Eia ke kau a ʻIkuwā ʻAneʻane ka piʻina ʻo Makaliʻi, He hōʻailona no Lonoikamakahiki. He nohona mālie He wā mālama pilina. He wā mālama kekahi i kekahi The season of ʻIkuwā has arrived,  Makaliʻi will be rising soon, Which is the sign that Lono will be here.  It is a calm lifestyle.  A time to nourish our relationships,  A space where we care for each other.   Hawaiʻiʻs Fall Season starts with the month of ʻIkuwā, which is characterized by rough seas and stormy nights. The modern equivalent is the month of October, where the Makaliʻi (Pleiades) rises which marks t ..read more

Written by Jana Soli As the new year rolls around many of us are searching for ways to incorporate healthy habits into our daily routines. Food can be one of the simplest and most enjoyable ways to introduce wellness into our lives. For those who love cooking with local ingredients, it is quite easy to find locally produced goods that are nutrient-rich, and delicious on top of that! You might already know this, but Hawaiʻi is home to the botanical equivalent of a well-stocked medicine cabinet. The islands are home to endemic plant species whose uses date back hundreds of years, like māmaki. P ..read more

Aloha! My name is Tatum Okamoto, I am an excited intern for Project Kanu at Hawaii Farm Trails. Growing up in Hawaii has inspired my interests for a sustainable and food secure future in Hawaii, just like Hawaii Farm Trail’s mission. I am a current Hawaii Community College student nearing my completion of a Biological Natural Science degree. I applied for Hawaii Farm Trails because I believe in establishing meaningful connections between members of our community to local farmers. Something I look forward to during this internship is collecting real data on carbon sequestration of 'ulu trees. I ..read more

You know its the Fall season in Hawaii when the temperature drops to a freezing 75 degrees Fahrenheit, the North Shore swells start picking up, and ʻulu (breadfruit) trees are drooping from the weight of their mature fruits. Its also a time when every mother, or sunflower lover is wondering where to find information on farms open this year for fall activities. No worry beef curry, we got you covered: *Check with the farms ahead of time for information on safety & social distancing measures. © Mari's Garden © Aloun Farms © Kula Country Farms 1. Hawaii Island: Paʻani Ranch Just 20 mins ou ..read more