Ep 38. Kamehameha Schools as Land Steward

05/25/23 • 72 min

In this episode we speak with Kaʻeo Duarte and Marissa Harman from Kamehameha Schools and Bishop Estate (KS). They talk about the 135 year history of KS, and its strategic vision, but we focus on how they manage the approximately 88,000 acres deemed to be “high value ag land” in their portfolio. We also share how an ag producer can apply for KS land leases and talk about all those eucalyptus trees planted on KS land along the Hamakua Coast on the Big Island.
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Ep 39. Kamehameha Schools on Food Systems

In this episode we speak with Kaʻeo Duarte and Kanakolu Noa from Kamehameha Schools and Bishop Estate - which we abbreviate as KS. In an earlier podcast we spoke with KS about their 135 year history and strategic vision for the future, but in this episode we focus on how they view their role and responsibilities as part of the larger Hawaiʻi Food System with their initiatives like “50% Buy Local,” forward contracting, and a Food Systems Fund investment program.

Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
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Kamehameha School
Ulu Co-op
FarmLink Hawaiʻi
Punahou School
Center for Good Food Purchasing
Hawaiʻi Pacific Health
Kahumana Farms
Poi for the People
Contact the KS Food Systems Fund Manager: [email protected]

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Seeds Of Wellbeing - SOW - Ep 38. Kamehameha Schools as Land Steward

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