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Revitalizing Breadfruit

Revitalizing Breadfruit

"The Ho'oulu ka 'Ulu Project.“

Ho'oulu ka 'Ulu is a project to revitalize 'ulu (breadfruit) as an attractive, delicious, nutritious, abundant, affordable, and culturally appropriate food which addresses Hawai'i's food security issues. It is well known that Hawai'i imports about 90% of its food, making it one of the most food insecure states in the nation. Additionally, since the economic downturn of 2008, many families lack access to affordable and nutritious food. We believe that breadfruit is a key to solving Hawaii's food security problems.

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Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden seeks banana caretakers

Mai'a Manini.
Mai'a Manini.

Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden in South Kona has a small collection of Hawaiian banana varieties that require regular tender-loving care. We are looking for volunteers to care for the bananas to keep them vibrant, healthy, and tidy, especially for the next Breadfruit Festival on September 29, 2012, which will feature bananas. Guidance will be given in how to care for bananas. If you would like to become a volunteer caretaker, please call the Garden Director Peter van Dyke at 323-3318.

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