You're Invited to a Unique Farm Experience!
Join us for an immersive journey into the heart of our farm, where each season brings a new opportunity to connect with nature and participate in the rich tradition of taro cultivation. Depending on when you book your experience, you could be involved in a variety of activities, including:
- Preparing taro for planting
- Planting taro
- Harvesting mature taro
- Weeding out patches to ensure healthy growth
Our farm operates on a continuous cycle of life, and the taro plant plays a vital role in sustaining our community and culture. By participating in our activities, you are contributing to the preservation of Native Hawaiian traditions, ensuring that our heritage is passed down through generations.
No matter what season of phase of the moon you join us, there is always meaningful work to be done. Your visit has the power to create a lasting impact on the future, helping to nurture not only the land but also the spirit of our culture.
We look forward to welcoming you to our farm and sharing this invaluable experience with you. Together, lets celebrate the beauty of nature and the importance of preserving our heritage!
Reserve your spot today and become a part of our story! Email Us - hawaiitarofarmllc@gmail.com
Our goal is to focus on education and research, bringing healthy, local food to Maui schools and encouraging people to rethink how they shop for food.
We’ve hosted educational events, bringing students from Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus and the University of Hawaii Maui College and touring our farm. Those students are the future, and we want to inspire them to take agriculture in new directions.
Education is for any age and any topic below.
Areas of Study:
• Sustainable agriculture
• Kalo cultural experiences
• Hog raising
• Environmental stewardship
• Building a community garden
• Understanding the local food system
• Soil health
• Greenhouse growing
• And so much more
Schools and organizations that have participated:
University of Hawaii
Kamehameha Schools
Hawaiian Immersion
Outdoor Learning
Field Trip Opportunities
Health and Healing Description
"There is a growing movement to reclaim traditional Hawaiian foods and practices, emphasizing sustainability, health, and cultural identity to foster a healthier future for Hawai'i"
Food Security
L Reintegrating traditional foods into daily diets such as taro can provide a pathway to reclaiming health. Native Hawaiian cuisine is deeply intertwined with the culture, history, and environment of the Hawaiian Islands. Traditionally, the diet of Native Hawaiians included a variety of nutrient-dense foods that were not only sustainable but also culturally significant. Staples such as taro, sweet potatoes, fish, and various fruits and vegetables provided a balanced diet rich in virtamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids.
The state of our state…
The loss of traditional Native Hawaiian foods is largely a result of colonization, which began in the late 18th century. The arrival of European explorers and settlers introduced non-native crops like sugarcane and livestock, displacing traditional staples such as taro and sweet potatoes. This disruption was compounded by the suppression of Hawaiian culture and practices, as missionaries aimed to "civilize" Native Hawaiians, leading to a disconnection from ancestral foods. The shift to a cash economy forced many to rely on imported, processed foods, contributing to rising health disparities, including obesity and diabetes.