Sustainable Aloha Winter 2018

Sustainable a h o l A Winter 2018

Maui Island Edition

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www.mauitenantsunion.info email: admin@mauitenantsunion.info Sustainable Aloha Staff: Publisher/Executive Editor Alana Kay Photographers Alana Kay Richard Marks Darcy Fiero Graphics and Layout Alana Kay Columns Jennye Johnson Kate Cheney Contributing Writers Alana Kay Darcy Fiero

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Note from the Publisher Maui Island, Hawaii is one of the most amazing places on the planet. We have lush and abundant natural resources and amazing people. We have a great mix of nature and convenience, but we are resting on a delicate balance between the two.

Because Maui is so abundant, it has been easy to sit back and relax. However, the time has come for all members of the community as well as visitors to become aware of the things that threaten this delicate balance and become involved in keeping things in check.

In order to progress together, we will have to work together. No one person or group has all the answers. We are all facets of this gem and it is going to take tens of thousands of people to re-create a sustainable island.

This is a time for harmony, tolerance, diver-

sity and positive action. So, relax and enjoy, but malama the ‘aina so we can continue to have this amazing place to live and thrive.

Alana Kay Publisher/Editor

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Kuleana Pg. 18 Opportunities to Volunteer

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Legislative Spotlight Pg. 33 Appreciation for a legislator who is supporting green initiatives

Soul Kitchen Pacific Whale Foundation

Sustainable Aloha Outreach Educating the keiki and the general public about sustainability

Vacation Rental Rescue Maui Tenant’s Union

Farm Update Pg. 35 Tracking the progress of farming on Maui Island

Alana Kay Design Richard Marks Photography

Featured Farm Pg. 34 Eco Products Restaurant Recommendations Pg. 23 Listing of restaurants that are using local ingredients

Darcy Fiero Photography Gottling Home Store

Farmer’s Markets & Stands Pg. 22 Where to find local produce Keiki Section Pg. 44 Introducing Sustainability to Keiki Book Review Pg. 43 Writer’s Guidelines Pg. 49 Letters to the Editor Pg. 48

Louis Lambert

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Features:

Napa, Tuscany, Province... Maui A New Day Dawns on Maui Farmers

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Keiki Section 18 Kuleana Green voluntourism opportunities

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Columns:

Doing Their Part

Solstice Report

by Jennye Johnson on pg. 52 Cultivating Sustainability

by Kate Cheney on pg. 36 Farming Update

Now that sugar cane no longer dominates the central valley, hope is on the horizon for food independence. How will we evolve? By Alana Kay

Green Architectural Designer and Builder, Steve Jolicoeur and His Wife June are on a Mission.

We follow the dynamic duo as they venture off to Hawaii Island for a stint to design, develop and build the house of the future.

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Contents

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Maui Island’s Central Valley Looking down from Haleakala toward the West Maui Mountains. Photo by Alana Kay

Maui

A New Day Dawns on Local Farmers

By Alana Kay

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t’s early morning and I am ascending Haleakala to visit Greeenleaf Farms in Kula, Maui. Only minutes out of Kahului where concrete and traffic abound, it is already evident that the island of Maui is more agricultural land than it is urban. Traveling up the Haleakala Highway, there is a vast ocean of remaining sugar cane on the right side and pineapple on the left. There are ribbons of beautiful green vistas as far as the eye can see. The farmland that straddles the highway has produced pineapple and sugar cane since the 1800’s, but I am looking forward to my visit this organic farm that is representative of a new wave of farming on the valley isle.

Bill Greenleaf, past president of the Maui Farmer’s Union United, Haleakala Chapter, has been working his two-acre organic farm since 2005 with his wife Marta. The type of farm that the Greenleaf duo are stewarding is not only a growing trend on Maui but is reflective of a worldwide return to smaller, more diversified, organic farms and regenerative agriculture. Greenleaf is one of several hundred farmers on Maui who are willing to pioneer this resurgence and he has amassed a great deal of expertise. Fueled primarily by passion and vision, this new wave of farmers is willing to invest their precious time and energy because they believe in what they are doing and they know that the groundwork needs to be laid, with the fruits of their labors to be enjoyed, hopefully sooner than later.

Although these farmers are driven by passion, the challenges of creating a new paradigm are many. It is no secret that land here comes at a premium and if you are one of the many who has taken on this challenge in the last few years, you will also contend with lifeless soil left behind by previous endeavors, restrictive zoning laws and constant threats to your water supply.

If you are able to get past the initial hurdles, the time period between acquisition and

10 Sustainable Aloha, Winter 2017 harvest will likely be the greatest challenge to be faced in the entire process. The first few years that a new farm is in business are not very fruitful, so creative ways to take in working capital are crucial to survival. Although additional income streams are critical, they are often not easy to integrate.

Farm tours and short-term rentals are just a couple of the ways in which a budding farm may bring in capital. However, permitting and inspections are cumbersome, lengthy processes involving a tremendous amount of paperwork and waiting. Farms have to have an income of $5000 and more to be considered legitimate and partake in the tax benefits thereof. Talks are underway in the legislature to change this figure to $1000.

While the laws are written to prevent abuse of the system, they are preventing critical progress for those who have only the best of intentions. Eve Hogan, the owner of Sacred Gardens in Makawao, testified before the planning committee: “In terms of ag tourism I think it’s critical that we recognize that farmers are entrepreneurs and if entrepreneurs are not thinking outside of the box creatively at the multiple streams of income that they need in order to be able to continue farming and stay on their land that we are really missing the boat.”

Healthy soil being another critical component of organic farming, this step is a building process and takes time. One of the many consequences of farming during the last century was the barren soil created by irresponsible or misinformed farming methods. Industrialization caused a high

demand for quickly produced goods including food including the sugar crop that dominated Maui agriculture for so long.

The farming industry simply responded to public demands for fast returns – leaving the naturally healthy soils of the Maui Island in the dust, primarily in the central valley. This lifeless soil condition is typical of mono cropping and it creates a growing medium that requires a tremendous amount of chemical pesticide and fertilizer use instead of relying on nature’s inherent self-regenerative properties.

As Greenleaf explains, the difference between soil and dirt is that soil is alive and dirt is absent of life. In order to produce healthy, vibrant, nutrient dense organic produce, the soil needs to be nurtured responsibly and knowledge of this process is a must. Greenleaf incorporates methods that allow him to remain self-sufficient with regard to fertilization. “I don’t need to bring in any outside fertilizer because we compost everything here and return it back to the land. We burn dead wood and use the ashes to restore the mineral balance as well.” Mulching plants and knowing which things to grow in conjunction to others helps to keep water use and nutritional needs of the plants at an efficient, sustainable level. “My life is intimately tied to nature’s rhythms as I have chosen to grow as much food as our urban farm will yield.”

Greenleaf incorporates the wisdom of interdependent relationships in order to generate a variety of produce on his two-acre farm. His farm incorporates aquaponics,

Food Sovereignty: the right of peoples to healthy and culturally appropriate food produced through ecologically sound and sustainable methods, and their right to define their own food and agriculture systems.

Food Independence: A country or area grows enough food to comfortably feed the respective population without relying on imports. Similar to subsistence with different implications.

Food Subsistence: A family or village grows just enough food to feed local inhabitants. creation of ashes for fertilizer and mulching or ground cover. In other areas, he is using chickens to fertilize bananas. All areas and relationships on his diverse farm are well thought out.

Learning from the past, looking to the future...

With all the potential we have for growing the most fabulous produce one could lay their lips on, why is Maui grown such a well kept secret?

valley.

In the late nineteenth century, HC&S was a boon to the industrialization of the island economy, providing the first electricity and importing workers from the Philippines, Japan and China. Wailuku Sugar Company (now Wailuku Water Company) held a close second to HC&S in regard to providing jobs for the growing population.

The plantation culture was born during this time. HC&S grew only one crop on this behemoth swath of land, which is not a successful regenerative farming practice and would not have been a part of any earlier Hawaiian farming practices either.

During the industrial period, water diversions from the island’s major water sheds and respective infrastructure allowed these large corporate entities to thrive and the common people did not complain much at the time. The abundant rainfall over the West Maui mountains and its 27 streams were a great resource for this water thirsty crop, and the diversions took away most of the water that would have been available for kuleana users along these streams. Native Hawaiian families who lived in these areas for generations were and still are essentially being prevented from cultivating kalo, irrigating their farms and fishing in the streams. Although cultural and subsistence use of streams is provided for in the law, these people have had to fight hard to get anyone to listen to them. There are several legal actions regarding water rights that are currently underway at this time.

The scope and success of Maui County farming has fluctuated throughout the last couple centuries. Pre-contact Hawaiians employed the ahupuaa system until western versions of property and water rights abruptly displaced them. The plantation era began and then for 176 years, Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company has farmed Maui Island’s 36,000-acre central While all of this was going on, there was

12 Sustainable Aloha, Winter 2017 a quiet movement occurring. More people began to be involved in farming. According to figures regarding Maui County obtained from United States Department of Agriculture, there has been a steady increase from 850 farms in 1992 to more than 1,100 farms at present. During the same time frame, the amount of land that is designated as agricultural has dropped from 356,000 to 229,000.

farmed by a large volume of small farmers, some feel a larger corporate entity would be best. A&B already has leased land to Maui Cattle Co. and is looking at other partnerships. Maui Tomorrow is hopeful that regenerative agriculture will be the mainstay, but only time will tell.

Planning aside, the question remains, is A&B willing to share the water? A&B diverts water from both the West Maui and East Maui watersheds and while this protects their interests, kuleana users and small farmers do not believe it is fair and that it impairs their ability to farm. There are ongoing lawsuits and there will likely be twists and turns before all the dust settles on this issue.

Agricultural land has been on a steady decline while values have jumped in leaps and bounds. Ag land here did not escape runaway inflation during the real estate bubble in the recent decade. Valuations of one acre doubled from $4,112 in 2002 to $8,210 in 2007 with an overall increase of 400 percent in agricultural land values from 1997 to 2012.

Because the streams have been dry or close to dry for so long, it will take a very long At the core of sugar’s controversy were time for the natural ecosystem to re-estabseveral critical issues, including chemical lish itself and this is vital with regard to use, fugitive dust, large water diversions systems thinking. When asked how long and the burning of the crop at harvest time. it will take for the ecosystem to become HC&S was losing millions of dollars. It is re-established, University of Hawaii, Maui not surprising that HC&S parent compa- professor and long time kuleana landownny, A&B made a decision to cease growing er Hokulani Holt Padilla commented, “Not sugar cane and consider alternatives. Us- in my lifetime.” Natural systems are creating this land to become a major exporter ed over millennia, but can be destroyed by of Maui Island grown produce instead of humans in a very short time frame. sugar cane will likely create a veritable goldmine for A&B. The ahapuaa system, which addressed many of the current issues was so sustainWhen A&B announced that it will no lon- able that it’s merits are still applicable. Alger be growing and harvesting sugar cane though it is worth studying, it is likely that in the central valley, several groups seized it will not be reestablished because land the opportinity to draw up plans to in- ownership and developments prevent the sure that this land is responsibly farmed in mountain to sea version of community cothe future. Some feel the land should be operation that was the mainstay of earlier

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14  Sustainable Aloha, Winter 2017 Hawaiian culture. At the same time, we can learn from the methods that were central to the ahapuaa system, including the efficient and equitable use of water, the imperative of sustainable farming methods along with the recognition that working together to serve our inter-dependent needs are all elements of thriving as a whole.

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Paradigm shifts It is said that Hawaii imports anywhere from 75 to 90 percent of its produce.

Farmers and other islanders have a vision of feeding Maui residents and exporting the rest. This huge shift in direction would mean that we would achieve food independence – a growing desire and concern for many people here. Working together to decide the steps to take in order to achieve these goals is the road that is laid out before us now. If we learn from our mistakes and incorporate best practices, the future should be much brighter.

The public is slowly returning to a desire for high quality, healthy food. Chefs at high-end food establishments are able to use the farm to table concept as a draw for potential diners. Costco, one of the world’s largest food retailers is now providing assistance to farmers so they can fill their ever-growing demand for organic produce.

Pictured below: Water flows past old Wailuku Water Co. diversion infrastructure. A portion of the Wailuku River that was restored.

After 145 years and 144 harvests, Hawaii Commercial and Sugar Company ceased operations in December of 2016. The top left image is a vintage boiler. The top right image is a tournahauler - a custom built vehicle for the purpose of hauling harvested cane from the field to the processing plant. The image below is HC&S at dusk.

Photos by Alana Kay

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The farm to table and organic markets being what they are, Maui is uniquely positioned to become a leader in the industry and folks here know that. We have a year-round growing cycle and plenty of rainfall. The frosting on the cake is that there is a clear distinction between the taste of mass produced food and the food that is grown here with caring hands and a huge dose of Maui sunshine.

for all of us. We need county composting sites and we also need to allow commercial composting endeavors on private ag land. Cluster zoning, which would allow farmers to engage in hub farming, would greatly reduce the financial burdens. If you would further like to understand how you may help, ask a farmer or attend an HFUU meeting.

While A&B’s land may serve as an anchor to the agricultural export economy on Maui, the well being and success of the small farms is crucial. A diversified economy is always healthier than one controlled by a single corporate entity. Furthermore, these local farmers are privy to a great deal of knowledge and science with regard to responsible farming methods. It is quite possible that they have something to teach A&B.

Despite the fact that so much is in flux, every day the sun comes up once again on Maui’s existing farms. Greenleaf aptly paints a picture of his passion when he shares his thoughts from the night before. “Last night I realized it was 9:00 and I was still in the kitchen dehydrating bananas and cutting strawberries. It’s in those moments when I am tired that I begin to doubt myself. Then I remember I have the life I wished for. If I had a different life, I would still be wishing for what is in my life this very moment.

From that reminder, I squeeze another drop or two of joy from the day.”

Council member Yuki Lei Sugimura who heads the Policy, Education and Agriculture Committee is working hard on creating conditions and dialog that will help forge public/ private business relationships with A&B in order to expedite the reestablishment of farming in the central valley.

While all of these things work themselves out, it would be wise for the public to get behind the small farmers here to make their lives easier. The Maui County Council’s Ag Working Group was formed to enhance the relationship between the farming community and the council and should provide a highly educated, well rounded variety of information, allowing the council to take affirmative action for the farmers.

Successful farming on Maui equals success

Data contained in this story was obtained from Maui County Data Book, 2015 (The most recent printing of this book)

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Opportunities to Volunteer

Leilani Farm Sanctuary www.leilanifarmsanctuary.org

Join us on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. to help out at the farm. Projects may include cleaning the barn, gardening, carpentry, spreading wood chips, animal grooming, handyperson jobs, deck cleaning, tree trimming, manure collection, weed whacking, mulching, window washing, cleaning rabbit pen, grass cutting, chain sawing, chipping, painting, concrete work, trail maintenance, invasive plant removal, fence installation/repair, and more. Your help will make a meaningful difference to the animals and visitors at Leilani Farm Sanctuary. To participate, please email your RSVP to info@ leilanifarmsanctuary.org

Auwahi Forest Restoration Project www.auwahi.org

Disproportionately impacted by grazing, wildfire, and displacement by agriculture and human settlements, tropical leeward forests are among the most critically threatened of ecosystems in Hawai’i and worldwide. Despite their degraded state, Hawaiian leeward forests remain important refugia harboring high numbers of threatened species including over 25% of Endangered Hawaiian plant species.

Auwahi leeward forest was previously known to be among the most diverse of Hawaiian ecosystems. Currently, Auwahi is among the world’s most endangered tropical dry forests with 9 species listed as Endangered with USFWS and 7 listed as endangered with IUCN Red List status. Culturally, leeward forests are highly valued by native Hawaiians for ethnobotanical source materials, especially durable hardwoods for tools and weapons, and species with utilitarian, medicinal or religious significance. Please go to their website to sign up to be a volunteer and to see the schedule.

Pacific Whale Foundation www.volunteersonvacation.org

Volunteering on Vacation is a free program that makes it easy for Maui visitors and residents to help protect Maui’s unique and fragile forests, shorelines, beaches and open lands. These programs are offered as a community service by the Pacific Whale Foundation.

Haleakala National Park Project: There’s no other place on earth like this unique ecosystem! Project includes free transportation from two convenient locations, free park admission, hiking, removing invasive plants and a visit to the summit.

o r Hawaiian Islands Land Trust: Visit Waihee Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge, a remarkable coastal area rich in Hawaiian history and bird watching. Help clear invasive weeds in this unique area.

Malama Honokawai: Among Hawaiian archaeological sites in beautiful Honokowai Valley, learn about Hawaiian culture as you help remove invasive weeds and possibly plant native species.

Hoaloha’aina: Work along South Maui’s scenic coast, maintaining an ocean-side trail, restoring sand dunes, picking up litter and removing invasive species.

O’o Farm: Lend a hand with farm chores at an exquisite organic farm in the misting forest of Waipoli in Upcountry Maui.

Beach Clean-ups: Clean up your favorite Maui beach! Gloves, bags and marine debris data sheets provided.

Learn more about volunteer projects.

Sign up for one that fits your schedule and interests.

Call Pacific Whale Foundation at: (808) 249-8811 ext. 1 Daily, 6am - 9pm HST

Waihe’e Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge

www.hilt.org

The Land Trust took fee ownership of this very sensitive 277-acre site in 2004. Active restoration programs have enhanced critical native wildlife habitat, while preserving the area’s rich archaeological and cultural resources. Once populated with two thriving ancient Hawaiian villages, an extensive inland fishpond and several heiau, the Waihe‘e Refuge is among the most significant cultural sites in the state.

As a testament to the returning health of the ecosystem, eight different endangered species have taken up residence at the Refuge in recent years. With the wetlands primarily cleared and habitat-appropriate plants now thriving, the area is host to many Continued on Page 25

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Violet Dawn by Alana Kay A photographer quickly learns not to get disappointed if conditions aren’t as expected. There are so many things that are out of my control, yet I must look for the magic that every opportunity presents. I believe that this is the place where photography meets artistry. The sun coming up while the full moon was setting created an etherial pink violet light that I could not have planned in a lifetime of experience.

Photo by Alana Kay www.alanakaydesign.com

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**Maui County Farmer’s Markets...

Maui Island: Farmer’s Market of Maui-Kihei 61 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei Mon-Thurs 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

808-875-0949 Upcountry Farmer’s Market Kula Malu Town Center 55 Kiopaa St., Pukalani Sat 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Launiupoko Farmer’s Market Launiupoko Beach Park, Lahaina Honoapiilani Hwy. at Kai Hele Ku St. Sat 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Molokai: Kumu Farms 551 Huaai Rd., Kualapuu Tues - Fri 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Ono Farms Farmstand Hana Town Center Daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

**Not all produce is locally grown and organic. Some produce is grown on Maui Island and some comes from other Hawaiian Islands. Please consult individual farmer’s markets for accurate information.

Hana Fresh Farmer’s Market 4590 Hana Hwy., Hana Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Restaurants Featuring Locally Sourced Ingredients:

Napili Farmer’s Market 4900 Honoapiilani Hwy., Lahaina Wed & Sat 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Upcountry

Kula Country Farms 6240 Kula Hwy., Kula Tues - Fri 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sat & Sun 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Lipoa Farmer’s Market 95 E. Lipoa St., Kihei Sat 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Colleen’s 810 Haiku Rd. Haiku 96708 Colleensinhaiku.com 808-575-9211 Maui Kombucha 810 Haiku Rd. #202, Haiku, Hi 96708 Mauikombucha.com 808-575-5233

Haili’imaile General Store 900 Hali’imaile Rd., Makawao, HI 96768 Kumu Farms at Maui Tropical Plantation Hgsmaui.com 1670 Honoapiilani Hwy., Wailuku 808-572-2666 Tues - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Restaurants Featuring Locally Sourced Ingredients North Shore Maui

Hana Ranch Provisions 71 Baldwin Ave, Paia, 96779 808-863-368 Facebook.com – hanaranchprovisions Paia Fish Market 100 Baldwin Ave, Paia 96779 Paiafishmarket.com 808-579-8030 Mama’s Fish House 799 Poho Place, Paia 96779 Mamasfishhouse.com 808-579-8488 Flatbread Pizza Company 89 Hana Hwy, Paia 96779 Flatbreadcompany.com 808-579-8989 Maka by Mana 49 Baldwin Ave., Paia, 96779 Makabymana.com 808-579-9620

East Side Maui

Taverna 2000 Village Rd in the Kapalua Resort, Kapalua HI 96761 Tavernamaui.com 808-667-2426 Pi Artisan Pizzeria 900 Front Street, Lahaina, 96761 Pi808.com 808-667-0791

South Side Maui

Fork and Salad 1279 S. Kihei Rd. Unit 204, Kihei. HI 96753 Forkandsalad.com 808-879-3675 Humuhumunukunukuapua’s 3850 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, Hi 96753 Grandwailea.com – humuhumu…

808-875-1234 Monkeypod Restaurant 10 Wailea Gateway Pl, Ste b-201, Kihei, HI 96753 Monkeypodkitchen.com 808-891-2322

The Preserve Kitchen and Bar 5031 Hana Hwy, Hana 96713 Travaasa.com/hana/hana-dining 808-248-8211

Nalu’s Maui 1280S. Kihei Rd, Kihei, 96753 Nalusmaui.com 808-891-8650

West Side Maui

Central Maui

Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie Shop 820 Olowalu Village Rd., Honoapi’ilani Hwy Lahaina, HI 96761 808-662-3600

Mill House Maui 16 Honoapi’ilani Hwy, Waikapu HI 96793 Millhousemaui.com 808-270-0333 (Continued on next pg.)

24 Sustainable Aloha, Winter 2017 Restaurants Continued:

Central

Maui Fresh Streatery 137 E. Kaahumau Ave, Kahului, HI 96732 Mauifreshstreatery.com 808-344-7929

Ad Space

Fatt Chicks Burgers Brews and Grill 200 Halewaiu Rd, Wailuku, HI 96793 Fattchicksburgers.com 808-242-6666 Saltimbocca 300 Maalaea Rd, Wailuku, 96793 Saltimboccamaui.com 808-243-3463

West Side

Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie Shop 820 Olowalu Village Rd., Honoapi’ilani Hwy Lahaina, HI 96761 808-662-3600 Taverna 2000 Village Rd in the Kapalua Resort, Kapalua HI 96761 Tavernamaui.com 808-667-2426 Pi Artisan Pizzeria 900 Front Street, Lahaina, 96761 Pi808.com 808-667-0791

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ustainable Aloha invites members of the community to submit definitions of sustainability. We will post those that are original and concise. When we feel we have received a wide variety of responses, we will use them to create a working definition for the magazine. When ideas are submitted, they become the property of Sustainable Aloha. Please send your thoughts to info@sustainablealoha.solutions.

Volunteering Opportunities Continued from pg. 23 native Hawaiian bird species, including ae‘o (stilt) and ‘alae ke‘oke‘o (coot). Native plants such as naupaka, ‘ulei, ‘akia, ‘a‘ali‘i, pohinahina, and loulu are located on the Refuge. Additionally, ‘uhaloa (used in Hawaiian medicine practice) and pili (grass used for the roof of traditional hale) are found here.

Quiet and pristine, the Waihe‘e shoreline is a favorite retreat for endangered Hawaiian monk seals and nesting green sea turtles. Off the coast, the extensive reef is one of the longest and widest on Maui. It’s believed that this reef system provided excellent fishing in ancient times and it is, in fact, still a favorite among local fishermen today.

The public is encouraged to get involved by participating in future volunteer days or free guided tours through our Talk Story on the Land environmental education series.

The Hawaiian Islands Land Trust ensures that this rich cultural site, once slated for development as a destination golf resort, will be forever protected.

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Photo by Darcy Fiero www.darcyfiero.com

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Doing Their Part

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reen Architectural Designer Steve Jolicoeur and wife June call Maui, Hawaii home, but these soulmates of 35 years will go to Puna on Hawaii Island for a stint to design, develop and build two Earth friendly homes with edible landscaping. Jolicoeur is a restless innovator with a long list of successes and resurrections behind him, but this may be the frosting on his cake. This is the first in a series, as Sustainable Aloha will be in communication with him throughout the project. What he learns along the way will benefit all of us as he discovers what it will take to create the ideal home for sustainable living in Hawaii.

By Alana Kay

area is just the right climate for his project.

The number of days with any measurable he Hawaiian Islands will become en- precipitation is 158. On average, there are vironmentally responsible and sustain- 172 sunny days per year. The July high is able when the many, if not all of the inhab- around 79 degrees. itants step up to the plate. Creating a new paradigm for Earth friendly living means While he brings his brilliance and experthat the pioneering spirit that has marked tise with him, there has been much to learn many a change in humanity’s history will even as he is breaking ground on this projneed to be rekindled once again. Steve ect. He and his wife have learned about Jolicoeur is just one of those pioneers. plants and fruit they never heard of prior to this undertaking. This education will be There is nothing predictable or main- important because one of the outstanding stream about Jolicoeur. He continuously features of the design will be the edible forges new paths with his ingenuity and is landscape. not afraid to reinvent his reality. In recent years, while a resident of the mainland The Jolicoeurs naturally expected the unU.S., his building designs were featured expected and that may have been part of on Lake Tahoe’s Green Building Tour. Em- the attraction they felt to the project. ployed by several Forbe’s top 50 clients, Continued on page 48 he was designing 3500 plus square foot luxury homes.

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He is now focusing on the “less is more” concept, which is a necessary when living in harmony with nature. Looking to the future, Jolicoeur has set his sights on designing and building two homes on two lots on Hawai’i Island, Hawai’i. These homes will be in Pahoa on the windward side of the island at 400 feet elevation and 7 miles from the ocean. Jolicoeur believes this

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Legislative Spotlight: Kelly King South Maui Council Member, Kelly King has launched a community forum to help determine the best use of a 1.5 million dollar private donation that is earmarked for a homeless resource center for South Maui and is currently being held in the coffers of Kahale A Ke Ola, the homeless resource center in Wailuku.

King felt that community input and discussion would the best way to begin the process and has held two community meetings and one meeting whose purpose was to set up working groups to tackle the details involved in making determinations.

As always, ideas and solutions are many, while bureacratic red tape creates obstacles and tends to slow the pace. The working group is looking at short term and long term options, taking into account the fact that private donations and participation are considered to be much quicker than engaging governement agencies with regard to short term solutions. Long term solutions involving the government will be initiated nonetheless.

Because 1.5 million dollars does not go far, care is being taken by the working groups to see how the money may best be leveraged. The working groups will likely conduct surveys and gather data before creating action steps.

SA applauds Kelly KIng for engaging in task force style problem solving and for addressing the economy, which is one of the components of sustainability.

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PEA Committee’s efforts is aimed at consolidating the application process which has The Maui County Policy, Economic Devel- naturally created a landscape where there opment and Agriculture Committee (PEA) is is a need for the various departments to currently headed by Yuki Lei Sugimura who work together. also holds the upcountry council seat. The PEA Committee is working on developing According to Sugimura, “Unfortunately, plans and drafting legislation that will alle- finding the answer is tougher than it may viate much of the bureaucratic paperwork seem. Logistical and communication interburden that farmers must now endure. actions must be sorted out at the administrative level, but I am confident the council Because various measures throughout time is on the right path to resolving this issue. have been adopted to help farmers with regard to taxation & zoning, numerous appli- Through each of these efforts, it gives me cations need to be filled out and there is not great excitement as we begin to write the a coordinated effort between corresponding next chapter of agriculture in Maui County.” county departments. The major focus of the

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Cultivating Sustainability

with Kate Cheney

Agriculture, Water and Energy on Maui

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he resources society depends on most are food, water and energy and Maui is facing an increase in the demand for these. There is a growing need to understand the interconnections, interdependencies and impacts at the nexus of agriculture, water and energy so that Maui can better provide for this growing demand while also limiting environmental degradation in order to maintain these vital resources.

Smaller islands have unique vulnerabilities and attributes including isolation, size and location. Hawai’i is thousands of miles away from the nearest land mass, limiting resources due to the isolation. Maui Island has a total land mass of 727 square miles, an elevation of about 10,000 feet and supports a population of about 150,000 people. The island is fortunate to be located at subtropical latitude which provides a year round growing season and the Pacific Ocean supplies constant fresh water from humid ocean air that collects in the island’s watershed. Vulnerabilities from climate change are causing sea level rise and severe storms that are increasing in intensity and frequency due to sea temperatures rising. It is important to carefully manage and increase resiliency within the agricultural, water and energy systems.

Kate Cheney is a passionate sustainability professional with experience in renewable energy, resource use and agriculture. Cheney has a bachelors in Sustainable Science Management from the University of Hawaii. She currently works with the Sustainable Living Institute of Maui as an Internship Coordinator and freelance writer. A strong supporter of local food production, Cheney is an avid gardener. She volunteers in local community gardens and beach clean ups. To see what she shares about important sustainability concepts, follow her on Instagram@Sustainability_and_Resilience.

Systems Thinking: The Nexus Diversified Agriculture of Agriculture, Diversified agriculture means growing and Water and Energy Maui has had green agricultural lands on the mountain sides for generations. The island is facing a change in land use after the sugarcane operations of Hawai’i Cane and Sugar (HC&S) ceased operations in 2016. The parent company, Alexander and Baldwin announced that they plan to have diversified agriculture take the place of the 36,000 acres of sugarcane fields on Maui. With this, people are asking ‘what will diversified agriculture on Maui be like?’ and ‘what will this mean for the island?’ Before these questions can be answered, the systems involved in diversified agriculture, energy and water must be examined.

On page 39 is a systems model that illustrates the interconnections and interdependencies of agriculture, water and energy on Maui.

Diversified agriculture positively impacts food security, conservation of agricultural lands, renewable energy production as well as local economic and community strength.

Conventional farming techniques using pesticides, herbicides, mono-cropping, major tilling, burning and stream diversion have negative impacts on watershed health. Watershed health determines the water available and in turn determines the productivity of the agricultural lands. With this systems model, the interconnections and interdependencies at the nexus of energy, water and agricultural systems on Maui are shown.

producing a variety of crops and products on agricultural lands. It can potentially include mixed crops, animal husbandry and livestock, aquaponics, forestry, agricultural parks, the cultivation of flowers and silkworms as well as bee keeping. Farms often shift to diversified agriculture to use resources as efficiently as possible, increase the value of crops and to decrease the risk of only one crop by gaining resiliency against pests, weather, market fluctuations and natural disasters. When considering

38 Sustainable Aloha, Winter 2017 mixed crops, resource use can be lessened and output can be increased by choosing water saving plants, utilizing crop rotation, using organic farming methods and practicing reduced impact harvesting methods.

Value-added crops have greater economic returns and can supplement other nutritiously important crops. Mixed crops and other diversified agriculture help to increase an area’s resiliency and food security. Food security is the ability of an area to supply sufficient nutritious food to the population.

Producing food locally increases this security, reduces the need to import food while also stimulating the local economy.

Energy Renewable energy improves energy security and when combined with food security, the resiliency of an area is improved. Harnessed from sources that are easily replenished, renewable energy from agricultural systems can include biodiesel, ethanol, bagasse and hydropower. Many of these agricultural renewable energies have been and are being used on Maui with success. HC&S used bagasse and hydropower as primary energy sources and Pacific Biodiesel has produced biodiesel from agricultural by-products and used cooking oil. Pacific Biodiesel is now growing a variety of oily seed crops in central Maui for biodiesel feedstock. Creating renewable energy with agricultural by-products and wastes adds value to the crop, which increases economic gain, creates skilled labor jobs, strengthens the community through resiliency and helps to keep agricultural lands productive. Agricultural lands producing food and energy need water to be productive; therefor the resource of water must be carefully managed.

Water Water is a precious resource. Maui’s main fresh water source comes from humid ocean air that is captured in high elevation forests.

This water collects in the ground and streams, with the greater water system being called a watershed. Watershed health and productivity directly affect the volume of fresh water we have for drinking and irrigating crops.

Conventional agricultural activities potentially damage watershed health in the form of pollution, runoff and stream diversion.

Pesticides, herbicides, mono-cropping, major tilling, burning and irrigation from diverted streams degrade watershed health.

Because agriculture, water and energy are part of an interconnected system, rising demand for one aspect translates to increased demand for the other components. Careful planning is necessary to keep the balance in check.

Conventionally farmed agricultural lands on Maui are in the process of transitioning to diversified agriculture where mixed crops and a variety of other food products and renewable energies can be produced. This, along with proper watershed management will help to increase the island’s food security, energy security, economic strength, community strength and overall resiliency.

Resources: Keeping Maui Green. (2017). Retrieved November 17, 2017, from http://hcsugar.com/our-commmitment/keeping-maui-green-commitment/ Osher, W. (2016, November 11). Maui Now: Maui Sugar: End of an Era – Diversified Agriculture Trials Underway. Retrieved November 17, 2017, from http://mauinow.com/2016/11/11/maui-sugar-end-of-an-era-diversified-agriculture-trials-underway/ The Next Generation of Renewable Fuel Farmers. (2017, September 24).

Green: Hawaii’s Sustainable Living Magazine, 9(4) USA, Department of Agriculture, Hawaii’s Office of Planning Department of Business Economic Development . (n.d.). Increased Food Security and Food Self Sufficiency Strategy.

For more information on regenerative agriculture, please check out the following links: Maui Tomorrow has many statements on some of the challenges Maui Island is facing with regard to housing, farming, stream flows, and more on their website, www.maui-tomorrow. org. You wil also find an interesting report called Malama Aina prepared for Maui Tomorrow

by Permaculture Design at www.futureofmaui.org.

Regeneration International has a website that covers the many different facets of regenerative agriculture and emphasizes education and networking. Go to www.regenerationinternational.org for more information.

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Book Review byAlana Kay

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inding Paradise by Laurelee Blanchard is a raw and inspiring autobiography. A compassionate and committed woman, Blanchard operates the Leilani Farm Sanctuary on Maui.

I found my self completely absorbed in this account of her life story as she shared deep personal details of her challenges and triumphs - all of which have led her to where she is now - doing what she loves and living on Maui.

This book is filled with delightful photographs of the animals that she has rescued and nurtured. Anybody who aspires to see their dreams to fruition and rise to the challenges that are inherent to living an extraordinary life will find Blanchard’s book inspiring.

Excerpt: “I no longer measure success by how much money I make, how many deals I broker, or how I can out-earn my competitors. As director of Leilani Farm Sanctuary, my life is richer and more meaningful than I’d ever imagined possible. Instead of chasing deals in the lucrative world of commercial real estate, I now find fulfillment in animal rescue and humane education; work that is aligned with my deepest, heartfelt mission to do all that I can to reduce suffering in the world. When people who have visited the sanctuary tell me that they’ve subsequently made the choice to eliminate animal products from their diets, it warms my heart and brings me profound satisfaction—because it reminds me of how I am making a real difference in the world by pursuing my path.”

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Keiki Section (Youth)

Hydrological Cycle: The hydrological cycle begins with the evaporation of

water from the surface of the ocean. As moist air is lifted, it cools and water vapor condenses to form clouds. When the moisture reaches the higher elevations, it becomes so cool that it can no longer hold the moisture. At this point, it returns to the surface as dew and precipitation.

Some regions on Earth have very little to no precipitation, so people are only able to live in those areas if they are able to bring in water from outer areas. Outside sources may ship water in tanks or create diversion infrastructure to channel water from large rivers or lakes.

Making sure that human activity does not interfere with the hydrological cycle is especially important on tropical islands because inhabitants are not easily able to receive water from outside sources.

Desalination is not considered an environmentally friendly way to create needed fresh water and it is also very expensive, so island residents have to carefully manage their fresh water resources.

Buildings and pavement cause air temperatures to rise. If the average air temperature rises, the point at which the moisture in the air becomes precipation is impacted.

What are the ways in which we may protect the hydrological cycle?

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Ahupua’a is an old Hawai’ian term for a large traditional socioeconomic, geologic, and climatic subdivision of land.

The established ahupua’a are the larger areas delineated on the map.

Moku or district is a land division that sections off portions of each island. After the Great Mahele, the islands were divided into districts. Prior to this, land was sacred to all and all who lived on the land used the land.

48 Sustainable Aloha, Winter 2017 Doing Their Part, continued from page 29 One of the first surprises they encountered was the invasive Albizia trees on the land they purchased. Albizias were introduced to Hawaii Island in 1917 because they grew quickly. However, their rapid growth creates a very large, brittle and unstable tree that often causes damage when it breaks and falls. The price tag on removal is large, ranging from $2000 to $5000 each.

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Not only did they have to remove the Albizias on their lot, they discovered that neigh- will be to deal with bugs and so on. Natuboring lots also had them and they were rally, individual homeowners will be able to decide if they would rather have windows potentially dangerous to their property. and or screens.

A well-known issue in many counties in Hawaii is that progress can be very slow, The community has been one of the better especially with regard to building permits. surprises Steve and June have discovered Part of the problem lies in the fact that here. The couple is very friendly and outgomuch of Hawaii’s documentation and pro- ing, so they fit in well with the small town cessing is still done manually and there is island culture of Pahoa and they have been not very efficient communication between welcomed by those who have already estabdepartments. The suggestions Jolicoeur has lished themselves here. To relax they often gotten from the locals runs the gamut from play music with others, with June on the bass insisting one be eternally patient to finding and Steve on the drums. work-arounds.

Be that as it may, Jolicoeur has gotten through some of the initial hurdles and is working on getting a licensed architect’s approval on his building design. Features of the design include standard 5x3 window openings that may or may not have screens or glass in them. Three foot over hangs on the roof and prevent rain from coming inside the dwelling. The Jolicoeurs will test the concept of total “inside/outside” living by not installing glass or screen on the windows. The goal is to see how challenging it

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Living in Harmony with Earth’s Cycles is Nothing New...

An Ancient Connection In Modern Times: Celebrating The Winter Solstice

diate hope into the global community for the intentional consciousness of humankind. This astronomical occurrence which is celebrated on or around December 21

By Jennye Johnson is the shortest day of the year and the longest night in the Northern Hemisphere. In or the multitudes of us who hold a the Southern Hemisphere it is the Summer heartfelt belief that our planet, Mother Solstice celebration that is celebrated in Earth, is a sacred creation that has sus- June. tained us since the beginning of time, we may ponder how with today’s social chal- Since the Winter Solstice falls so close to lenges we may still embrace responsibility the seasonal holiday times of Christmas, in the care taking of our ecosystems and Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, it may be obenvironments. scured within the bustling excitement of those celebratory events. However, we Since ancient times history has recorded a each are given a unique opportunity at the blending of spirituality, religion, and bal- time of the Solstice to slow down, go withance of environmental world views. Our in, and reflect upon our experiences and ancestors did not take for granted plane- awarenesses that have culminated in our tary events and changes. They revered and lives during the past twelve months. We celebrated them with Sacred Ceremony. are granted a gift in the form of ceremonial tradition to review each and every joy, Winter Solstice is an ideal time to chart a challenge, lesson, and experience fully pathway for individual healing and to ra- and complete closure of each as we step

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into the next cycle of our life journey.

darkness also granted solace, touching, creative storytelling, and visionary ideas When we are willing to thoroughly pro- filling minds with calm solutions for comcess our most recent experiences--only munity and planetary survival. then are we in a position to assimilate them into the wholeness of our human ex- In the late 19th century with the birthing perience and harvest the lessons present- of cheap and innovative lighting our hours ed therein. of our daytime activities extended and we had more time for working, socializing, At December’s Winter Solstice our beau- discovering, and developing new activitiful Earth tilts herself creating a feeling of ties . Everything seemed to enhance more, the Sun being located at the point farthest including consumption of the energy reaway to the South. We experience our lon- quired to continue increasing more light gest night and shortest day of the year with availability. the least amount of daylight which bursts in an announcement of the arrival of Win- Our growing obsessions with extensions ter. This is followed by the gradual emer- of light, leaving more periods of darkness gence of light radiating from the Sun after behind us, began fueling the harming of weeks of darkness characterized by our our planet with power plants burning coal Winter Season. and crude oil and creating the unhealthy side effects of carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxIn olden days during the period of extend- ide, and nitrogen oxide. What was thought ed darkness a natural change in the en- to be a solution for more opportunities of vironment decreased hours of work as all light were actually creations of energy slowed to a simmering pot of reflection, eating electricity generating dangers to quiet, and even more physical closeness our environment. Fluorescent lights, street with family, friends, and community. Dark- lights, laptop and cell phone illuminations ness was indeed an asset encouraging not feed our constant need for entertainment only longer periods of restful sleeping time and more information lasting deep into after a summer and fall of hard work but the wee hours.

Unfortunately, most of modern culture has forgotten the benefits of darkness and the ancestral knowledge of honoring events such as the Winter Solstice. Are we so afraid of the dark that we will sacrifice even our innate security to live in harmony with our environment? If we each made a conscious choice to cut back now on our energy usage perhaps ecosystems, our environments, natural resources, our very future existence may still have a chance to

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Winter Solstice Continued survive!

The Winter Solstice awaits for each of us and our planet, offering perhaps one of the rarest opportunities still available from our ancient elders to participate and enjoy a night of peaceful calm and harmonious balance with ourselves.

Seize this knowledge left to us from times long gone and create a Winter Solstice Ceremonial Event in your home, your community, your region. Burn a yule log made of oak in your fireplace or outdoor fire pit. Gather around a candlelit darkened space and reflect upon events of the year. Contemplate on what you have learned and experienced. Embrace all you have walked through in the past twelve months. Consider those ideas, attitudes, and beliefs that no longer work that you are willing to release to the coming light as you leave the darkness behind you.

Consider family and friends who have enlightened and inspired you with their presence in your life, and let them each know of your appreciation for them.

Set intentions to honor the wellbeing of Planet Earth by volunteering time to be of service to others. Meditate for world peace. Donate food and clothing to the less fortunate. Commit to offering your good deeds in the new light filled year.

Light candles cloaked in aromatic pine wreaths allowing window sills to reflect the glowing light out into the world.

When we honor in gratitude the darkness

and the coming light within ourselves aligning our true spirit with acts of compassion for our planet we are planting seeds of hope and inspiration for future generations. We will be following the wise counsel of the Ancient Ones who knew Winter Solstice held the power to transform not only each individual but also to transform the planet as a living partner of co-existence sustaining and breathing continuous life into all elements and beings comprising our world.

Jennye Johnson is a blogger and writer whose website may be found at www.heartvibrationshealing.com

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