Na Moku Aupuni o Ko‘olau Hui – The long road to water The first water meeting I went to was 32 years ago. My high school boyfriend asked me to go with his grandfather, the legendary, James Keolaokalani Hueu Jr. Back then the little Ke‘anae School cafeteria meetings were standing room only, spilling out on […]
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East Maui Water Study
Our story begins in the heart of Maui, where Hawaiian traditions and values are practiced daily by the kuaʻāina of Nā Koʻolau. Nā Koʻolau region currently holds the second wettest place on Earth. For the past 120 years the farmers of East Maui have been in battle with one of Hawaiʻi’s largest commercial land owners, […]
Where’s The Beef? A&B Jeopardizes a Natural Industry
When I heard it I could hardly believe it. I got in my car and drove straight to the young woman who went on a recent tour with A&B to hear about recent agriculture activities. Baffling news regarding Bt corn, Genetically Modified Maize. CRITICAL TESTIMONY TO TRUTH FROM AUTUMN NESS HERE: My mind swims with […]
STOP A&B from Stealing Water for Bt Corn
CRITICAL TESTIMONY VIDEO MADE AVAILABLE: UPDATE: Must Watch suggestions inserted throughout this announcement. Full Sept. 5th, 2017 Maui County Council Policy, Economic Development & Agriculture Committee Meeting Here On Tuesday, September 5th, 2017 at 9am real estate investment corporation, Alexander & Baldwin (A&B), will propose their “diversified agriculture” plan to the Maui County Council Policy, Economic […]
Hawaii Senator Phone List
Action alerts demand that Hawai‘i residents have tools for Calls to Action Provided here is the Hawaii State Senator Phone List: Hawaii Senator Telephone List
Preparing For Water
What do you do when you haven’t had water for generations? You ask for some help. Jerome Kekiwi Jr. has been cultivating kalo (Colocasia esculenta) in the valley of Wailua Nui, in the moku of Koʻolau for three generations. East Maui landscape has sat dormant for so long and it has created the need for […]
Sustainable Agriculture Sensibility
Taking A Bite Out Of Sustainability Intro by Faith Ewbank There has been a high jacking of the word Sustainable. Many have used the word incorrectly. There is a desperate need for people to have a clear understanding and an appetite for Sustainable Agriculture. It tastes better and works. As chemical companies and corporations buckle to […]
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