Farm-Friendly Bills in the 2026 Legislature

January, 2022. Policy plays an important role in shaping our food systems and you can help shape Hawaiʻi’s current policy by using your voice.

Pruning ʻUlu in Hawaiʻi

In this video, we discuss and demonstrate how to properly prune ʻulu trees for health and long-term production.

Pruning & Fruit Drop

Top trees at 6ft to 12ft for manageable harvesting height...

Breadfruit Tree Pruning Guide: Maintenance Pruning, Part 1

Arborist Trent Coffman explains the pruning approach and the importance of reducing light competition in fruit orchard.

Breadfruit Tree Pruning Guide: Maintenance Pruning, Part 2

Arborist describes a selective branch cutting approach on an 8-year-old Ma‘afala tree.

Breadfruit Tree Pruning Guide: Selective Branch Cutting – How to Select

Watch as Arborist Chris Carter chooses which branches to remove in the canopy.

Breadfruit Tree Pruning Guide: Rejuvenating Pruning

Reducing height on a tall, 50-year-old Hawaiian ‘Ulu tree at HUPC member Jack Turner’s farm.

Breadfruit Tree Pruning Guide: In-Progress Pruning, Part 2

See more about thinning branches to improve sunlight for ‘ulu and other crops. Chris will go up in the tree to take out branches that have re-grown from the last pruning session.

Pruning Breadfruit Handbook

This 12-page guide details the techniques, cuts, equipment, and decision-making process involved in creating a pruning schedule.