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How Centuries of Extractive Agriculture Helped Set the Stage for the Maui Fires

Civil Eats

Lahaina, the former capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom , was once a thriving, ecologically diverse landscape full of fish ponds and diverse crops that included sweet potatoes, kalo (taro), and ‘ulu (breadfruit). Which then, of course, becomes very ironic in terms of how the plantations then [put] a horrible, detrimental end to our soil quality.

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Meet the Taro Farmer Restoring an Ecosystem Through Native Hawaiian Practices

Modern Farmer

Its farming practices also help re-establish a vital ecological role: The irrigated ponds absorb floodwater and filter sediment flowing to the sea while the crops create wildlife habitat and curb invasive plant growth. Building a balanced system Currently, the 50 acres of fields yield approximately 600 pounds of taro a week.

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Beyond Farm to Table: How Chefs Can Support Climate-Friendly Food Systems

Civil Eats

The majority of the world’s cocoa is sourced from West Africa, often harvested by children on vast plantations linked to widespread deforestation. They’ve forged relationships with Gulf Coast shrimpers and Indigenous tribes in the Amazon to support traditional, ecological food systems. Take chocolate , for instance.

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Coffee as we know it is in danger. Can we breed a better cup?

Agritecture Blog

The situation is especially complex, given that the coffee industry is simultaneously fueling the climate crisis by clearing ecologically rich habitat for rows of tightly packed coffee plants. It creates a more ecologically diverse system that provides an abundance of crops and environmental benefits for farmers.

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Our 2024 Food and Farming Holiday Book Gift Guide

Civil Eats

Prioritizing ecological integrity and community health over yield, these farmers stay profitable by diversifying their crops, producing value-added products like jams and sauces, and building community support and social capital.

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