Kalo farmer Bobby Pahia of Hoaloha Farms stands in a field of his dryland taro Friday morning in Waikapu. He is in charge roughly 300 acres of farmland owned by developer Mike Atherton and ...

The Garden Isle is a visitor-favorite thanks to its lush landscapes, uncrowded beaches and easygoing vibe—all elements of an ...

Taro, or kalo, more than any other plant in Hawai‘i, came to play a very important role in the life of Hawaiians. In Hawaiian mythology it is believed that mankind originated from Haloa ...

Known locally as kalo, the plant has been fundamental to the Hawaiian diet and culture for centuries—but its future is uncertain. Once one of the world’s most cultivated root crops ...

Heeia ahupua’a is home to a kalo [taro] farm. The nonprofit organization Kako’o ‘oiwi has weekly work days here, where you get dirty pulling weeds in the mud, planting without tools ...

Kuleana land and farm of Ho‘okahi Alves in south Waikapu shows no water coming through piping (first photo) that feeds loi kalo taro patches (second photo). Hokuao Pellegrino, president of Hui o ...

It is the L&L Hawaii Barbecue in Kihei’s latest hit – kalo (taro) and uala (Hawaiian sweet potato). Both are healthier, ...

As Hawai’i faces increasing environmental challenges from deforestation, invasive species, and climate change, Limahuli National Tropical Botanical Garden is working to restore the islands’ native ...