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Showing posts with label Food Sovereignty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Food Sovereignty. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 04, 2024
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"WILL THIS DESTROY FOOD SOVEREIGNTY IN HAWAI`I?"
Think The Poisoning Of Drinking Water At Red Hill Is Bad?
You Ainʻt Seen Anything Yet.
What If Those Same Poisons Contaminated Hawai`iʻs Agricultural Lands?
Watch This To See Where Itʻs Already Happening & Poisoning Food.
Thursday, April 30, 2020
FROM YESTERDAYʻS FREE HAWAI`I TV - "TO REBUILD THE ECONOMY, FOCUS ON A HAWAI`I-GROWN INFRASTRUCTURE"
Honolulu Civil Beat - April 26, 2020 - By Koohan Paik-Mander
The Hawaii House of Representatives Select Committee on COVID-19 Economic and Financial Preparedness has announced that it has been holding briefings with business, government, nonprofit, and labor leaders for several weeks to plan for a post-coronavirus economy in Hawaii.Then, on April 8, Gov. David Ige introduced Resolution No. 54, which establishes the related Hawaii Economic and Community Recovery task force.
House Speaker Scott Saiki offered his full-throated support -
This pandemic has reaffirmed what we have known for awhile — that our economy must be diversified and cannot be over-reliant on one or two major industries. This task force must help modernize our economy. The future of our families and state relies upon a sound and resilient economy.
We, the undersigned (see below), are concerned that there are no farmers, or groups that represent Native Hawaiians and everyday working people on the task force that will determine our collective economic future.
It is critical to examine what Saiki means when he talks about a “sound and resilient economy” for Hawaii. We cannot turn a blind eye to the fact that unemployment claims nationally have ballooned to 26 million as of April 23 and are still growing.
Wildcat strikes are flaring up across the U.S., and businesses are folding by the thousands. And the cascading effect is just beginning.
The world as we have always known it, is unraveling. We are heading toward no less than a second Great Depression, with no way of knowing how to predict what a post-pandemic world would even look like.
However, we know one thing for certain: that Hawaii’s first priority is to get to feeding itself, as quickly as possible. Right now, Hawaii imports 90% of its food, which is growing scanter by the week as supply chains fizzle out, under the pressure of a pandemic-crippled global economy.
Change Must Be Strategic
We also know that it is very much in the realm of possibility that we may be slammed by another freak event just as unforeseen as COVID-19. It may be a climate event. It may be a political event. It may be another pandemic, or perhaps a series of pandemics, as has been predicted.
Given the reality that it is unlikely that we can ever go back to “normal,” it is of utmost urgency that the first step in rebuilding a post-pandemic economy is to focus entirely on building a Hawaii-grown infrastructure focused on feeding Hawaii. That would ensure that, regardless of what disaster comes our way, at least we will have laid the groundwork for maximum resiliency, to avoid widespread starvation in Hawaii.
Such a food-security infrastructure would include massive education funding, capital improvement projects, and support for all aspects of regenerative farming, which if done correctly, diverts waste from the landfills and produces healthy soil that captures carbon from the atmosphere. It would also mean a living wage for all, and would help to strengthen the economic vitality and resiliency of rural communities.
Token actions will not suffice. Change must be strategic, systemic and wide-sweeping, and on an order of magnitude equal to the Great Mahele. We must mobilize immediately to create jobs and policy that will serve our people now, as well as over the next seven generations.
The Green New Deal, with agriculture as Hawaii’s “jewel in the crown,” is the best approach to creating a thriving food-secure economy. It would support a livable planet by creating an inclusive, decentralized, equitable economy that considers environment, labor, education, disability rights, women’s rights, veterans’ rights, and others.
No one should be compelled to work at a job that harms either their health, the health of their family, or the health of the planet. Such an economy would embrace the wisdom of native peoples, and their rights, as clearly set forth in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.
These multiple facets are often viewed as “pesky obstacles” from a corporate, profit-margin perspective, but that short-sighted paradigm has proven to be severely flawed. Now, we must think holistically and include the diverse needs of Hawaii’s own local communities first, rather than profits. This, by its very definition, is the fabric of resiliency.
Now is the time to craft an economy that works for everyone. Hawaii is already home to thousands of farmers; we must support them, instead of providing sweetheart deals to out-of-state corporations.
Our own farmers know, better than anyone, what they need to do to grow healthy local food. Yet farmers’ voices are rarely at the table in the halls of power. You will find many of those voices signed below.
Hawaii Can Feed Itself
Further, we must support an education infrastructure that supports young people to prosper by studying regenerative agriculture, such as offering tuition-plus-stipend for agriculture students. Hawaii can feed itself, if we want to do so.
Simply put, COVID-19 and other potential pandemics are sending us into uncharted waters. If we care about Hawaii’s future for all her people, we must build an infrastructure of regenerative agriculture right now that provides a livable wage to island families.
This would be the required foundation for a modernized economy. This would be how to truly support local farmers and all the associated peripheral businesses – suppliers, value-added cottage industry products, cafes, restaurants, etc.
Last year, members of the caucuses for the environment, labor and education of the Democratic Party of Hawaii came together to form the Green New Deal working group. We drafted 27 bills distributed among eight sectors. In addition to agriculture, sectors included ecosystem restoration, education, energy, waste management, health and human services, housing, and transportation.
Each Green New Deal bill was prefaced with the following preamble (adjusted to include “pandemic” as one of the climate-induced global crises):
The Legislature finds that the human-induced global climate crisis requires thoughtful but bold response on many fronts to make Hawaii communities resilient to the impacts of pandemics, storms, floods, fire, and sea-level rise that threaten the very survivability of these fragile islands.
Lest Hawaii lose its leadership position in meeting the future, and in the arenas of labor, justice and equity, the Legislature embraces Aloha Aina to decarbonize Hawaii’s systems of food, energy, and transportation, and to sequester carbon through systems of agriculture, waste management and ecosystem restoration.
The good jobs created thereby also expand access to health, housing and education, ensuring justice and equity for Hawaii’s citizens. The following measure represents a forward step in mitigating and adapting Hawaii to inevitable change.
We, the undersigned, request that Resolution 54’s economic task force make the Green New Deal central to its strategic plan. We also request that the task force and its Special Committee include regenerative farmers, indigenous groups, zero-waste experts, and members of the Democratic Party of Hawaii Green New Deal Working Group.
For more information about the Just Transition Hawaii Coalition, please send an email to koohanpaik@gmail.com.
The Just Transition Hawaii Coalition - Kawika Pegram, executive director, Hawaii Youth Climate Coalition; Lanakila Mangauil, executive director, Hawaiian Cultural Center of Hamakua; Hector Valenzuela, Vegetable Crops Extension Specialist, UH Manoa; Ku Kahakalau, indigenous educator, Waipio Valley; Nalei Kahakalau, traditional kalo planter, Waipio Valley; Jason Bradshaw, Hawaii Democratic Party Labor Caucus, Chair; George Kahumoku, Native Hawaiian planter of over 300 varieties of fruits, veggies, laau lapaau herbs and teas, rancher of cattle, sheep, goats chickens and ducks, cultural practitioner, five-time Grammy winner; Kealia Farms dba Kahumoku Farms, Lahaina, Maui; Samuel and Tyrell Kapoi, SK Global Inc. – Kalo Bombs, ‘Ohana O Hāloa, Puea, Waianae; Nalani Kaneakua, Limu Farmer/Koʻolau Limu Restoration Project, Anahola, Kauai; Kapena and Ku‘ulei Worden, Worden ‘Aina Farm, Waianae; Lana Olson, Hawaii Democratic Party Environment Caucus Chair; Jeff McKnight, Hawaii Democratic Party Environment Caucus Secretary; Yoshito L’Hote, executive director, ‘Aina Hookupu o Kilauea, Kauai; Meleana Judd-Cox, farm manager, Waihuena Farm, Oahu; Koohan Paik-Mander, Pacific Earth Institute, Hamakua, Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, kumu and community leader, Oahu; Hawaii Ulu Producers Cooperative (over 90 farms), Hawaii Island; Jenny Pell, Board member of Food Security Hawaii, and Project manager of ‘Ohana Gardens, Maui; Bryan and Natalie Mesa, De La Mesa Farms, Waimanalo, Kristine Kubat, president, Recycle Hawaii, Hilo; Ikuko Kay Kurata, farmer and beekeeper, Hawaii Makoa, LLC, Hamakua; Steve Dias, farmer/rancher, Dias Farm and Ranch, Hamakua; Anna Maria Kapua, farmer/rancher, Dias Farm and Ranch, Hamakua; Robert Kapua, farmer/rancher, Dias Farm and Ranch, Hamakua; Colehour Bondera, farmer of Kanalani Ohana Farm certified organic, Board of Directors of Kona Coffee Farmers Association President, Board of Directors of American Origin Products Association Board Member of Kona County Farm Bureau; Bruce Corker, farmer of Rancho Aloha organic coffee farm; Chet Gardiner, Cassandra Farms, Honomalino, vice president of Kona Coffee Farmers Association and member of Farmers and Ranchers for a Green New Deal; Ikaika Hussey, UNITE HERE Local 5 organizer, founder of ‘Iliʻili, a multi-stakeholder cooperative working on strengthening Hawaii’s economy through investments in decarbonization, food security and smarter urbanism, Kalihi, Oahu; Leilani Lindsey-Kaapuni, president of Hui Aloha ʻĀina; Lisa Hinano Rey, Agroforestry Farmer, Policy Entrepreneur, STEM Educator, Windward Community College, Oahu; Janine Holstein, farmer/owner, Maui Majesty, Kula, Maui; Dash Kuhr, Starseed Ranch, Kohala, Hawaii Island, Becky Gardner, candidate for House District 20, St. Louis Heights, Palolo, Maunalani Heights, Wilhelmina Rise, Kaimuki; Jeremy Hillstrom, True Leaf Farms Inc., Moloaa, Kauai; Bradford Ikemanu Tin Cheong Lum, Kumu Hula and Kahu, Halau Hula O Ikemanu, Honolulu; Bart Dame, Democratic National Committeeman for Hawaii; Fern Anuenue Holland, Kauai; Shannon Schultz, BEEing Aloha Honey Co., Hawaii Island; Carl McKinney, Farmer, Hawaii Island Goat Dairy, Honokaa; Kim Coco Iwamoto, Enlightened Energy, LLC; Rev. M. Kalani Souza, cultural practitioner, Paauilo; Raymond Catania, labor advocate, Kauai; Ana Nawahine-Kahoʻopiʻi, Kumu hula, DHHL beneficiary, backyard farming design, Kupuna Council of Aloha Aina Party; Blake Watson, Regenerative farmer and organic land manager, Glenwood, Hawaii Island; Maritez Libed, farmer, Tess Garden, Paauilo, Hawaii Island; Lori Beach, Executive Manager, Hamakua Agricultural Cooperative; Yuri Zhuraw, Farmer, Food Forest Farm, Honokaa; Nancy Redfeather, farmer, Kawanui Farm, Honalo, Hawaii Island; Aunty Maxine Kahaʻulelio, Pastoral leaseholder, rancher, DHHL beneficiary, Kupuna Council of Aloha Aina Party; Albert Kahoʻopiʻi Jr., pastoral rancher, farmer, vertical growing designs, DHHL beneficiary; Ponoʻi Kahoʻopiʻi, farmer, vertical growing designs, DHHL beneficiary; Katy Benjamin, Barenaba Farm, Hiio; Daniela Spoto Kittinger, director of Anti-Hunger Initiatives, Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice; Fiona Fong Weingartner, School Garden Educator, Honokaa; Tanya Yamanaka Aynessazian, Backyard farmer, Keaau, Hawaii Island; Jess Sobocinski, FoodCorps Hawaii Program Manager, Michael Manor, farmer, Mother Nature’s Miracle, Hamakua; Laura Markham, Big Island Creamery, Waimea, Hawaii Island; Kaitlyn Jacobs, Legislative Coordinator, Surfrider Foundation, Oahu chapter; Young Progressives Demanding Action, Honolulu; Henry Curtis, Life of the Land, Oahu; Axel Kratel, Carbon-capture regenerative farmer, Hilo; Tina Grandinetti, Hawaii Peace and Justice, UH Manoa; Joshua Cooper, Hawaii Institute for Human Rights, Kapahulu, Oahu, Noel Kent, Department of Ethnic Studies, UH Manoa; Thayne Taylor, Kauai Sea Farm, Kalaheo; Gerald Klappert, Farmer, Wailuku, Maui; Jack Lockwood, Puhau St. Farmers League, Hilo; Mille Kohl, Haiku, Maui; Michael deYcaza, Honolulu; Luella Nohea Crutcher, Waawaa, Oahu; Mark Chavez, climate justice advocate, Oahu; Lori Adolewski, Kaneohe, Oahu; Eric Bowman, Hamakua; Tina Wildberger, House District 11 Representative, South Maui.
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
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"WHAT WILL BE HAWAI`IʻS NEW #1 INDUSTRY?"
It Was Tourism For Decades.
But Because Of Covid-19 There Will Now Be A New Normal.
The New #1 Industry Is Something Anyone Can Do.
Watch To See What It Is & How You Can Help Create A Hawai`i Economy That Works For Everyone.
Then Share This Video Today With Your Family & Everyone You Know.
THE FREE HAWAI`I BROADCASTING NETWORK
"WHAT WILL BE HAWAI`IʻS NEW #1 INDUSTRY?"
It Was Tourism For Decades.
But Because Of Covid-19 There Will Now Be A New Normal.
The New #1 Industry Is Something Anyone Can Do.
Watch To See What It Is & How You Can Help Create A Hawai`i Economy That Works For Everyone.
Then Share This Video Today With Your Family & Everyone You Know.
Thursday, June 13, 2019
STARVATION - ONLY THREE DAYS AWAY IN HAWAI`I
Big Island Now - May 21, 2019
Hilo (population 45,648) has the priciest groceries of any American city. Hawai‘i is known for having a high cost of living, but with such a great climate for agriculture, why don’t we produce enough food to affordably sustain our population?
The Problem
Janelle Saneishi, public information officer of the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture, informed us that an estimated 3,000 tons (6 million pounds) of food are imported on a daily basis, according to the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) at a cost of more than $3 billion dollars per year.
Part of the reason food is so expensive is because importers and producers have to increase prices to account for having nearly a third of the food that is imported spoils due to the hot, humid climate before it reaches the shelves. And climate change has the potential to raise costs even more in upcoming years. In addition, at least half of the seafood we consume comes from the mainland.
Surprisingly, Hawai‘i’s top agriculture export isn’t meant for consumption, including seeds (about half of which are genetically engineered, according to the Hawai‘i DOA). Seed exports were more than twice as valuable as our No. 2 export, macadamia nuts, followed by cattle and coffee.
But not all seed crops in Hawai‘i are genetically engineered (GE). About half of all seed crops grown in the state are conventional crops. GE seed crops are not grown on the Island of Hawai‘i.
You would think, given the markup cost of imported food, we would be able to produce our locally for less money—but we don’t. The Hawai‘i DOA explained that farmers may be discouraged to produce more because there is a bigger profit margin in producing less.
“Hawai‘i has about 1.135 million acres statewide designated as agricultural lands (catch-all),” Saneishi shared with Big Island Now. “These lands include gulches, ravines and steep terrains that are not suitable for growing crops. The 2017 agriculture census estimated total harvested cropland in Hawai‘i at 84,767 acres. Additionally, property rights and free enterprise in the Hawai‘i/U.S. permit farmers and ranchers to freely choose how much to produce or not produce.
Usually, they are motivated to provide more, with higher market prices and higher profits. Government cannot dictate that farmers grow more food. Additionally, the law of supply rules that a higher quantity of supply produced will lower market price with constant demand and thereby lowering profits to farmers....”
How You Can Help
When evaluating the importance of “eating local,” residents should be aware that currently, if a natural disaster were to occur and barges were to stop, it is estimated there would be only three days worth of food left on the shelves in local grocery stores.
Local grocery stores like KTA are also trying to encourage more people to buy local to increase demand and help motivate local farmers. KTA Super Stores Executive Vice President Derek Kurisu, told Big Island Now, “We advertise a lot in our print ads, radio, store signs and speeches to various organizations and classrooms. The emphasis is to promote locally grown or manufactured products. Our private label, Mountain Apple Brand, consists of locally grown or manufactured products.”
Many fruits and vegetables are actually cost-competitive with imported produce. UH found that 80% of our tomatoes and all of our watercress are produced locally.
According to the Hawai‘i DOA, consumers can be thrifty shopper while supporting local products by making sure to purchase watermelons, mangoes, avocados, apple bananas, dragon fruits, cabbages, Mānoa lettuce, basil, sweet potatoes and macadamia nuts that are produced locally.
Kurisu told Big Island Now that at KTA, “95% of our leafy vegetables in the produce department are locally grown; 100% of our papayas, pineapples and bananas are locally grown; 100% of the melons are purchased locally when in season. Our pumpkins are locally grown during Halloween… In the produce department, we try to support local first.
Forty-five percent of our local beef sales are local grass-fed beef; 5% of our pork sales are local and 60% of our seafood sales are from local waters. We import frozen seafood like shrimps, butterfish, etc., due to the lack of supply. About 65% of our fresh milk sales were from local dairy before the closing of Hāmākua Dairy and problems with Clover Leaf dairy in Kohala. Today, local milk makes up only about 20% of KTA’s fresh milk sales. Currently, we are working with Clover Leaf to improve our milk supply, so I am confident that within the next three months, it will go back to 65%.“
Another way to encourage food sustainability on our islands is by substituting your starches such as wheat and rice for varieties that can be produced locally, like taro and breadfruit, which sustained ancient Hawaiians....
Big Island Now - May 21, 2019
Hilo (population 45,648) has the priciest groceries of any American city. Hawai‘i is known for having a high cost of living, but with such a great climate for agriculture, why don’t we produce enough food to affordably sustain our population?
The Problem
Janelle Saneishi, public information officer of the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture, informed us that an estimated 3,000 tons (6 million pounds) of food are imported on a daily basis, according to the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) at a cost of more than $3 billion dollars per year.
Part of the reason food is so expensive is because importers and producers have to increase prices to account for having nearly a third of the food that is imported spoils due to the hot, humid climate before it reaches the shelves. And climate change has the potential to raise costs even more in upcoming years. In addition, at least half of the seafood we consume comes from the mainland.
Surprisingly, Hawai‘i’s top agriculture export isn’t meant for consumption, including seeds (about half of which are genetically engineered, according to the Hawai‘i DOA). Seed exports were more than twice as valuable as our No. 2 export, macadamia nuts, followed by cattle and coffee.
But not all seed crops in Hawai‘i are genetically engineered (GE). About half of all seed crops grown in the state are conventional crops. GE seed crops are not grown on the Island of Hawai‘i.
You would think, given the markup cost of imported food, we would be able to produce our locally for less money—but we don’t. The Hawai‘i DOA explained that farmers may be discouraged to produce more because there is a bigger profit margin in producing less.
“Hawai‘i has about 1.135 million acres statewide designated as agricultural lands (catch-all),” Saneishi shared with Big Island Now. “These lands include gulches, ravines and steep terrains that are not suitable for growing crops. The 2017 agriculture census estimated total harvested cropland in Hawai‘i at 84,767 acres. Additionally, property rights and free enterprise in the Hawai‘i/U.S. permit farmers and ranchers to freely choose how much to produce or not produce.
Usually, they are motivated to provide more, with higher market prices and higher profits. Government cannot dictate that farmers grow more food. Additionally, the law of supply rules that a higher quantity of supply produced will lower market price with constant demand and thereby lowering profits to farmers....”
How You Can Help
When evaluating the importance of “eating local,” residents should be aware that currently, if a natural disaster were to occur and barges were to stop, it is estimated there would be only three days worth of food left on the shelves in local grocery stores.
Local grocery stores like KTA are also trying to encourage more people to buy local to increase demand and help motivate local farmers. KTA Super Stores Executive Vice President Derek Kurisu, told Big Island Now, “We advertise a lot in our print ads, radio, store signs and speeches to various organizations and classrooms. The emphasis is to promote locally grown or manufactured products. Our private label, Mountain Apple Brand, consists of locally grown or manufactured products.”
Many fruits and vegetables are actually cost-competitive with imported produce. UH found that 80% of our tomatoes and all of our watercress are produced locally.
According to the Hawai‘i DOA, consumers can be thrifty shopper while supporting local products by making sure to purchase watermelons, mangoes, avocados, apple bananas, dragon fruits, cabbages, Mānoa lettuce, basil, sweet potatoes and macadamia nuts that are produced locally.
Kurisu told Big Island Now that at KTA, “95% of our leafy vegetables in the produce department are locally grown; 100% of our papayas, pineapples and bananas are locally grown; 100% of the melons are purchased locally when in season. Our pumpkins are locally grown during Halloween… In the produce department, we try to support local first.
Forty-five percent of our local beef sales are local grass-fed beef; 5% of our pork sales are local and 60% of our seafood sales are from local waters. We import frozen seafood like shrimps, butterfish, etc., due to the lack of supply. About 65% of our fresh milk sales were from local dairy before the closing of Hāmākua Dairy and problems with Clover Leaf dairy in Kohala. Today, local milk makes up only about 20% of KTA’s fresh milk sales. Currently, we are working with Clover Leaf to improve our milk supply, so I am confident that within the next three months, it will go back to 65%.“
Another way to encourage food sustainability on our islands is by substituting your starches such as wheat and rice for varieties that can be produced locally, like taro and breadfruit, which sustained ancient Hawaiians....
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
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"CAN HAWAI`I REALLY SAVE THE WORLD?"
Would You Believe It If We Told You The Answer Is Yes?
Because Of Recent Findings, Weʻre Not The Only One Saying It Anymore.
Now A Major Study Not Only Agrees, But Also Describes How It Can Be Done.
Watch This To See For Yourself & The Most Important Way To Make It Happen.
Then Share This Video Today With Your Family & Everyone You Know.
THE FREE HAWAI`I BROADCASTING NETWORK
"CAN HAWAI`I REALLY SAVE THE WORLD?"
Would You Believe It If We Told You The Answer Is Yes?
Because Of Recent Findings, Weʻre Not The Only One Saying It Anymore.
Now A Major Study Not Only Agrees, But Also Describes How It Can Be Done.
Watch This To See For Yourself & The Most Important Way To Make It Happen.
Then Share This Video Today With Your Family & Everyone You Know.
Sunday, October 28, 2018
GROWING PLANTS & PEOPLE ON “VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`IʻS FUTURE"
"The Magic In MA`O - A Visit With Cheryse Kaui Sana"
Cheryse Kaui Sana knew two things. One, she wanted to go to college and two, there wasnʻt a lot of opportunity for her to do so. Then she heard about MA`O Organic Farms which pays college tuition for its employees. Not only did Cheryse end up working there and going to college, but today sheʻs the MA`O Organic Farms manager. Donʻt miss our tour of MA`O Organic Farms as Cheryse shows us how they not only grow incredible organic food, but also amazing people - Watch It Here
MONDAY, October 29th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 54
MONDAY, October 29th At 4:30 PM & FRIDAY, November 2nd At 2:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
NEW! - Now More Na Leo O Hawai`i Air Dates -
TUESDAY, October 30th At 11:00 AM & SATURDAY, November 3rd At 8:30 AM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 54
TUESDAY, October 30th At 7:30 PM, THURSDAY, November 1st At 7:30 PM & SATURDAY, November 3rd At 5:30 PM – Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
Sneak Peek! -
"Donʻt Ignore Our Culture - A Visit With Kalaniakea Wilson"
Hawaiian cultural practitioner and activist Kalaniakea Wilson has seen many times when Hawaiian cultural values have been ignored in Hawai`i, but none so blatant as when the University of Hawai`i attempted to patent taro, which is the staple food of Hawaiians and considered sacred. We spent an afternoon with Kalaniakea at an ahu or sacred altar which was built right outside the UH presidentʻs office that quickly became the focal point of this struggle. There he explained why kalo, or taro is special to Hawaiians and showed us the deep cultural significance of the ahu and itʻs surrounding plants. Donʻt miss our fascinating visit with Kalaniakea to see why Hawai`iʻs cultural and historical values are more important than ever to all of us today - Watch It Here
FRIDAY, November 2nd At 8:00 PM & SATURDAY, November 3rd At 5:30 PM – O`ahu - `Olelo, Channel 53
Now you can become a fan of Voices Of Truth on Facebook by clicking Here and see behind the scenes photos of our shows and a whole lot more.
Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.
Voices Of Truth now airs on local access stations in over 90 cities across the US and throughout the world. Check your local listings.
For news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
Please share our Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network videos with friends and colleagues. That's how we grow. Mahalo.
"The Magic In MA`O - A Visit With Cheryse Kaui Sana"
Cheryse Kaui Sana knew two things. One, she wanted to go to college and two, there wasnʻt a lot of opportunity for her to do so. Then she heard about MA`O Organic Farms which pays college tuition for its employees. Not only did Cheryse end up working there and going to college, but today sheʻs the MA`O Organic Farms manager. Donʻt miss our tour of MA`O Organic Farms as Cheryse shows us how they not only grow incredible organic food, but also amazing people - Watch It Here
MONDAY, October 29th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 54
MONDAY, October 29th At 4:30 PM & FRIDAY, November 2nd At 2:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
NEW! - Now More Na Leo O Hawai`i Air Dates -
TUESDAY, October 30th At 11:00 AM & SATURDAY, November 3rd At 8:30 AM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 54
TUESDAY, October 30th At 7:30 PM, THURSDAY, November 1st At 7:30 PM & SATURDAY, November 3rd At 5:30 PM – Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
Sneak Peek! -
"Donʻt Ignore Our Culture - A Visit With Kalaniakea Wilson"
Hawaiian cultural practitioner and activist Kalaniakea Wilson has seen many times when Hawaiian cultural values have been ignored in Hawai`i, but none so blatant as when the University of Hawai`i attempted to patent taro, which is the staple food of Hawaiians and considered sacred. We spent an afternoon with Kalaniakea at an ahu or sacred altar which was built right outside the UH presidentʻs office that quickly became the focal point of this struggle. There he explained why kalo, or taro is special to Hawaiians and showed us the deep cultural significance of the ahu and itʻs surrounding plants. Donʻt miss our fascinating visit with Kalaniakea to see why Hawai`iʻs cultural and historical values are more important than ever to all of us today - Watch It Here
FRIDAY, November 2nd At 8:00 PM & SATURDAY, November 3rd At 5:30 PM – O`ahu - `Olelo, Channel 53
Now you can become a fan of Voices Of Truth on Facebook by clicking Here and see behind the scenes photos of our shows and a whole lot more.
Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.
Voices Of Truth now airs on local access stations in over 90 cities across the US and throughout the world. Check your local listings.
For news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
Please share our Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network videos with friends and colleagues. That's how we grow. Mahalo.
Monday, October 22, 2018
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Sunday, October 21, 2018
THE MAGIC IN MA`O ON “VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`IʻS FUTURE"
"The Magic In MA`O - A Visit With Cheryse Kaui Sana"
Cheryse Kaui Sana knew two things. One, she wanted to go to college and two, there wasnʻt a lot of opportunity for her to do so. Then she heard about MA`O Organic Farms which pays college tuition for its employees. Not only did Cheryse end up working there and going to college, but today sheʻs the MA`O Organic Farms manager. Donʻt miss our tour of MA`O Organic Farms as Cheryse shows us how they not only grow incredible organic food, but also amazing people - Watch It Here
MONDAY, October 22nd At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 54
MONDAY, October 22nd At 5:30 PM & FRIDAY, October 26th At 3:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
NEW! - Now More Na Leo O Hawai`i Air Dates -
TUESDAY, October 23rd At 11:00 AM & SATURDAY, October 27th At 8:00 AM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 54
TUESDAY, October 23rd At 7:30 PM, THURSDAY, October 25th At 7:30 PM & SATURDAY, October 27th At 5:30 PM – Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, October 27th At 5:30 PM – O`ahu - `Olelo, Channel 53
Now you can become a fan of Voices Of Truth on Facebook by clicking Here and see behind the scenes photos of our shows and a whole lot more.
Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.
Voices Of Truth now airs on local access stations in over 90 cities across the US and throughout the world. Check your local listings.
For news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
Please share our Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network videos with friends and colleagues. That's how we grow. Mahalo.
"The Magic In MA`O - A Visit With Cheryse Kaui Sana"
Cheryse Kaui Sana knew two things. One, she wanted to go to college and two, there wasnʻt a lot of opportunity for her to do so. Then she heard about MA`O Organic Farms which pays college tuition for its employees. Not only did Cheryse end up working there and going to college, but today sheʻs the MA`O Organic Farms manager. Donʻt miss our tour of MA`O Organic Farms as Cheryse shows us how they not only grow incredible organic food, but also amazing people - Watch It Here
MONDAY, October 22nd At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 54
MONDAY, October 22nd At 5:30 PM & FRIDAY, October 26th At 3:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
NEW! - Now More Na Leo O Hawai`i Air Dates -
TUESDAY, October 23rd At 11:00 AM & SATURDAY, October 27th At 8:00 AM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 54
TUESDAY, October 23rd At 7:30 PM, THURSDAY, October 25th At 7:30 PM & SATURDAY, October 27th At 5:30 PM – Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, October 27th At 5:30 PM – O`ahu - `Olelo, Channel 53
Now you can become a fan of Voices Of Truth on Facebook by clicking Here and see behind the scenes photos of our shows and a whole lot more.
Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.
Voices Of Truth now airs on local access stations in over 90 cities across the US and throughout the world. Check your local listings.
For news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
Please share our Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network videos with friends and colleagues. That's how we grow. Mahalo.
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
FREE HAWAI`I TV
THE FREE HAWAI`I BROADCASTING NETWORK
"KAUA`I - WE HAVE A PROBLEM"
Not Everyone In Hawai`i Has Their Head In The Sand Regarding Tourism, Crowding & Sustainability.
Recently Some On Kaua`i Realized They Have A Big Problem.
Now Theyʻve Come Up With A Plan To Help Solve It.
Watch Our Report To Find Out Who It Is & Why This Might Be The Beginning Of Something Big.
Then Share This Video Today With Your Family & Everyone You Know.
THE FREE HAWAI`I BROADCASTING NETWORK
"KAUA`I - WE HAVE A PROBLEM"
Not Everyone In Hawai`i Has Their Head In The Sand Regarding Tourism, Crowding & Sustainability.
Recently Some On Kaua`i Realized They Have A Big Problem.
Now Theyʻve Come Up With A Plan To Help Solve It.
Watch Our Report To Find Out Who It Is & Why This Might Be The Beginning Of Something Big.
Then Share This Video Today With Your Family & Everyone You Know.
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
FREE HAWAI`I TV
THE FREE HAWAI`I BROADCASTING NETWORK
"CAN STARVATION BE PREVENTED IN HAWAI`I?"
A Recent Report Says By 2050 The US Will Not Be Able To Feed Itʻs Own People.
What Will Happen To Hawai`i Where Food Is Imported From The US?
Are There Ways To Prevent Hawai`i Becoming A Food Hostage?
Watch This For Three Things Hawai`i Can Do To Become Food Sovereign.
Then Share This Video Today With Your Family & Everyone You Know.
THE FREE HAWAI`I BROADCASTING NETWORK
"CAN STARVATION BE PREVENTED IN HAWAI`I?"
A Recent Report Says By 2050 The US Will Not Be Able To Feed Itʻs Own People.
What Will Happen To Hawai`i Where Food Is Imported From The US?
Are There Ways To Prevent Hawai`i Becoming A Food Hostage?
Watch This For Three Things Hawai`i Can Do To Become Food Sovereign.
Then Share This Video Today With Your Family & Everyone You Know.
Thursday, September 06, 2018
HAWAI`I FOOD THREAT IS REAL - START PLANNING NOW
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - July 10, 2018 - By Keoni Dudley
What is Hawaii’s very best-kept secret?
No one is telling that our million people will be starving by 2050 if we aren’t growing all of our food locally by then.
While our attention is focused on problems of the world today, we really need to focus on the world’s population explosion and the devastating effect it will soon begin having on Hawaii.
The world’s population took 2½ million years to reach 2 billion people in 1940. Forty years later, that had doubled to 4 billion people. Now 40 years later, it has almost doubled again.
As US Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdu - “Today, we need to feed some 7 billion people (worldwide). By the year 2050, that population will swell to 9.5 billion. To put the demand for food into perspective, we are going to have to double our (worldwide) production between now and 2050.”
That’s a pretty big order. Too big. The United Nations predicts that by 2050, we will have 371 million people with insufficient food. That’s more people than the entire population of the United States.
But mainland America will provide for us, right? Wrong. America is struggling. In the 1990s, it went from a large exporter of food to a net importer today. America also has the world’s seventh-fastest growing population.
Each year, America uses more water to grow more food. All three of America’s largest aquifers are being depleted beyond possible replenishing. The Ogallala Aquifer which runs under our entire central bread basket — from North Dakota to Texas — dropped another foot last year alone. It has lost 60 percent of its water in 60 years. Do the math. In 40 years, it will be dry. America won’t be able to take care of mainlanders, let alone take care of us.
Much of the world is in far worse shape. No one is pointing out that almost every current war in the world is about food for starving people.
Clearly, by mid-century there will be little food anywhere for Hawaii to import, and what is available will be too costly for us to afford. Today Hawaii imports roughly 90 percent of our food.
But our need to produce that 90 percent of our food locally in just 30 years, drastically understates the far greater problem we really face. Our state Department of Business and Economic Development and Tourism recently stated that by 2045 our 1.1 million people will grow to 1.65 million. For every two mouths to feed today, there will be three.
Since we grow 10 percent of our food today, we have thought that we need to produce nine times that by 2050. But with the new DBEDT population projection, in just 25 years we must produce 15 times what we grow now — an absolutely gargantuan task.
If we don’t create a true agricultural revolution NOW, by mid-century, hundreds of thousands of us and our descendants will be desperately hungry, and warring among ourselves for food.
We must wake up and start moving, refocusing our society, recasting our goals. Food production must become our fastest growing industry. We need an explosion of farming. And it must start now.
We need a major push to attract young people to farming, and to greatly expand high school and college programs to train them. We need to open up former sugar and pineapple lands for new farmers. We need to stop all housing development on currently active farmland. We need cattle ranches, dairies, piggeries, and chicken farms. And we need to raise the various foods for all those animals. We need farm equipment stores, and food processing plants. There is good money in farming, and good money in all these businesses.
We can starve, or we can have a great future. Let the revolution begin!
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - July 10, 2018 - By Keoni Dudley
What is Hawaii’s very best-kept secret?
No one is telling that our million people will be starving by 2050 if we aren’t growing all of our food locally by then.
While our attention is focused on problems of the world today, we really need to focus on the world’s population explosion and the devastating effect it will soon begin having on Hawaii.
The world’s population took 2½ million years to reach 2 billion people in 1940. Forty years later, that had doubled to 4 billion people. Now 40 years later, it has almost doubled again.
As US Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdu - “Today, we need to feed some 7 billion people (worldwide). By the year 2050, that population will swell to 9.5 billion. To put the demand for food into perspective, we are going to have to double our (worldwide) production between now and 2050.”
That’s a pretty big order. Too big. The United Nations predicts that by 2050, we will have 371 million people with insufficient food. That’s more people than the entire population of the United States.
But mainland America will provide for us, right? Wrong. America is struggling. In the 1990s, it went from a large exporter of food to a net importer today. America also has the world’s seventh-fastest growing population.
Each year, America uses more water to grow more food. All three of America’s largest aquifers are being depleted beyond possible replenishing. The Ogallala Aquifer which runs under our entire central bread basket — from North Dakota to Texas — dropped another foot last year alone. It has lost 60 percent of its water in 60 years. Do the math. In 40 years, it will be dry. America won’t be able to take care of mainlanders, let alone take care of us.
Much of the world is in far worse shape. No one is pointing out that almost every current war in the world is about food for starving people.
Clearly, by mid-century there will be little food anywhere for Hawaii to import, and what is available will be too costly for us to afford. Today Hawaii imports roughly 90 percent of our food.
But our need to produce that 90 percent of our food locally in just 30 years, drastically understates the far greater problem we really face. Our state Department of Business and Economic Development and Tourism recently stated that by 2045 our 1.1 million people will grow to 1.65 million. For every two mouths to feed today, there will be three.
Since we grow 10 percent of our food today, we have thought that we need to produce nine times that by 2050. But with the new DBEDT population projection, in just 25 years we must produce 15 times what we grow now — an absolutely gargantuan task.
If we don’t create a true agricultural revolution NOW, by mid-century, hundreds of thousands of us and our descendants will be desperately hungry, and warring among ourselves for food.
We must wake up and start moving, refocusing our society, recasting our goals. Food production must become our fastest growing industry. We need an explosion of farming. And it must start now.
We need a major push to attract young people to farming, and to greatly expand high school and college programs to train them. We need to open up former sugar and pineapple lands for new farmers. We need to stop all housing development on currently active farmland. We need cattle ranches, dairies, piggeries, and chicken farms. And we need to raise the various foods for all those animals. We need farm equipment stores, and food processing plants. There is good money in farming, and good money in all these businesses.
We can starve, or we can have a great future. Let the revolution begin!
Wednesday, September 05, 2018
FREE HAWAI`I TV
THE FREE HAWAI`I BROADCASTING NETWORK
"ARE YOU READY TO STARVE?"
What Would Happen If Cargo Ships Filled With Food Stopped Coming To Hawai`i?
Would Hawai`iʻs People & Government Be Ready?
Think Such A Scenario Would Be Impossible As Long As The US Is Here?
Watch This For The Surprising Answer & To Learn What The Honolulu Star-Advertiser Calls “Hawai`iʻs Very Best Kept Secret.”
Then Share This Video Today With Your Family & Everyone You Know.
THE FREE HAWAI`I BROADCASTING NETWORK
"ARE YOU READY TO STARVE?"
What Would Happen If Cargo Ships Filled With Food Stopped Coming To Hawai`i?
Would Hawai`iʻs People & Government Be Ready?
Think Such A Scenario Would Be Impossible As Long As The US Is Here?
Watch This For The Surprising Answer & To Learn What The Honolulu Star-Advertiser Calls “Hawai`iʻs Very Best Kept Secret.”
Then Share This Video Today With Your Family & Everyone You Know.
Sunday, January 11, 2015
ABLE TO BE SUSTAINABLE ON “VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`IʻS FUTURE"
"Enough For Everyone - A Visit With Glenn Martinez“
Once upon a time, before western contact, Hawai`i grew all its own food. Yet today, 92% of all food is imported. Glenn Martinez of Olomana Gardens wants to help change that. Join us in our visit with Glenn and see for yourself the remarkable and sustainable food growing systems Olomana Gardens uses for everything from backyards to large scale farms. Youʻll see why this magical place really is the future - Watch It Here
MONDAY, January 12th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
MONDAY, January 12th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, January 16th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
TUESDAY, January 13th At 7:30 PM, THURSDAY, January 15th At 7:30 PM & SATURDAY, January 17th At 8:00 PM - Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
Now you can become a fan of Voices Of Truth on Facebook by clicking Here and see behind the scenes photos of our shows and a whole lot more.
Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.
Voices Of Truth now airs on local access stations in over 90 cities across the US and throughout the world. Check your local listings.
If you support our issues on the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network, please email this to a friend to help us continue.
For news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
Please share our Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network videos with friends and colleagues. That's how we grow. Mahalo.
"Enough For Everyone - A Visit With Glenn Martinez“
Once upon a time, before western contact, Hawai`i grew all its own food. Yet today, 92% of all food is imported. Glenn Martinez of Olomana Gardens wants to help change that. Join us in our visit with Glenn and see for yourself the remarkable and sustainable food growing systems Olomana Gardens uses for everything from backyards to large scale farms. Youʻll see why this magical place really is the future - Watch It Here
MONDAY, January 12th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
MONDAY, January 12th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, January 16th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
TUESDAY, January 13th At 7:30 PM, THURSDAY, January 15th At 7:30 PM & SATURDAY, January 17th At 8:00 PM - Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
Now you can become a fan of Voices Of Truth on Facebook by clicking Here and see behind the scenes photos of our shows and a whole lot more.
Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.
Voices Of Truth now airs on local access stations in over 90 cities across the US and throughout the world. Check your local listings.
If you support our issues on the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network, please email this to a friend to help us continue.
For news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
Please share our Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network videos with friends and colleagues. That's how we grow. Mahalo.
Monday, January 05, 2015
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Sunday, January 04, 2015
HEʻS SHREWD ABOUT FOOD ON “VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`IʻS FUTURE"
"Enough For Everyone - A Visit With Glenn Martinez“
Once upon a time, before western contact, Hawai`i grew all its own food. Yet today, 92% of all food is imported. Glenn Martinez of Olomana Gardens wants to help change that. Join us in our visit with Glenn and see for yourself the remarkable and sustainable food growing systems Olomana Gardens uses for everything from backyards to large scale farms. Youʻll see why this magical place really is the future - Watch It Here
MONDAY, January 5th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
MONDAY, January 5th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, January 9th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
TUESDAY, January 6th At 7:30 PM, THURSDAY, January 8th At 7:30 PM & SATURDAY, January 10th At 8:00 PM - Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, January 10th At 5:30 PM – O`ahu - `Olelo, Channel 53
Now you can become a fan of Voices Of Truth on Facebook by clicking Here and see behind the scenes photos of our shows and a whole lot more.
Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.
Voices Of Truth now airs on local access stations in over 90 cities across the US and throughout the world. Check your local listings.
If you support our issues on the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network, please email this to a friend to help us continue.
For news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
Please share our Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network videos with friends and colleagues. That's how we grow. Mahalo.
"Enough For Everyone - A Visit With Glenn Martinez“
Once upon a time, before western contact, Hawai`i grew all its own food. Yet today, 92% of all food is imported. Glenn Martinez of Olomana Gardens wants to help change that. Join us in our visit with Glenn and see for yourself the remarkable and sustainable food growing systems Olomana Gardens uses for everything from backyards to large scale farms. Youʻll see why this magical place really is the future - Watch It Here
MONDAY, January 5th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
MONDAY, January 5th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, January 9th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
TUESDAY, January 6th At 7:30 PM, THURSDAY, January 8th At 7:30 PM & SATURDAY, January 10th At 8:00 PM - Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, January 10th At 5:30 PM – O`ahu - `Olelo, Channel 53
Now you can become a fan of Voices Of Truth on Facebook by clicking Here and see behind the scenes photos of our shows and a whole lot more.
Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.
Voices Of Truth now airs on local access stations in over 90 cities across the US and throughout the world. Check your local listings.
If you support our issues on the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network, please email this to a friend to help us continue.
For news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
Please share our Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network videos with friends and colleagues. That's how we grow. Mahalo.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
HAS THE ILLEGAL U.S. OCCUPATION
OF HAWAI`I WORKED?
Before western civilization arrived in Hawai`i, no food was imported for thousands of years.
All food was grown within Hawai`i and sustained a population roughly equivalent to what it is today.
Yet 92% of all food is imported today and sold at prices no one can afford.
Now the number of food stamp recipients in Hawai`i has nearly doubled over the last six years.
In raw numbers, thatʻs a jump from 89,646 people in June 2007 to 189,855 in June 2013, according to the Hawai`i Department of Human Services.
OF HAWAI`I WORKED?
Before western civilization arrived in Hawai`i, no food was imported for thousands of years.
All food was grown within Hawai`i and sustained a population roughly equivalent to what it is today.
Yet 92% of all food is imported today and sold at prices no one can afford.
Now the number of food stamp recipients in Hawai`i has nearly doubled over the last six years.
In raw numbers, thatʻs a jump from 89,646 people in June 2007 to 189,855 in June 2013, according to the Hawai`i Department of Human Services.
Monday, May 26, 2014
HAS THE ILLEGAL U.S. OCCUPATION
OF HAWAI`I WORKED?
Before western civilization arrived in Hawai`i, no food was imported for thousands of years.
All food was grown within Hawai`i and sustained a population roughly equivalent to what it is today.
Yet 92% of all food is imported today and sold at prices no one can afford.
Now the number of food stamp recipients in Hawai`i has nearly doubled over the last six years.
In raw numbers, thatʻs a jump from 89,646 people in June 2007 to 189,855 in June 2013, according to the Hawai`i Department of Human Services.
OF HAWAI`I WORKED?
Before western civilization arrived in Hawai`i, no food was imported for thousands of years.
All food was grown within Hawai`i and sustained a population roughly equivalent to what it is today.
Yet 92% of all food is imported today and sold at prices no one can afford.
Now the number of food stamp recipients in Hawai`i has nearly doubled over the last six years.
In raw numbers, thatʻs a jump from 89,646 people in June 2007 to 189,855 in June 2013, according to the Hawai`i Department of Human Services.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
FREE HAWAI`I TV
THE FREE HAWAI`I BROADCASTING NETWORK
"QUESTION OBSESSION"
For Another Week We Take A Different Peek At A Question Thatʻs Caused Plenty Of Obsession.
The Question At Hand Is How Much Longer Everyone Can Withstand The Occupation Of The Hawaiian Nation.
This Week We Dig Deep To Find The Cost Has Been Quite Steep.
So Despite The Occupierʻs Claims, Watch This To Discover Their Real Aims.
Then Share This Video With A Friend Today.
THE FREE HAWAI`I BROADCASTING NETWORK
"QUESTION OBSESSION"
For Another Week We Take A Different Peek At A Question Thatʻs Caused Plenty Of Obsession.
The Question At Hand Is How Much Longer Everyone Can Withstand The Occupation Of The Hawaiian Nation.
This Week We Dig Deep To Find The Cost Has Been Quite Steep.
So Despite The Occupierʻs Claims, Watch This To Discover Their Real Aims.
Then Share This Video With A Friend Today.
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