Research, Papers, & Reports -

Research & Papers

Farm to Emergency Food and Gleaning Assessment (2023). A look at the needs of the emergency feeding sector in order to get healthy, local food on the plates of our most vulnerable.
Kaua‘i Food Access Plan 2030 Draft (2023). A summary of planning activities completed, and the final draft objectives for the islandwide food access plan.
Kaua‘i Farmer & Rancher Needs Assessment Summary (2022). A step in evaluating community priorities for the Kaua‘i Food Access Plan, this summary shares insight from in-person meetings.
Kaua‘i Food Insecurity Survey Results Summary (2022). A step in evaluating community priorities for the Kaua‘i Food Access Plan, this summary shares insight representing 472 food insecure Kaua‘i residents.
Farmer & Rancher Focus Groups (2021). A report on results of a statewide focus group of farmers and ranchers across Hawai‘i in partnership with Hawai‘i Good Food Alliance, KUA, and Transforming Hawai‘i Food Systems Together.
Kaua‘i Farmer Survey (2017). An island-wide survey of over 100 farmers, designed to determine their needs and challenges.
School Garden Guide (2019). A brief how-to on setting up your school’s garden program with the Kaua’i School Garden Network. Updated in 2019.
Natural Resources Career Pathways: A Guide to Kauai’s Community Resources (2015). Resource guide for Kaua`i educators, parents, and students with over 40 community resource profiles offering assistance to students seeking future careers in Natural Resources.
Kaua‘i Agricultural Study (2009). Diversified, Localized, and Sustainable Agriculture on Kaua`i: Assessing Opportunities and Addressing Barriers. This 163-page, study looks at water, land, labor, distribution, marketing and other primary areas that affect agriculture on Kaua‘i.

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