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REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE

Maui Tomorrow has continued to champion regenerative agriculture, which consists of sustainable practices such as minimizing tillage, installing windbreaks, and cover-cropping. The goals is to restore and maintain natural systems and produce food in a manner that is healthier for people and the long-term health of the planet. These practices rebuild soil organic matter and biodiversity–storing carbon in the land and helping to reverse climate change. They also build soil that absorbs and holds water, thus reducing sediment-laden runoff that damages coastal ecosystems.

Maui High School Ag Program

‘Aina, Ag Use, Agriculture, Farmland, Food, REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE

The Maui News February 13, 2011 Pomai and Lani Weigert seek to revitalize agricultural studies at Maui High School. The Maui High School farm replanting effort started last month.  Under the guidance of AKL owner and lavender farming expert Ali’i Chang, they are working closely with MHS officials and instructor Lowland, who has zero federal […]

Kula Fields Brings Farm Fresh Local Food to Your Door

Local Food, REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE, Sustainability & Security

Maui Time Weekly March 26, 2009 by Rob Parsons There is a growing awareness that too much of the food we consume is imported. The reasons for favoring a local diet are many: it’s fresher and more nutritious; it supports and helps diversify the local economy; it avoids fuel spent on shipping. Still, most statistics […]