Organic Farming
In Appreciation of Wonderful Water!
How wonderful is water? Our islands are surrounded by some of the most beautiful ocean waters in the world. Every living being depends on pure, fresh water to survive. The plants that fuel our bodies and can give us health need clean water for growth, too. Let’s take some time this week in honor of World Water Day to express our heartfelt appreciation for water!
The Hidden Health Hazards in Your Coffee
Love your coffee? The smell, the flavor, the ritual, the feeling. We hear you. Coffee is considered one of the most popular beverages in the world. We’re so lucky we live Hawaii—our local coffee is loved all over the world.
Mahalo Oko'a Farms!
On National Farmers Day (and every day), get to know, love, and support your local organic grower!
Go Non-GMO with Down to Earth & Ko Farms
October is Non-GMO Month and Down to Earth loves to support non-genetically modified products. Shop our stores and support brands and farmers that are dedicated to organic, sustainable, and non-GMO production, like Ko Farms in Palolo.
GMO Labeling: Uncertain Future but Continued Progress by Non-GMO Project
October is Non-GMO Month, so I thought it would be good to review the latest news on GMO labeling.
Good for your Health, Good for Hawaii
Many kamaaina residents know that the health of our aina (land) and its entire ecosystem is intertwined with our physical and mental well-being. With this knowledge, we know how essential it is to care for our precious planet.
Tips for Growing Your Own Garden
One of the best and most rewarding ways to live sustainably is through gardening and growing some -- or even all -- of your own produce, even if it’s just on your lanai or in a backyard garden.
Some tips to get you started:
Your Guide to Sustainable Eating
For thousands of years, farmers used human and animal power to grow food that was mostly consumed locally. By the 20th century, mechanized "industrial" farming greatly improved crop yields while cheap fossil fuels made it possible to ship produce to consumers far from where it was grown
Shop Organic Food on a Budget
If you're shopping on a budget, you can save money by knowing which foods you should buy organic. They're the ones that otherwise would be conventionally grown and have the highest levels of toxic chemicals and pesticides.
Healthy, Natural Foods are Affordable
Making healthy food accessible and affordable for everyone has been a focus of Down to Earth since opening its first store at Wailuku on Maui 35 years ago. The idea was that whole, minimally processed foods often cost less than highly processed foods -- those laden with fat, sugar, additives and preservatives--because the cost to produce, package, and market them is much less.