden," Chef’s Challenge and a Grand Taste featuring … [Read more...] about Annual Maui County Agriculture Festival at Maui Tropical Plantation
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Coffee Berry Borer 101 Workshop at Kula Community Center
There will be a Coffee Berry Borer 101 Workshop at the Kula Community Center this Monday, Jan. 9. In November, the Coffee Berry Borer (CBB), a damaging coffee plant pest, was found in Maui coffee farms. If left unmanaged, CBB can cause over 80 percent cherry infestation and will eventually lead to immense damage to Hawaii’s coffee industry if not controlled as soon as possible. … [Read more...] about Coffee Berry Borer 101 Workshop at Kula Community Center
Taste of Upcountry at Montessori School of Maui
Taste of Upcountry will take place at the Montessori School of Maui this Saturday, Oct. 8. The event will highlight many of Maui’s most talented chefs and local farmers. Festivities will include lots of yummy food, adult beverages and refreshments, live acoustic Brazilian music and a silent and live auction. Proceeds raised will directly support the nonprofit Montessori of … [Read more...] about Taste of Upcountry at Montessori School of Maui
Rural Energy for America Program with John Antonio of USDA
On Wednesday, July 27, John Antonio will host "Rural Energy for America Program: REAP-ing What You Sow." He's USDA’s Rural Development Coordinator for the State of Hawaii and the workshop is part of Maui Economic Development Board’s Innovation Series. The workshop is for farmers, ranchers and/or small business owners interested in learning more about how to save money on energy … [Read more...] about Rural Energy for America Program with John Antonio of USDA
Grown Here Not Flown Here: Napili Flo Farm with Monica Bogar
Grown Here Not Flown Here: Napili Flo Farm with Monica Bogar All Photos: Sean M. Hower Monica Bogar is a self-taught soil geek. At first glance, it would seem ironic that she owns Napilo Flo Farm, which is an aquaponics operation. In fact, Bogar has engineered a very unique and proprietary system at her farm that utilizes every resource: soil, water, worms, fish, … [Read more...] about Grown Here Not Flown Here: Napili Flo Farm with Monica Bogar