Hawaii’s agricultural industry occupies a distinctive position in the United States. Its tropical climate, volcanic soils and geographic isolation support crops that cannot be produced economically across much of the mainland. Yet the same island geography that gives Hawaiian agriculture its competitive advantages also creates significant challenges, including high transportation costs, dependence on imported food,… Continue reading Hawaii’s Agricultural Industry: From Plantation Economies to Food Security and Diversification
Hawaii’s Agricultural Industry: From Plantation Economies to Food Security and Diversification
