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WATERCRESS, GINGER, SCALLION SAUCE AND WATERCRESS CHILI CRUNCH TSUKEMONO RECIPE

WATERCRESS, GINGER, SCALLION SAUCE AND WATERCRESS CHILI CRUNCH TSUKEMONO RECIPE

By Kyle Suzuki On Sumida Farm, we believe nothing brings family, friends, and the community together better than a home cooked, shared meal.  We love making simple home cooked meals with...
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SUMIDA FARM ALL HANDS LUNCH

SUMIDA FARM ALL HANDS LUNCH

By Kyle Suzuki We truly believe the most valuable resource on Sumida Farm are our dedicated employees, especially our field crew.  Their knowledge, perseverance, and dedication to the farm is...
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STONE PATHWAYS

STONE PATHWAYS

By Kyle Suzuki The Sumida Farm has always been a source of creative inspiration for the family.  The third generation of Sumidas was filled with unique creatives.  David Sumida was a...
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SUST-‘ĀINA-BILITY: FOSTERING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN FARMER, CHEF, AND THE LAND

SUST-‘ĀINA-BILITY: FOSTERING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN FARMER, CHEF, AND THE LAND

By Christopher Kamalu Fujimoto Aloha mai, my name is Christopher Fujimoto. I’m born and raised on the east side of O’ahu in Kane’ohe and have always had a love for...
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SUMIDA FARM'S HALE NIU: COCONUT HUT

SUMIDA FARM'S HALE NIU: COCONUT HUT

By Stephen Sumida We built the coconut hut, Hale Niu, in the mid-1960s. We built it for Mr. Ippongi, an elderly Japanese immigrant who settled with his family at a...
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NOURISHING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION

NOURISHING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION

By Kyle Suzuki Education has always been at the core of Sumida Farm.  Our belief in nourishing the community extends beyond watercress and comes to life through our focus on...
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FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS TO MODERN CUISINE

FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS TO MODERN CUISINE

By Emi Suzuki Earlier this year,  Sumida Farm watercress was blessed to be included as the star ingredient for the 10th Annual Art of Healthy-licious Cooking Competition sponsored by Kahala Nui...
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UNCLE STEVE'S TALK STORY TIME

UNCLE STEVE'S TALK STORY TIME

A note from Emi, Sumida Farm 4th Generation Manager: The Sumida family is full of storytellers. My father, Stephen Sumida (also known as Jiji to my kids and Uncle Steve...
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Sumida Farm Aerial Sprinkler System

SUMIDA FARM AERIAL SPRINKLERS

Have you ever driven by Sumida Farm and wondered why we have to water watercress? It would make sense that a crop that relies on fresh water would need additional...
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GRANDMA SUMIDA'S PORK WATERCRESS SOUP

GRANDMA SUMIDA'S PORK WATERCRESS SOUP

By Emi Suzuki My name is Emi (Nomura Sumida) Suzuki and I am the granddaughter of Masaru and Norma Sumida, one of the fourth generation of Sumida's to manage Sumida...
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kalua pork watercress

KALUA PORK WATERCRESS WITH HOISIN SAUCE

By David Sumida It was so spontaneous how kalua pork and watercress came to be.  In the kitchen, I wanted to come up with a variation of my mom’s corned...
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'IKE WAI + SUMIDA FARM PARTNERSHIP

'IKE WAI + SUMIDA FARM PARTNERSHIP

By Emi Suzuki Sumida Farm has always understood the secret to our world class watercress is the perfect combination of fresh, clean spring water and abundant sun that shines over our...
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