We harvested our lettuce and are waiting for more plants to grow. Therefore, we are not able to do much for now.
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Today for our Workday:
1. Share your completed Hydrologic Cycle Book to the correct Papa folder a. Print the book as a pdf and place into folder. b. Place the .iba file into the google folder 2. Continue progress on your Ola i ka wai Project • Your topic is due today. Please place topic into googledoc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R8-fhv2uBeX1qXicZCc8e6ICsHGexy74nCVnm1VtHa4/edit?usp=sharing • Use the day as needed to complete your work 3. Continue your refining of your idea for Hoʻoulu iā Kamehameha Project • Blog upon your progress for that day (you should have at least 1 blog this week) 4. Remember your deadlines
Makahiki is an ancient Hawaiian New Year festival that honors Lono, a Hawaiian God of the Hawaiian religion. However, I do not know much about the activities and information about Makahiki. Furthermore, I did some research to learn more about it and found that Makahiki takes place approximately from October or November through February or March. The purpose for Makahiki is for the people of Hawaii to rest and strengthen themselves and to have great feasts. Labor was not supported during this time and it was only for resting and feasting on good food. While this, Hawaiians were giving thanks and honoring past god Lonokamakahiki for his care. Lono was one who has tremendously supported the Hawaiians by giving them life, peace, victory to land and many blessings. Although, many of this seems very positive, their were also those who prayed to him for the death of their enemies. Furthermore, during this time many people are practicing their religious ceremonies, playing sports, dancing, feasting, and of course resting. This will be my first time growing and harvesting a plant of my very own! This makes me feel very nervous and excited! However, I plan on making a system to have the Tomato Healani plants planted near my ti-leaf trees and aloe plants. When I have the time, I will look forward to the perfect day for planting, preferably on the Māhealani moon day. Therefore, planting my plants on a Māhealani moon day, it will be best for fishing and known for its excellent planting. Although, the only problem with planting my plants outside is that there are numerous stray animals that come to my yard and do their business. I will find a way to keep my little ones safe but it will take some time.
Tomato Experiment In class we have been creating and recording our tomato plant data while harvesting it. We did some research to learn more about our specific tomato plant and how to prepare ourselves to grow it ourselves. Furthermore, mines is the Tomato Healani plant and it is a plant with uniform ripening. I am very excited to take it home and plant it in my yard. College of Tropical Agriculture and Resources: (Field Trip At Waimanalo) CTAHR The United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program, donated $600,000 to the University of Hawaii's farmer-training program GoFarm Hawaii. This funding will help GoFarm grow local agricultural production and continue their training of aspiring farmers. On four of the Hawaii islands, Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, Maui and Hawaiʻi island, has one of the biggest farmer training programs. More than 260 farmers throughout the state were trained at the start in 2012. However, I was unable to go on the field trip this past quarter, I learned more about the CTAHR and its significance to our Hawaiian perspectives. Food Diary
In my food diary, I've noticed many significant things. Something that stood out to me the most was that I mostly ate processed foods. However, eating mostly processed food is not healthy, I am not shocked with my data. Most of the time, I have been eating on the go and working hard each day which encourages me to snack a lot. Also, while doing my food diary, I ate a lot of candy from Halloween. As for my fellow classmates, Iʻve noticed that they also eat more processed foods than organic and locally sourced. Eating a Locally Sourced Meal
This past weekend, we were instructed to eat a fully locally sourced meal with no processed anything. This was a difficult experience to find what and where is the best place for this. Then, I found Kahuku Farms, a place where they serve foods that come right from their own farm or a neighbor farm in our local area. That day, I ordered the Kahuku farms Pizza. It had toasted bread, cheese, eggplant, mushroom, pesto basil and hydrophobic lettuce. By eating a locally sourced meal, I felt way more healthier. I was full and I didnʻt have the feeling of being bloated and no sore stomach. It was a great experience and with their famous tropical smoothie. It is my most favorite meal that I savored every bite and I would eat it every day. |