Growing Aloha 'Aina: Culture, Heritage, and Legacy
In conversation with Ku'uipo Garrido of Na Mea Kupono Farm and Learning Center on the north shore of Oahu in Hawaii. Our discussion centers on the preservation and nurturing of the unique culture, heritage, and legacy of growing Kalo and connecting with the land.
SHOW NOTES
Ku’uipo Garrido is the founder of Na Mea Kupono Learning Center (non-profit) and Native Earth LLC (for profit)
We are a 6-acre wetland educational taro patch. Our main crop is kalo. We make poi and kulolo with our kalo and host school groups from pre-school to university-age students and various organizations.
PRODUCTION NOTES
Executive Producer, Host, and Writer: Audra Mulkern
Producers: Joe Mulkern
FFP Theme Song: Written and Performed by Joe Mulkern
Episode Song: Aloha Oe
Written By: Hollie Hammel
Performed By: The Dandelions