The first mahi‘ai course in a series of four in Hawaiian cultivation practices. Covers the history, lore, and geographically specific methods of mahi‘ai. Emphasis on the cultivation of kalo and related staple foods.
Recommended Preparation
HWST 107
Course Outcomes
- Tell the Mo‘olelo (traditional history) of kalo
- Explain the cultural significance of kalo in Hawaiian culture
- Identify varieties of kalo and their characteristics
- Record and analyze observations of kalo cultivation
- Create papa ku‘i ‘ai