Taro Planters Pull Together in Water Suit

Taro Planters Pull Together in Water Suit

Only 15 acres of taro remain at Waihee —Nakata’s farm and those of the Wong family, Rachel Hall, and the three Reppun brothers, Charles, Paul and John, who farm in partnership. The four farms grow most of what commercial taro is still grown on Oahu, although there are a few other small and scattered patches. The Waihee farmers want to retain their way of life and taro as a viable industry.

Harry Whitten

Honolulu Star Bulletin

9/12/1978

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