by Audrey Love | Dec 21, 2017 | Agricultural Methods, Farming, Permaculture, Sustainability
Statisticians predict that the world’s population will reach 9.6 billion by 2050. Naturally, a rapidly increasing population will require an equally rapid intensification of agricultural output, in Hawaii and the rest of the United States. However, if modern...
by Audrey Love | Dec 13, 2017 | Agricultural Methods, Education, Farming, Internships, Permaculture, Sustainability
Gingerhill strives to offer one of the finest agriculture internships on the Hawaiian islands through our Sustainable Living Course. Our co-directors, Iris and Zach, have accumulated a wealth of knowledge surrounding soil microbiology, permaculture, and animal...
by Audrey Love | Nov 30, 2017 | Cooking, Farming, Permaculture
Plant-based diets are growing increasingly popular, which has had a positive impact on farming in Hawaii. A diet comprised primarily of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains touts a host of benefits. Those who eat plant-based boast lowered markers of...
by Audrey Love | Nov 23, 2017 | Education, Farming, Hawaiian Culture, Permaculture
Interning at Gingerhill Farm Retreat, through the Sustainable Living Course or a work program, offers a host of benefits. Interns obtain an expanded understanding of sustainable agriculture, a retreat from the physical and mental stress of a fast-paced, toxic...
