Hawaii Food and Farmers Series
We want Hawaii to be more food secure, we want to diversify our ag industry, and we want Hawaii to have a thriving vibrant local food system. How are we communicating this to the next generation of farmers and ag enthusiasts? On the show we’ve talked about local food programs for kids with the Farm […]
Movers and Shakers of Shaka Tea – Isabella Hughes and Harrison Rice
Co-owners, Harrison Rice and Isabella “Bella” Hughes from Shaka Beverages are perennial entrepreneurs successfully creating food based businesses using local products. Their newest venture, Shaka Tea is made with mamaki tea sourced from the Big Island. Hear about what it takes to create a new product and their plans for supporting local farms through their […]
A No Longer Hidden Gem: Kawailoa Farm – Ted Nakamura
After an apprenticeship on Kauai, Ted Nakamura created Kawailoa Farm, an organic farm on the North Shore of Oahu. Farming solo for a number of years,Ted recently began opening his farm up to unofficial apprenticeships and even began securing more land to assist others considering pursuing farming. Ted is a strong advocate for collaboration and […]
A Writer’s Perspective on Local Ag – Catherine Toth Fox
Catherine Toth Fox is a food Editor at HONOLULU Magazine, where she writes about new restaurants, prominent chefs, food trends and local agriculture. Today we will get a writer’s perspective on the local food movement, and the impact that journalists have. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday […]
Farm-to-Leader Movement with Dean Okimoto
At 20 episodes, Justine and Matt have profiled a handful of Hawaii’s local food producers, community organizers, and state agents. We never get bored of hearing what motivates someone to think beyond their own needs and enterprise, and how they ended up a leader and influential voice in an industry. Dean is President of ‘Nalo […]
Urban Vertical Farming with Kerry Kakazu
MetroGrow Hawaii is an urban, vertical farm located in Kakaako. Utilizing aeroponics and other technologies, it is growing high quality produce in a controlled environment for the restaurant and gourmet markets. Matt and Justine talk to MetroGrow Hawaii’s Kerry Kakazu about the ability to carefully control the growing environment and how that allows us to […]
A Personal Commitment Creates a Community Resource – Hunter Heaivilin
Justine Espiritu speaks with Hunter Heaivilin about his motivation and work experience with local food in Hawaii. Learn about how your personal commitments may increase community resources. 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 […]
Kokua Market: Not Your Average Grocery Store with Lynette Larson
Justine and Matt have spoken to farmers, chefs, market managers, and food distributors and are excited to bring in the grocery store perspective. Kokua Market is Oahu’s longtime food co-op & deli with local produce, meat, bulk items & handmade beauty products. Their mission is to operate a thriving grocery store in accordance with cooperative […]
Hawaii Farm to School Network with Lydi Morgan Bernal and Robyn Pfahl
Hawaii’s farm to school movement is growing stronger every year! The Hawaii Farm to School and School Garden Hui is a statewide group with members representing school garden networks from Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui/Lanai and Hawaii Island. The Hui’s mission is to strengthen Hawai‘i’s statewide farm to school and school garden movement by supporting our […]
Kahumana Organic Farm and Cafe – Christian Zuckerman and Keli’i Gannet
Kahumana Organic Farm, located on the West side of Oahu in Waianae, is a diverse farm using strictly organic and biodynamic methods since in 1977. At the same time, the farm is a place of vocational learning for families transitioning from homelessness, people with disabilities, and youth. They believe that reconnecting with the land through […]