Offshore, from Honolulu Civil Beat, is a new immersive storytelling podcast about a Hawaii most tourists never see.

Despite Hawaii's fertile soil and year-round growing season, the state imports an estimated 85% of its food. Join Civil Beat as we examine some of the biggest challenges farmers face and explore solutions to achieve food independence in the islands.

Our podcasts take listeners out of the newsroom and into the community for a close-up look at local issues and the people who are affected by them. Take a trip with our reporters and editors as your guide and discover a side of Hawaii you might be surprised to hear about.