On Fallow Ground: Maui's legacy of farming, food and fire with Jade Chihara
Does it take a disaster for a community to find value in local agriculture and food sovereignty? In this episode, Jade Chihara of Maui discusses ‘the politics of home’ regarding indigenous water rights, post-fire disaster relief, and access to food for all.
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JADE CHIHARA
Originally from Lahaina, Maui, Jade has a BA in the Study of Women and Gender with a Concentration in Sustainable Foods from Smith College in Northampton, MA. Former work in ʻaina restoration efforts, community advocacy, and regenerating former sugarcane lands at Kuʻia Agricultural Education Center where we lived the phrase “a rising tide floats all ships”. Other pivotal learning experiences that I am extremely grateful for are my years spent as an intern and volunteer at Nohoʻana Farm.
LINKS:
GoFarm Hawai’i
Noho’ana Farm
Kuʻia Agricultural Education Center
Sources:
Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum
Chronicling America: Historic Newspapers from Hawaiʻi and the U.S.: Sugar Industry,” University of Hawaii at Manoa
The impact of sugar cane cultivation on the economy and society of Hawaii, 1835-1900
Slow Food Ark of Taste: Hawai’ian Ulu
Maui arborist and farmer highlight significance of old growth trees (especially 'ulu) to Lahaina
The importance of traditional Hawaiian food systems after the Lahaina blaze
Maui’s neglected grasslands caused Lahaina fire to grow with deadly speed
ROOTS-TO-REEF: Breadfruit Trees Protect Our Oceans
What happened to the historic 'ulu trees of Lahaina?
Maui faces water rights questions as island continues wildfire recovery
SHOW NOTES
Executive Producer, Host, and Writer: Audra Mulkern
Editor: Joe Mulkern
FFP Theme Song: Written and Performed by : Joe Mulkern
Episode Song one: Kingdom by Wayfair
Episode Song two: Every Time You Say Goodbye by The Dandelions