The September 2026 edition of Community Connections, CTAHR Maui Nui’s quarterly newsletter, is available HERE.
This issue features a comprehensive look at Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as a “healthcare plan” for plants, drawing parallels between human health and crop resilience. Readers will also find critical updates on the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) situation on Maui and Moloka’i, including food safety and groundwater protection guidelines.
Additional highlights include:
• New bean varieties being tested for food security in Maui County
• Updates from GoFarm Hawai’i, including the Farm-to-Table course and AgOrchard program
• An introduction to dairy goat production in Hawai’i by Extension Veterinarian Dr. Rajeev Mishra
• A profile of Dr. Rosie Boyko, the new Agricultural Production and Farm Economics Agent
• Research on mosquito prevalence in residential areas
• The Youth Innovations Challenge for water and food security – deadline to apply is September 30, 2026