The Misuse Of Hawaii's Natural Resources

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“Give a man a fish, and he will eat for a day; teach a man to fish, and he will eat for a life time” - Maimonides. Hawaii is very dependent on imported food that comes from the mainland. It is predicted that in 26 years agricultural lands will be depleted due to the economy's low crop demand. Although, if the community were better informed on the misuse of its natural resources, Hawaii can be sustainablyMore…sustain ably conserved.

Individuals who live on the island don’t see the need to have local farmers when the produce has already been provided by imports. According to The American news article, the state currently imports 92% of its produce, dairy and livestock. That being said, all but 8% of foods consumed are imported across miles

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