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Maui sugar workers intent on going strong till the end

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COURTESY ALEXANDER & BALDWIN

The Puunene fields with the factory in the background. Courtesy A&B

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Above, the cane is washed several times as it moves through the factory to get rid of rocks, dirt and other debris. The wash water is reused as irrigation for the fields closest to the factory.

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COURTESY ALEXANDER & BALDWIN

Rick Volner, Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Co. plantation manager, has been part of the company for 18 years, the last four as manager.