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University of Hawaiʻi study shows benefits of kalo in poultry feed

Researchers have found that kalo, or taro, offers rich proteins and essential nutrients and is a promising local alternative to imported poultry feed.

Business Monday: Locally made ‘ulu pancake mix hits grocery stores statewide

The pancake mix was created by the Hawai‘i ‘Ulu Cooperative, a group of 180 ‘ulu farmers throughout the state.

Business Monday: Punaluʻu Bakeshop helping fuel voyages with new energy bar

The popular Big Island bakery in Nāʻālehu is honoring the heritage of the Hawaiian Islands with its new Voyager Bar, the only energy bar made in Hawaiʻi, that features the traditional “canoe foods” of breadfruit, coconut and banana.

Hawaiʻi Community College students harvest 50 pounds of bananas to feed local families

Since 2023, Hawaiʻi CC has donated more than 1,000 lbs of fresh produce from its Mauliola farm to the Hawaiʻi Food Basket.

Agroforestry funding application now available for Hawai‘i farmers

The Expanding Agroforestry Project is funded by the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative, led by the United States Department of Agriculture. 

Hawai‘i Island Ulu to Be Served in Public Schools Statewide

The Hawai‘i Ulu Cooperative (HUC) is collecting and processing Hawai‘i Island ulu to feed public school students at all 300 Department of Education schools throughout the state.