Supporting Local Agriculture: The Role of Community Tourism on Big Island Hawaii

Supporting Local Agriculture: The Role of Community Tourism on Big Island Hawaii

Big Island Hawaii, also known as the Island of Hawaiʻi, is home to a diverse array of agricultural products. From coffee and macadamia nuts to tropical fruits and vegetables, the island’s fertile volcanic soil and mild climate provide ideal conditions for growing a wide range of crops.

One way to support local agriculture on Big Island Hawaii is through community tourism. Community tourism is a form of tourism that focuses on engaging with local communities and supporting their economic, social, and environmental well-being. It provides travelers with an opportunity to learn about local cultures and traditions while also giving back to the communities they visit.

By engaging in community tourism on Big Island Hawaii, travelers can help support local agriculture. This can include visiting farms and agricultural tours to learn about the island’s unique agricultural products and the farmers who grow them ².

In addition to visiting farms and agricultural tours, travelers can also support local agriculture by purchasing locally-grown produce at farmers markets and eating at restaurants that source their ingredients from local farms.

By engaging in community tourism on Big Island Hawaii, travelers can help support the local economy while also learning about the rich history and culture of the island. It provides a more authentic and meaningful travel experience while also benefiting the communities visited.

In conclusion, community tourism can play an important role in supporting local agriculture on Big Island Hawaii. By engaging with local communities and supporting their economic, social, and environmental well-being, travelers can help boost the island’s agricultural industry while also having an unforgettable travel experience. #BigIslandAdventure #CommunityTourism

Source:
(1) BIG LIST of Farm Tours on the Big Island (Free + Paid). https://www.lovebigisland.com/activities-to-do/farm-tours/.
(2) The farmers restoring Hawaii’s ancient food forests that once fed an island. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jun/17/hawaii-traditional-farming-methods-ancient-food-forests.
(3) Farm Tours and Agricultural Tours in Hawaii | Go Hawaii. https://www.gohawaii.com/experiences/eco-tourism/farm-ag-tours.
(4) Hawaii Grown: The Islands’ Pastures And Croplands. https://www.civilbeat.org/2021/02/hawaii-grown-maps/.