With a unique location as a remote volcanic archipelago in the Central Pacific, the Hawaiian islands are renowned for their rugged landscapes of cliffs, waterfalls, tropical foliage and beaches. Hawai'i's remote location also makes it a microcosm of the world and a fascinating case study for agriculture and energy independence. As an island state that imports 90% of it's food and exports 80% of it's agricultural production, Hawai'i has been focusing efforts on farming infrastructure and technology as it strengthens it's food and energy security.
Join our next student cohort as we take a deep dive into Hawai'i's ancestral roots, explore Hawaiian history and sovereignty, and the effects on the island's land and indigenous people. Discover a popular travel destination through a new lens and learn more about an island that was once food secure and now working towards that ideal state once again.
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