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S– Sustainable H– Hawaiian A– Agriculture for the K– Keiki and the A– ‘Aina
The SHAKA Movement is a group that is committed to protecting and preserving the Public Trust Resources on Maui for current & future generations. We are an advocacy, communications and educational outreach program where people and organizations come together to create a positive change for the environment and for the people of the Hawaiian Lands.
Hawaii has a special role to play. We have recognized in the last several years that we are the laboratory for this type of experimental farming. You can trace the genetic makeup of most corn grown in the U.S., and in many other places around the world, to Hawaii.The tiny island state 2,500 miles from the nearest continent is so critical to the nation’s modern corn-growing business that the industry’s leading companies all have farms here, growing new varieties genetically engineered for desirable traits like insect and drought resistance.
The Islands of Hawaii import 90% of their Food, much of it is Genetically Modified. Monsanto, BASF, DOW Agri-Sciences, Syngenta and Du Pont Pioneer conduct field trials and grow GMO Seed for export on 24,000 acres on Hawaiian Islands. – they export some 10 million pounds of seed annually. What is Genetically engineered on the Islands is sent back to Farmers and Ranchers in the United States to further perpetuate this alarming cycle.
SHAKA is working with local groups such as Maui Tomorrow, Food Security Hawaii, Maui’s Green Future and many others to work towards Food Security and Sustainable Farming.
Assessing possible health impacts of agrochemical operations in our islands is part of SHAKA’s continued efforts to fulfill the mandates of the moratorium. SHaka is closely evaluating and working with Mahi Pono to assure their promise to the community is carried out.
Education with an eye toward indoctrination; Monsanto in the Classroom
When you talk to Maui schoolteachers there is no doubt that Monsanto has worked their way into the classrooms…Read More
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About Food Security Hawaii, Maui O’hana Gardens Project
Aloha, and mahalo for watching our Grow Fund Me video! Our team is working hard to get you the support you need to grow food at home and in your neighborhood.
Every dollar you donate is dedicated to the “four legs of our table”, creating local jobs in food security, getting gardens started, and helping us get fruit trees in the ground. We have joined up with Rotary Clubs of Maui and Uncle George Kahumoku to plant thousands of food-bearing trees across the County.
About the SAFE Action Fund for the Environment
SAFE Action Fund for the Environment formed in July of 2014, as a Hawaii non-profit 501-C4 organization mobilizing grassroots community members. SAFE Action Fund is a sister organization to the SHAKA Movement, 501 © 3 education and charitable organization. It fosters a spirited “Right-to-Environmental and Community Health” platform that directly addresses health, land and legal implications in state of Hawaii – which has no laws or regulations on genetically engineered crops and growing practices. Its mission is to empower a growing base of well-informed citizens and legislators to change the way we utilize our natural resources. With it’s slate of ‘Ohana Candidates it endorses and promotes progressive Council Members for the County of Maui, and State Legislators in the State of Hawaii.