This week Jason Evans speaks with Zach Laidlaw of Hua Momona Farms.  In this episode Zach talks about his first introduction into the culinary world, making the decision to pursue a career in the industry, his path from Chicago to Hua Momona Farms in Kapalua, the history and approach of Hua Momona Farms, how the farms makes their own soil, the advantage of growing microgreens, the process of getting their product into restaurants across the island, the importance of communication in agriculture, how the farm mobilized to provide relief after the Lahaina fires, lessons learned from the 2020 pandemic that helped make the approach to relief more efficient in 2023, how people can help the ongoing community work that Hua Momona Farms is doing, the benefits and potential of having a mobile commercial kitchen, Zach's appearance on the latest season of Next Level Chef on FOX, and how people can learn more about what Hua Momona Farms is up to and where to follow both the farm and Zach on social media.

We continue our Maui podcast series with the intention of respectfully providing insight into local businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders on Maui through what is a very difficult and challenging time.  Our thoughts continue to be with our neighbors, friends, community, and colleagues across Maui.