Foodie Nestle addresses growing public health crisis at UH Mānoa talk
Nestle's November 7 talk offered her research findings on the parallels between processed-food profits, big-budget marketing and consumer behavior over the last 50 years.
UH renews focus on sustainability and resilience initiative
A five-minute video, features faculty and administrators involved in different and diverse facets of sustainability and resilience research, curriculum, operations and community engagement, and deep cultural connections.
Study shows indigenous agriculture could play vital role in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi could have sustained approximately 250,000 acres of traditional agroecosystems, potentially producing more than one million metric tons of food annually.
Future Focus aims at sustainable agriculture, food security, cybersecurity
The forum will feature presentations, interactive panel discussions, “poolside chats” and a networking reception.
UH sustainable agriculture programs among the top five in the country
UH West Oʻahu and UH Hilo are recognized for delivering higher education in sustainable agriculture at an affordable price.
Benefits of urban agriculture estimated in the billions
A new research article, co-written by UH West Oʻahu’s Albie Miles, quantifies urban agriculture globally and examines its potential to provide a range of key ecosystem services.
UH West Oʻahu hosting sustainable ag conference
The conference will highlight models of higher education that represent indigenous knowledge, engage critical political-ecological analysis and train future generations to achieve food system resilience and equity.
Researchers hope to boost local breadfruit through citizen project
The ʻUlu Phenology project invites members of the community to “adopt” a local ʻulu tree and observe its lifecycle events.
Measuring food insecurity among UH students
UH West Oʻahu Assistant Professor Albie Miles was awarded a USDA grant for a food insecurity survey and sustainable food systems program expansion.
Sustainable food systems program showcased at state convention
UH West Oʻahu will host the opening day of the Hawaiʻi Farmers Union United 2017, providing an opportunity to showcase its sustainable community food systems program.
