HONOLULU (HI Now) - With roots in Hawai’i dating back more than five decades, Corteva Agriscience began its operations as Pioneer Hi-Bred International in 1968.
Adopting land formerly used for sugarcane cultivation, Pioneer began researching conventional hybrid corn seed varieties in Waimea. In 1999 Pioneer expanded to O’ahu, opening its current Waialua Parent Seed farm.
Today, Corteva utilizes modern biotechnology to develop and grow both conventional and genetically engineered corn seeds. Corteva Hawai’i continues to help farmers across the globe face the many challenges within the agricultural farming industry.
Through agricultural partnerships, educational initiatives and by supporting community organizations, Corteva is playing a part in helping make Hawai’i a better place.
One of the educational initiatives Corteva is committed to is with Moanalua High School’s culinary program. For Moanalua High School, Corteva has been very helpful in giving the program grant money to help update and renovate its kitchen. With the renovations, students have the chance to work in an authentic work environment that would not be possible otherwise!
To learn more, please visit www.hawaii.corteva.com!
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