Grow Maui Jobs in Agriculture and Housing Construction: Maui Tomorrow Supports Two Charter Amendments

Maui’s economy needs to be diversified! For decades, we have been placing more and more of our eggs in one basket. In the 1960s and…

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Mālama ‘Āina: A Conversation About Maui’s Farming Future

Another period in the history of Hawai`i appears to be coming to a close with the announcement by Alexander & Baldwin (A&B) that they are closing their sugar operations…

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2012 Legislature – Last Minute Actions

HB2523_HD1_ – Sets up PUC regulatory framework for a planned interisland electric cable. Senate accepted House version and it passed.  Passed.  See Maui News article for more…

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Governor Vetoes HB 667

Governor Abercrombie announced the veto of controversial Hawaii food safety and security bill # HB667. This will allow small farmers and all interested parties to participate in future discussion…

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Upcoming State Bills

SB 101 POI – This is one of those rare bills that won’t cost money or cut funding, all the while supporting local culture and commerce. The bill will…

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Maui High School Ag Program

The Maui News February 13, 2011 Pomai and Lani Weigert seek to revitalize agricultural studies at Maui High School. The Maui High School farm replanting effort started…

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2009 Food Summary

Much of Maui County’s food is flown in or shipped in.  Growing our own food would provide us with fresher and possibly less expensive produce. Home grown food is…

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