Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, with mountain landscapes and ocean views, the state of Hawaii is beautiful. Over a millennium of Native Hawaiian history tells us that the islands were once capable of producing enough food to feed their people. However, the current state of food production in Hawaii reveals a contrasting reality. Between 85% and 90% of Hawaii’s food is imported from the mainland and elsewhere. If Hawaii’s ports were to close, the state would have only enough food for five to seven days.