The pandemic has encouraged us to turn our attention to how our local food systems -- the growing, distribution, and consumption of food -- could work better. On this episode of Outside Hawai'i, weʻll explore the true meaning of “farm to table.” We’ll go on a journey with Feed the Hunger Fund, which provides critical loans to help farmers and food entrepreneurs start and grow businesses. We’ll hear inspiring stories of three borrowers, from farm to restaurant. And we’ll end with a heartwarming story of two Laotian farmers who were refugees as children and are now growing and cooking food for the community. Copyright Mālama Learning Center. 2021

On this episode, we raise and honor the voices of our youth. We see how one high school student has motivated others to protect native trees. We learn how the Islander Scholars program brings together high school juniors from across the state to recognize them for their character and commitment to their communities. And we go across the Pacific to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Outside Hawai'i is a program of the Mālama Learning Center. copyright 2021

Hawaii's current dependence on food from far away places is no secret, but fortunately, things are being done to change that. On this episode, we'll explore various ways that people are growing food - and families - using native intelligence. We'll visit an ancient fishpond on Molokai that has spawned restoration of fishponds throughout Hawaiʻi. We'll learn how the Kōkua Hawai'i Foundation brings the community together through a learning farm on the north shore of Oʻahu. And we'll talk with farmers who cook traditional Tongan dishes using produce straight from their family farm. Outside Hawaiʻi is produced by Mālama Learning Center.

Here in Hawaiʻi, people in various walks of life have responded to COVID-19 with aloha. On this episode, we’ll see how creativity brings people together while we distance ourselves physically. Weʻll witness how the close-knit community on Molokai came together to help those in need. And we’ll hear from Matt Yamashita, a local film-maker, who honors the late Cal Hirai, Outside Hawai’i’s founding Executive Producer.

On this episode of Outside Hawaiʻi, we explore plastic waste in the ocean coming from near and far. We’ll learn how native wildlife are seriously affected by plastic that we carelessly throw away, and how volunteers are cleaning up our beaches. And weʻll learn from musical artist Tavana McMoore and his friends, who are bringing attention to this problem. Whether in large pieces or small, plastic is a big threat to nature, and our well-being. Copyright Mālama Learning Center, 2021

On this episode of Outside Hawai’i, we learn how to support a healthier ocean as we dive and cook with master spearfisher Kimi Werner and Chef Mark Noguchi. We also share personal tributes to our dear friend we lost too soon, Cal Hirai, founder and executive producer of Outside Hawai’i for more than 20 years. Outside Hawaiʻi is brought to you by Mālama Learning Center.

We’ve spent nearly all of 2020 struggling with a pandemic. It is said that in times of adversity comes innovation, and on this show, we feature some remarkable people who demonstrate that. We talk to members of the Waiʻanae Alliance for Wellness and Place-Based Learning to see how they tackled COVID-19 through various projects, including a massive Arbor Day tree giveaway. And we meet Cynthia Pratt, who takes us into her kitchen to feed our souls with a recipe that you can do at home. Outside Hawaiʻi is brought to you by Mālama Learning Center.