Mar 23, 2025
In this issue we introduce our featured farmer, Paul Turner of Waikulu Distillery. His early investment in blue agave has blossomed into an operation that manages six acres of agave and limes, a taste-testing room, and a distillery. Additionally, we provide updated information on a key aspect of organic soil management: cover crops. Researchers have explored how cover crops can enhance on-farm water efficiency. If you manage a poultry operation or own chickens, University of Hawaii researchers have conducted an in-depth study on the use of kalo as a feed supplement. Their investigation revealed that feeding kalo could promote better bird growth and reduce feed costs.
Welcome to the March 2025 issue of HānaiʻAi! In this issue we introduce our featured farmer, Paul Turner of Waikulu Distillery. His early investment in blue agave has blossomed into an operation that manages six acres of agave and limes, a taste-testing room, and a distillery. Additionally, we provide updated information on a key aspect of organic soil management: cover crops. Researchers have explored how cover crops can enhance on-farm water efficiency. If you manage a poultry operation or own chickens, University of Hawaii researchers have conducted an in-depth study on the use of kalo as a feed supplement. Their investigation revealed that feeding kalo could promote better bird growth and reduce feed costs.