The Ulupono Initiative invests in organizations and companies working to expand Hawai'is supply of locally grown food. For example:
Kapalua Farms
Recognizing the need to preserve and and expand organic farming in Hawaii, Ulupono Initiative announced that they will be assuming operations of Kapalua Farms, a 158-acre organic farm and agricultural research facility in West Maui, from Maui Land & Pineapple Company. Ulupono's plans for the farm include continuing and eventually expanding its organic farming operations, including production of fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, and free-range eggs, as well as preserving its use as a site for research and agricultural education programs.
Kyle Datta, one of the managing partners of Ulupono Initiative along with Robin Campaniano, expressed their hopes that continuing operations at Kapalua Farms would help make locally-grown, organic produce cost-competitive with imported, conventionally-grown fruits and vegetables. "Kapalua Farms is one of the largest organic farms in the state, and having the ability to utilize its existing plantation infrastructure to produce affordable, healthy food for the local market is an extraordinary opportunity."
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MA'O Organic Farms is a certified organic farm run by the Waianae Community Redevelopment Corporation (WCRC), a non-profit organization established by area residents, traditional practitioners, teachers, and business experts to address important needs of the Waianae community: youth empowerment, sustainable economic development, agriculture, health, and Hawaiian culture. Young people are engaged through a pathway of educational opportunities while they work to operate an organic farm that grows premium quality fruits and vegetables. With Omidyar family matching funds of the Legacy Lands Act and with support from Hawai'i Community Foundation, MA'O purchased land to triple its acreage. Because high growth creates new management challenges, strategic assistance has also been provided in formulating the plans to scale the farm to its new size, with the end goal of helping the program increase the number of students served and meet growing demand for its local, organic produce. Learn more about MA'O Organic Farms.
The Hawai'i Island School Gardens Network is managed by The Kohala Center on the Island of Hawai'i. By supporting dedicated staff and offering small matching grants, the program is expanding the number of school gardens and is sparking excitement within the community. Children are growing food locally, selling and marketing their product, and tracking production. The program hopes to inspire a new generation of Hawaii farmers while it increases the production and consumption of locally produced, nutritious food.
Learn more about Hawai'i Island School Gardens Network
Kapalua Farms
Recognizing the need to preserve and and expand organic farming in Hawaii, Ulupono Initiative announced that they will be assuming operations of Kapalua Farms, a 158-acre organic farm and agricultural research facility in West Maui, from Maui Land & Pineapple Company. Ulupono's plans for the farm include continuing and eventually expanding its organic farming operations, including production of fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, and free-range eggs, as well as preserving its use as a site for research and agricultural education programs.
Kyle Datta, one of the managing partners of Ulupono Initiative along with Robin Campaniano, expressed their hopes that continuing operations at Kapalua Farms would help make locally-grown, organic produce cost-competitive with imported, conventionally-grown fruits and vegetables. "Kapalua Farms is one of the largest organic farms in the state, and having the ability to utilize its existing plantation infrastructure to produce affordable, healthy food for the local market is an extraordinary opportunity."
To read more, click here.
MA'O Organic Farms is a certified organic farm run by the Waianae Community Redevelopment Corporation (WCRC), a non-profit organization established by area residents, traditional practitioners, teachers, and business experts to address important needs of the Waianae community: youth empowerment, sustainable economic development, agriculture, health, and Hawaiian culture. Young people are engaged through a pathway of educational opportunities while they work to operate an organic farm that grows premium quality fruits and vegetables. With Omidyar family matching funds of the Legacy Lands Act and with support from Hawai'i Community Foundation, MA'O purchased land to triple its acreage. Because high growth creates new management challenges, strategic assistance has also been provided in formulating the plans to scale the farm to its new size, with the end goal of helping the program increase the number of students served and meet growing demand for its local, organic produce. Learn more about MA'O Organic Farms.
The Hawai'i Island School Gardens Network is managed by The Kohala Center on the Island of Hawai'i. By supporting dedicated staff and offering small matching grants, the program is expanding the number of school gardens and is sparking excitement within the community. Children are growing food locally, selling and marketing their product, and tracking production. The program hopes to inspire a new generation of Hawaii farmers while it increases the production and consumption of locally produced, nutritious food.
Learn more about Hawai'i Island School Gardens Network
