In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Agriculture Specialist Gabriella Soto-Velez sits down with Dr. Saleh Azizi, Director of the Hawai'i Food Hub Hui and the Islands & Remote Areas Regional Food Business Center. Together, they delve into the historical context of Hawaii's food system, exploring the impacts of colonialism and the resulting health challenges faced by the native population. Saleh explains the critical role of food hubs in supporting local agriculture and food security, and he and Gabriella discuss the unique collaboration between Hawai'i's Regional Food Business Center, the Good Food Alliance Hawaii, and the US Virgin Islands Good Food Coalition. Tune in to learn more about how these partnerships are shaping a more resilient and sustainable food system for island communities.

Related ATTRA Resources:

· Food Hubs: A Producer Guide

· Feasibility Study for a Texas Organic Food Hub

· Episode 194. Kansas City Food Hub and KC Farm

· Farm to Food Hub to School

Other Related Resources:

· Hawai’i Food Hub Hui

· Hawai’i Good Food Alliance

· US Virgin Islands Good Food

· Islands & Remote Areas Regional Food Business Center

Contact Gabriella Soto-Velez at gabriellas@ncat.org

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