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by Craig Elevitch

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Aloha!

Everywhere one looks these days, one sees new growth and vitality in gardens, small-scale farms, local food markets and restaurants. In the local and sustainable food movement, there's good news everywhere.

Mai'a Manini.
Mai'a Manini.

Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden in South Kona has a small collection of Hawaiian banana varieties that require regular tender-loving care. We are looking for volunteers to care for the bananas to keep them vibrant, healthy, and tidy, especially for the next Breadfruit Festival on September 29, 2012, which will feature bananas. Guidance will be given in how to care for bananas. If you would like to become a volunteer caretaker, please call the Garden Director Peter van Dyke at 323-3318.

by Craig Elevitch

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Aloha!

This issue marks the beginning of our 4th year of publication. Our lofty original goals included:

The Hawai‘i Homegrown Food Network will support a vibrant and sustainable local food system by accelerating the exchange of knowledge between stakeholders, connecting all strata of the agricultural economy, and raising awareness in the general public and media.

 Whether you have a few loaded trees in your yard or a full fledged farm, we can help you get your produce to market and make some money. We are currently accepting growers in the area around Maku'u market into this newly formed co-op. Click here to see our  new website.
The idea is simple - you harvest your trees and we pick up that harvest the evening before market. You set your price, we keep 25% of sales, remaining costs and profits are split between members according to what sells each day. You no longer have to feel bad about fruit rotting on the ground - we'll make it easy to get more local produce to local markets, to build local economy and increase our island's food security. We can also talk about other homemade products like jams, pesto, and other treats. We are looking for pesticide free growers only and look forward to hearing from you! Mary & Sean Jennings
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Holuakoa Gardens & Cafe in Holualoa is known for its use of local produce, supplied mainly by farmers in Kona. We are looking for steady suppliers of high quality citrus including lemons, limes, tangerines, oranges, and others. Please contact Barb at 322-5072 for more information.

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