April 14, 2020 by Moanikeʻala Nabarro University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa graduate student Kālisi Mausio is going full throttle this semester. Despite the added pressures thrown at her during the COVID-19 pandemic, the mother of twin toddlers continues to work toward a PhD in tropical plant and soil sciences while maintaining her 20-acre tree farm in Hilo. And her endeavors keep…
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More people than ever are reaching out for food assistance in Hawaii during the coronavirus crisis
By Timothy Hurley With Hawaii’s economy in the tank due to the coronavirus pandemic, more people than ever are reaching out for food to feed their families. Food drives and giveaways across the state are drawing huge numbers of people as officials scramble to meet demand. Ron Mizutani, president and CEO of the Hawaii Foodbank, said…
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How to Support Local | Farmers’ Markets on Oahu During Covid-19 Lockdown
Hawaii farmers are growing delicious food during the Covid-19 stay at home order. We can have that fresh from the farm produce at any time. Farmers’ Markets are open as they are considered an essential service. There are some changes with how we can safely obtain the food, but rest assured that there is plenty of locally…
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14 Annual Avocado Festival – Kona
When: Saturday, February 8, 2020 Time: 10 am - 7 pm. Where: Hale Halawai Beach Park, 75-5768 Alii Dr., Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Avocado Presentations, Tastings, DemonstrationsFree Family Event = Zero Waste Eventavocadofestival.org A free, zero-waste event offers non-stop activities for attendees of all ages. Family fun includes an avocado recipe demonstration, food sampling, an avocado grafting…
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