First settlers to Hawaii introduced pigs and chickens of Asian ancestry. Our ancestors also brought; "`Ape (elephant's ear), `Awa (kawa), `Awapuhi Kuahiwi (shampoo ginger), Hau Ipu (gourd), Kalo (taro), Kamani (Alexandrian laurel), Ki (ti), Ko (sugar cane), Kou, Kukui (candlenut), Mai`a (banana), Milo (portia tree), Niu (coconut), Noni (Indian mulberry), `Ohe (bamboo), `Ohi`a `Ai (mountain apple), `Olena (turmeric), Olona, Pia (Polynesian arrowroot), `Uala (sweet potato), Uhi (yam), `Ulu (breadfruit), Wauke (paper mulberry)" with them. (From Canoe Plants of Ancient Hawaii.)
Resources: http://hdoa.hawaii.gov
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Some of the Canoe PlantsResource: http://www.drawingincolor.com/canoe-plants2/
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According to The Aquaponics Source, The most simple definition of Aquaponics is the combination of aquaculture (raising fish) and hydroponics (the soil-less growing of plants) that grows fish and plants together in one integrated system. The fish waste provides an organic food source for the plants, and the plants naturally filter the water for the fish.
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In our first harvest for our system, we were able to produce over 5 pounds of Kalo and provided leaves to wrap and make Laulau. This Laulau that was made by Kumu Blake was able to feed our whole class with extras for more. I was very proud that we were able to reap the benefits of our system. Although we didn't plant the Kalo, I was happy to be able to harvest.
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The data findings that I recorded in my food journal was that I realized my diet is very similar to my fellow classmates. I believe since we live in the same type of environment our diets are relatively the same. 57.1% of my food was processed, 31% of my food was organic, and only 11.9% of my food was locally sourced.
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