Farmers have been acutely affected during the pandemic, and are exploring unique solutions to help distribute produce. The Maui Food Hub is one such project and launched last week Friday under the direction of the Hawaiʻi Farmers Union United and in collaboration with farmers and nonprofits across Maui. The hub, which is accessible at www.Mauifoodhubs.org, has long been the … [Read more...] about Maui Food Hub Launches to Connect People and Farms
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Regenerative Agriculture Workshop at Hale Akua Garden Farm
There’s a Regenerative Agriculture and Garden Workshop at Hale Akua Garden Farm from Friday, March 29th until Sunday, March 31st. The three-day workshop will cover gardening topics and provide hands-on training. Attendees will visit farms to learn about regenerative farming techniques and management practices. Teachers include Mike McNeill, Jerry Hatfield, Amie Bandy, Vincent … [Read more...] about Regenerative Agriculture Workshop at Hale Akua Garden Farm
Massive Alexander and Baldwin Agricultural Land Sale Finalized: ‘Conventional’ growing plans announced for most of the former sugar cane fields
Alexander and Baldwin today announced the sale of some 41,000 acres of Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company land – an action first reported last month by MauiTime. The land was sold for $262 million to Mahi Pono, LLC – a farming venture between California-based agriculture group Pomona Farming, LLC, and Canadian pension investment managers Public Sector Pension Investment … [Read more...] about Massive Alexander and Baldwin Agricultural Land Sale Finalized: ‘Conventional’ growing plans announced for most of the former sugar cane fields
First Maui Homestead Summit held
The inaugural Maui Homestead Summit brought together approximately 100 farmers and lawmakers, who together discussed issues relevant to Hawaiian homesteaders and their neighboring communities – including the possibility of a state agricultural strategic plan and a homestead agriculture and ranching roundtable with legislators. The purpose of the daylong event, held Nov. 3 at … [Read more...] about First Maui Homestead Summit held
Amidst rumors that it is selling Maui holdings, A&B requests continued water diversion
MauiTime is in receipt of multiple unconfirmed reports that Alexander and Baldwin, Maui’s largest private landowner, is selling a significant portion of its landholdings on the island. Reports range from claims that the company is selling 36,000 acres in the Central Valley previously used for sugarcane, to talk that the company’s entire 55,000-acre holdings on Maui are on the … [Read more...] about Amidst rumors that it is selling Maui holdings, A&B requests continued water diversion