Hawaii Food and Farmers Series
Tina Tamai is the Nutrition Education Network Coordinator at the Hawaii Department of Health. Tina leads Live Better Together, an initiative that works towards The Dept. of Health’s goal to help coordinate and support community organizations focused on improving access to healthy foods and fresh fruits and vegetables for low-income populations in Hawaii. Tina’s role […]
Farmer Community Organization and Motivation – CSA Collaborations
Justine Espiritu returns to talk to Matt Johnson about her transition from being a self-proclaimed failed farmer to a well-connected farmer community organizer and motivator! ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time for […]
Hawaii’s First CSF (Community Supported Fishery) – Local I’a – Ashley Watts
Ashley Watts is bring her love for the ocean to the people through Hawaii’s first CSF (Community Supported Fishery). By working with local fisherman to encourage sustainable fishing practices and educating CSF members, she is hoping to create a healthier fishery throughout Hawaii. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm […]
Policy to Support Hawaii’s Agriculture Industry
Keli’i Akina and Joe Kent from the Grassroot Institute discuss their vision on the policy issues we need to address to create a productive environment for agriculture in Hawaii. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us […]
Smart Farming with Smart Yields – Vincent Kimura
How will we feed the 9 billion people who will live on Earth by the year 2050? How will we ensure that Hawaii achieves energy and food security? SmartYields wants to help build our sustainable future by bringing the power of “big ag” to the 99 percent of the worlds farmers. Their solution for small […]
Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi – Green Opportunties with Kanekoa Kukea-Shultz
Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi is a community-based non-profit organization based in the ahupuaʻa of Heʻeia, on the Windward side of Oahu. With the support of the local community, Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi acquired a 38-year lease agreement with the State of Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority (HCDA) to implement Māhuahua ʻAi o Hoi (Regrowing the Fruit of Hoi), a long-range […]
Local Food Takes Over Kaimuki with Kevin Hanney and Robert Paik
Avenue’s Bar + Eatery has just opened on Waialae Avenue and has been referred to as “12th Ave Grill’s little brother” in reference to the family of restaurants Kevin has opened in Kaimuki including 12th Ave Grill and Kokohead Cafe. About 60-70% of Avenue Bar’s ingredients are local, and they make as many of the […]
Hunters, Chefs and ‘Aina – Hawaii Venison – Ignacio Fleishour
Hawaii Venison Co-op is a new cooperative between Hunters, Chefs, ‘Aina and the Community. Founded by Chef Ignacio of Pono ‘Aina Catering. Hawaii Venison Co-op provides USDA Certified Molokai Venison sourced ethically, and prepared in a clean and healthy facility with local organic spices. Today we will talk to HVC about the influence tradition, history, […]
You Are What You Eat – Heidi Hirsh and Joseph Rosanova
Kona Coast Organics greenhouse operation is located in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island. They grow top-quality, organic, pesticide and GMO-free produce using both aero- and hyrdoponic methods. Products include leafy-lettuce varieties, basil, and 5 kinds of heirloom cherry tomatoes. They serve the island of Hawaii and make a special effort to service the low income, […]
Connecting Farm to Table – Local Harvest – Steve Phillips
Steve shares the Local Harvest mission to connect small family sized farms with the markets that want their products. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time for great content and great community. Our […]