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Cher Capps leads participants down to her vegetable beds at West Hawaii Farm.

2009-06-08T10:12:23Z

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Cher Capps leads participants down to her vegetable beds at West Hawaii Farm.

Participants were intensely interested in what the farmers had to say.

2009-06-08T10:12:59Z

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Participants were intensely interested in what the farmers had to say.

Gene Nolan advocates for the role of soil and plant health in contributing to human health.

2009-06-08T10:24:27Z

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Gene Nolan advocates for the role of soil and plant health in contributing to human health.

Participants asked Cher Capps about how she grows vegetables organically with less water and no outside fertizer inputs.

2009-06-08T10:27:30Z

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Participants asked Cher Capps about how she grows vegetables organically with less water and no outside fertizer inputs.

Nick Francisco spoke about techniques for cultivating taro on arid lands.

2009-06-08T10:11:58Z

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Nick Francisco spoke about techniques for cultivating taro on arid lands.

Compost piles for recycling on-site nutrients at West Hawaii Farms.

2009-06-08T10:13:36Z

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Compost piles for recycling on-site nutrients at West Hawaii Farms.

Nalani Parlin leads a session to coordinate future networking among participants for homegrown food.

2009-06-08T10:28:31Z

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Nalani Parlin leads a session to coordinate future networking among participants for homegrown food.

Cher Capps explains lessons she has learned over the past 12 years farming this site.

2009-06-08T10:12:59Z

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Cher Capps explains lessons she has learned over the past 12 years farming this site.

Shradesh Bonakdar shows how the farm evolved.

2009-06-08T10:12:08Z

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Shradesh Bonakdar shows how the farm evolved.

Shradesh Bonakdar explains how the vegetable beds were developed.

2009-06-08T10:12:12Z

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Shradesh Bonakdar explains how the vegetable beds were developed.

One of the founders of the farm now called Earth Matters Farm, Shradesh Bonakdar, describes the history of the farm and challenges that were overcome in starting a farm in Ocean View.

2009-06-08T10:12:12Z

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One of the founders of the farm now called Earth Matters Farm, Shradesh Bonakdar, describes the history of the farm and challenges that were overcome in starting a farm in Ocean View.

Participants got to taste fresh greens grown by the farms visited.

2009-06-08T10:13:40Z

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Participants got to taste fresh greens grown by the farms visited.

Forty participants from Ka'u and other parts of the island attended the workshop that took place in Ocean View on Saturday, June 6, 2009.

2009-06-09T04:58:19Z

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Forty participants from Ka'u and other parts of the island attended the workshop that took place in Ocean View on Saturday, June 6, 2009.

Hawaiian Organic Ginger gave away ginger seed and ginger to eat.

2009-03-24T10:56:32Z

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Hawaiian Organic Ginger gave away ginger seed and ginger to eat.

Participants were given perennial vegetable cuttings at the workshop conclusion.

2009-03-24T10:55:22Z

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Participants were given perennial vegetable cuttings at the workshop conclusion.

Kids brought kids for participants to pet.

2009-03-24T10:56:32Z

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Kids brought kids for participants to pet.

Britton explains his plans for additional livestock paddocks for goats and milk cows.

2009-03-24T10:55:50Z

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Britton explains his plans for additional livestock paddocks for goats and milk cows.

Shekinah demonstrates her techniques in the garden.

2009-03-24T10:59:11Z

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Shekinah demonstrates her techniques in the garden.

Participants converse with Keiki Kekipi.

2009-03-24T10:56:23Z

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Participants converse with Keiki Kekipi.

Participants listen intently, many taking notes for future reference.

2009-03-24T10:56:23Z

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Participants listen intently, many taking notes for future reference.

Britton discusses his use of fruit tree and mac nut orchard as livestock pasture.

2009-03-24T10:56:23Z

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Britton discusses his use of fruit tree and mac nut orchard as livestock pasture.

At Milk & Honey Farm, Britton Price presented their poultry and livestock systems.

2009-03-24T11:00:22Z

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At Milk & Honey Farm, Britton Price presented their poultry and livestock systems.

Keiki Kekipi presents his perspective on Hawaiian subsistence agriculture.

2009-03-24T10:56:15Z

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Keiki Kekipi presents his perspective on Hawaiian subsistence agriculture.

Holly Nagasako stands ready to greet participants arriving to the Pahoa workshop at the Pahoa Neighborhood Facility on Sunday, March 22, 2009.

2009-03-24T10:55:22Z

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Holly Nagasako stands ready to greet participants arriving to the Pahoa workshop at the Pahoa Neighborhood Facility on Sunday, March 22, 2009.

Livestock and barn at Milk & Honey.

2009-03-24T11:00:31Z

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Livestock and barn at Milk & Honey.

Bee hives in silvopastoral system.

2009-03-24T10:56:23Z

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Bee hives in silvopastoral system.

One of many production gardens at Milk and Honey Farm.

2009-03-24T10:56:15Z

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One of many production gardens at Milk and Honey Farm.

Entrance to Milk & Honey Farm, the field tour site in Pahoa.

2009-03-24T10:56:15Z

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Entrance to Milk & Honey Farm, the field tour site in Pahoa.

Pua Mendonca enthusiastically portrays cultivation and use of Hawaiian taro.

2009-03-24T10:56:32Z

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Pua Mendonca enthusiastically portrays cultivation and use of Hawaiian taro.

Shekinah explains pros and cons of garden mulch in wet areas.

2009-03-24T11:00:05Z

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Shekinah explains pros and cons of garden mulch in wet areas.

Shekinah Carrillo presents her organic vegetable production and Community Supported Agriculture program.

2009-03-24T10:59:21Z

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Shekinah Carrillo presents her organic vegetable production and Community Supported Agriculture program.

Nancy Redfeather shares decades of gardening experience with workshop participants at the Hawai'i Island Homegrown Food Self-Reliance Workshop at the Imin Center in Holualoa on October 18, 2 ...

2009-03-13T12:05:19Z

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Nancy Redfeather shares decades of gardening experience with workshop participants at the Hawai'i Island Homegrown Food Self-Reliance Workshop at the Imin Center in Holualoa on October 18, 2 ...

Squash is one of the primary plants Evan uses as a ground cover for establishing trees in a pasture.

2009-03-13T12:05:19Z

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Squash is one of the primary plants Evan uses as a ground cover for establishing trees in a pasture.

Evan Short transformed a lawn into a diverse home garden.

2009-03-13T12:05:19Z

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Evan Short transformed a lawn into a diverse home garden.

Part of the Niu'lii Youth Farm Project is dedicated to growing row crops for market and Community Supported Agriculture.

2009-03-13T12:05:19Z

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Part of the Niu'lii Youth Farm Project is dedicated to growing row crops for market and Community Supported Agriculture.

Participants jot down notes from Evan Short's detailed garden talk.

2009-03-13T12:05:19Z

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Participants jot down notes from Evan Short's detailed garden talk.

Jim Channon presents a vision for a sustainable Kohala at the Hawi/Kapa'au workshop on Sunday, March 8, 2009.

2009-03-13T12:05:19Z

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Jim Channon presents a vision for a sustainable Kohala at the Hawi/Kapa'au workshop on Sunday, March 8, 2009.

Even describes how he is converting a kikuyu grass pasture into a fruit and timber forest.

2009-03-13T12:05:19Z

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Even describes how he is converting a kikuyu grass pasture into a fruit and timber forest.

Dash Kuhr expresses his enthusiasm for the project.

2009-03-13T12:05:19Z

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Dash Kuhr expresses his enthusiasm for the project.

Nelson Denman leads the group in singing a ballad he composed for the workshop entitled, "Essential Plants."

2009-03-13T12:05:19Z

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Nelson Denman leads the group in singing a ballad he composed for the workshop entitled, "Essential Plants."

Workshop assistants Taylor Thornton, Holly Nagasako, and Joe Giamatteo with workshop logistics supervisor Ngarie Gilmour.

2009-03-13T12:05:19Z

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Workshop assistants Taylor Thornton, Holly Nagasako, and Joe Giamatteo with workshop logistics supervisor Ngarie Gilmour.

Dash Kuhr and group discussing row crop production.

2009-03-13T12:05:19Z

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Dash Kuhr and group discussing row crop production.

A multistory windbreak of citrus, coconut, and gliricidia was planted to protect the home garden.

2009-03-13T12:05:19Z

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A multistory windbreak of citrus, coconut, and gliricidia was planted to protect the home garden.

Tom Baldwin shows the diverse edible garden planted around the house at Uluwehi Farm.

2009-03-13T12:05:19Z

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Tom Baldwin shows the diverse edible garden planted around the house at Uluwehi Farm.

Tom Baldwin describes the edible landscaping around his recently constructed solar-powered home.

2009-03-13T12:05:19Z

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Tom Baldwin describes the edible landscaping around his recently constructed solar-powered home.

The area behind the home is planted with root crops such as sweet potato and cassava, as well as native Hawaiian plants.

2009-03-13T12:05:19Z

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The area behind the home is planted with root crops such as sweet potato and cassava, as well as native Hawaiian plants.

Taro is being grown for a lo'i restoration project.

2009-03-13T12:05:19Z

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Taro is being grown for a lo'i restoration project.

Nelson Denman performs, "Essential Plants."

2009-03-13T12:05:19Z

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Nelson Denman performs, "Essential Plants."

Participants walk through the orchard area at Niuli'u Youth Farm Project.

2009-03-13T12:05:19Z

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Participants walk through the orchard area at Niuli'u Youth Farm Project.

Evan covers his extensive gardening tips.

2009-03-13T12:05:19Z

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Evan covers his extensive gardening tips.

Shannon Casey and Oliver prepare lap-lap of homegrown yam and coconut.

2009-03-13T12:05:19Z

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Shannon Casey and Oliver prepare lap-lap of homegrown yam and coconut.

Andrea Dean facilitates a session to build community networking for sustainable food production in Kohala.

2009-03-13T12:05:19Z

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Andrea Dean facilitates a session to build community networking for sustainable food production in Kohala.

Participants received cuttings of several perennial vegetables and sweet potatos at the conclusion of the workshop.

2009-03-24T10:37:03Z

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Participants received cuttings of several perennial vegetables and sweet potatos at the conclusion of the workshop.

A generous lu'au was prepared and served the evening before the festival.

2009-03-02T09:42:37Z

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A generous lu'au was prepared and served the evening before the festival.

The crafts tables were abuzz with activity.

2009-03-02T09:42:37Z

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The crafts tables were abuzz with activity.

All ages attended the event.

2009-03-02T09:42:37Z

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All ages attended the event.

Trying on the ti leaf cape.

2009-03-02T09:42:37Z

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Trying on the ti leaf cape.

Lomi lomi massage was available to all.

2009-03-02T09:42:37Z

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Lomi lomi massage was available to all.

Jerry Konanui shares his expert knowledge of kalo, poi pounding, and Hawaiian culture the afternoon before the festival.

2009-03-02T09:43:07Z

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Jerry Konanui shares his expert knowledge of kalo, poi pounding, and Hawaiian culture the afternoon before the festival.

Sunao Kadaooka teaches the art of grafting.

2009-03-02T10:01:25Z

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Sunao Kadaooka teaches the art of grafting.

The National Park Service allowed the public to try on a traditional ti leaf cape.

2009-03-02T09:42:37Z

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The National Park Service allowed the public to try on a traditional ti leaf cape.

Participants in Friday's poi pounding workshop pound poi for the evening's lu'au.

2009-03-02T10:15:25Z

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Participants in Friday's poi pounding workshop pound poi for the evening's lu'au.

Keoni Turalde, master drum maker, demonstrates his craft.

2009-03-02T10:03:40Z

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Keoni Turalde, master drum maker, demonstrates his craft.

Kana'e Keawe pounds poi.

2009-03-02T10:15:25Z

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Kana'e Keawe pounds poi.

Kanu O Ka 'Aina chanting to the mountain.

2009-03-02T09:58:36Z

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Kanu O Ka 'Aina chanting to the mountain.

Students from Kanu O Ka 'Aina with Kumu Nicole Anakolea participate in the opening ceremony.

2009-03-02T09:57:07Z

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Students from Kanu O Ka 'Aina with Kumu Nicole Anakolea participate in the opening ceremony.

Ulalia School of Hawaiian Dance with Kumu Ulalia Ka'ai Berman opened the festival.

2009-03-02T09:54:13Z

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Ulalia School of Hawaiian Dance with Kumu Ulalia Ka'ai Berman opened the festival.

Weaver's table with banner by Konawaena High School students.

2009-03-02T10:02:42Z

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Weaver's table with banner by Konawaena High School students.

Elroy Juan, master ipu craftsman

2009-03-02T09:42:37Z

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Elroy Juan, master ipu craftsman

Keiki learn the poi pounding craft.

2009-03-02T10:15:25Z

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Keiki learn the poi pounding craft.

Hat weaving demonstration.

2009-03-02T10:02:04Z

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Hat weaving demonstration.

Kanu O Ka 'Aina participates in the opening ceremony.

2009-03-02T09:58:56Z

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Kanu O Ka 'Aina participates in the opening ceremony.

Young expert in pohaku shaping.

2009-03-02T10:00:15Z

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Young expert in pohaku shaping.

George Place demonstrates 'ohe kapala, bamboo stamps for decorating kapa.

2009-03-02T10:05:09Z

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George Place demonstrates 'ohe kapala, bamboo stamps for decorating kapa.

Speakers present on current garden-related topics.

2008-06-22T14:50:35Z

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Speakers present on current garden-related topics.

A farmer panel addresses the relationship of Fire to agriculture.

2008-06-22T14:50:51Z

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A farmer panel addresses the relationship of Fire to agriculture.

Exchanging rare avocado for rare taro varieties.

2008-06-22T13:58:21Z

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Exchanging rare avocado for rare taro varieties.