local farmers
Washington, D.C. — Uifa’atali Amata on National Ag Day yesterday thanked all those in American Samoa who grow and harvest the fresh island fruits and crops that we all enjoy.
“Happy National Agriculture Day to those making sure we have plenty of our delicious island favorites, and our fishermen,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — “The demand for taro is high and local farmers are unable to provide enough for the needs of everyone including family and local businesses in American Samoa. There are not enough taro plantations here on island to cover the daily need.”
This was the response from local...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The increase in numbers of Asian farmers selling their produce — in local stores, the Fagatogo market, on the street and to the School Lunch Program (SLP) concerns many local Samoan farmers. At times, Asian farmers have been known to sell directly to households produce...