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Tuesday, August 26, 2008 3:06 PM

Slow Food Nation: Are you ready for the "Woodstock for Foodies".

Are you ready for Slow Food Nation '08? This weekend, in San Francisco, will be the largest celebration of food in America. Come celebrate at the Taste Pavillions; not a double cheeseburger in sight!. A "Woodstock for Foodies" say some ...
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Friday, August 08, 2008 8:15 AM

"Taro, Mauka to Makai" New 2008 edition now available

CTAHR is pleased to announce that a newly revised second edition of Taro Mauka to Makai , A taro production and business guide for Hawaii growers. Since the first edition, published in 1997, interest in growing taro has increased, but with it has the...
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Tuesday, June 03, 2008 4:42 PM

Oahu Agriculture Technology Field Day - June 24, 2008

The Oahu Resources Conservation and Development Council, in conjunction with the Hawaii Agricultural Reseach Center will be holding a field day on Oahu at the HARC field plots in Kunia. See below for more information.
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008 2:21 PM

Why the Farm Bill is important to Hawaii

We’re almost “home and dry” with the Farm Bill. Today, Wednesday, May 14, 2008, the House of Representatives passed the Farm Bill Conference Report 318-106, a “veto-proof” majority. The Senate is currently debating the Farm Bill Conference Report with...
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Wednesday, October 10, 2007 5:45 PM

Images of a Sustainable Food Revolution

How many of you have been to Iowa? For me, hundreds of times; having grown up in Illinois, Iowa is our next door neighbor. Iowa is also symbolic of modern agriculture but it's also becoming symbolic of changes in American agriculture. Check out Tom...
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Wednesday, October 10, 2007 12:37 PM

New Organic Survey and the Hawaii Food Summit

Harris Interactive has a new poll out on October 8, 2007 about organic food. Those who buy organic food regularly are still a small minority but their numbers are growing. Most people view organic food as safer, better for the environment, healthier and...
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Tuesday, October 09, 2007 7:46 PM

Do you know where your food comes from??

Grist , the Environmental News and Commentary web site has launched a new series articles about food, farming and agriculture. Sow What? is your opportunity to think about where your food comes from, how it got there and what were the environmental consequences...
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Wednesday, September 12, 2007 7:56 AM

Waimanalo Plant Science Field Day

WAIMANALO PLANT SCIENCE FIELD DAY Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007; 9-12 pm Waimanalo Research Station, CTAHR, University of Hawaii 41-698 Ahiki St., Waimanalo, Oahu (mauka of Waimanalo Park, Hihimanu St.) Please join us for our 19 th Field Day, celebrating the...
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Monday, September 10, 2007 10:53 AM

Is Increased Agricultural Productivity a good thing?

It's tough being a Gemini. When I'm faced with two opinions about things, I can see both sides of things and often am challenged about which is the better choice. What follows is an example of how confusing things can become. USDA Economic Research...
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