Kula Country Farms, a four-generation family farm in upcountry Maui, has been voted the number one local farm in the Best of Maui awards — good news for the farm and for Maui's local food scene.

• The Mand family has farmed the same land in Kula for four generations.
• The farm is best known for its sweet strawberries and pick-your-own strawberry season.
• It also sells local fruits and vegetables, fresh flowers, homemade jams and sauces, and baked goods.
• Each fall it hosts an annual pumpkin patch that has become a Maui tradition.

Outlook: Expect the farm's pumpkin patch to draw its usual crowds this fall, with the new award likely boosting visitor interest.