Flooded Futures: Hawaii's Farmers Face Uncertainty The recent flooding in Hawaii has left small scale farmers struggling to recover, with an estimated $10s of millions in damages.
The destruction is widespread, with over 600 farms reporting significant damage, including crops, livestock, and equipment.
According to Brian Miyamoto, executive director of the Hawaii Farm Bureau, "In some cases entire farms have been wiped out," leaving farmers with little choice but to start over from scratch.