Picture of Maui
Caption: There’s more to Maui than just beaches and volcanoes. Maui has a growing farm-to-fork scene and it begins with local farmers.
Picture of Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate
Caption: There are several farms on Maui that you can tour to see how they support the local communities and create sustainable operations.
Picture of Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate
Caption: Eating local is also a way to help prevent climate change! Your food takes less steps from the ground into your mouth, reducing the amount of carbon emissions required in shipping and transport.
Picture of Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate
Caption: Maui AgFest is a fun event that takes place once a year. A local favorite, it is designed to inspire visitors to think about growing their own food, or be more conscious about where their food comes from. A highlight is the 4-H showcase where young folks show off the livestock they’ve been working with all year.
Picture of Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate
Caption: Another Maui AgFest highlight is the Grand Taste, where renown local chefs battle it out with people’s taste buds. It’s a fun way to eat high end meals at a budget price.
Picture of Kahului
Caption: Maui AgFest also has many local vendors and food trucks to fill your bellies.
Picture of Vana Paia
Caption: Many restaurants on Maui are also adopting the local ethos and sourcing their ingredients as locally as possible. At Vana Paia, it’s working with seasonal produce and local fishermen.
Picture of Island Fresh Café - Paia
Video of Maui Ocean Center, The Aquarium of Hawaii
Caption: The Maui Ocean Center is a great place to visit to see wildlife and learn about ocean sustainability efforts around the island.
Video of Seascape Maalaea Restaurant
Caption: At Maui Ocean Center, Seascape Restaurant is 100% sustainable, and the view is wonderful.
Picture of Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate
Picture of Olowalu Farmers Market LLC
Caption: Farmers markets on Maui are where you can get the freshest fruit and produce on the island.
Video of Kula Lodge Restaurant
Picture of Ali'i Kula Lavender
Picture of Ocean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery
Caption: Ocean Vodka and Distillery tours are available to learn about how they make their spirits from the canoe crop, sugar cane.
Picture of Esters Fair Prospect
Caption: End your day with a drinks and snacks at Esters Fair Prospect, a woman-owned bar.
Picture of Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Kihei
Caption: Don’t forget to stop by Ululani’s for the fluffiest, most flavor-packed shave ice.
Picture of Yee's Orchard & Fruit Stand
Caption: A little farmers market snack before flying home.
