Intro to Grow Workshops
Beginner | Learn more about Hoʻōla Farms’ programs by attending one of our FREE one-day Intro to Grow workshops—open to everyone who wants to come learn with us!
Education, Fellowship, & Fun
Through our programs, Hoʻōla Farms provides opportunities for military veterans and their families, along with the community, to come together and work towards a positive goal for all—growing healthy food! We do this by providing a safe, welcoming environment where we combine everyday gardening and farm work with education, fellowship, and fun.
Beginning Farmer & Rancher Programs
Groundwork to Grow Training
Intermediate | Comprehensive 4-week training program for military veterans and community members interested in farming and ranching on Hawaiʻi Island. Scholarships available!
Growing Veterans: GoFarm Hawaiʻi
Advanced | GoFarm Hawaiʻi’s 7-month training for commercial agriculture production combined with our veteran support services. Scholarships available!
Community Support Programs
Victory Gardens for Veterans
Our Victory Garden volunteer program encourages veterans and their families to engage with gardening and agricultural activities at home.
Veteran Caregiver Retreats
Veteran caregivers are introduced to a variety of holistic Whole Health approaches and practices to support long term wellness from within.
Hawaiʻi Farm-to-Car
Support Local Hawaiʻi Island Farmers Hawaiʻi Farm-to-Car is an online farmer’s market with weekly curbside pickup where customers can purchase local produce, meats, eggs, cheeses,
Hilo Food Hub
Agribusiness Incubator Kitchen The Hilo Food Hub provides affordable commercial kitchen space for rent to Hawai’i farmers and value-added producers. We also offer cold, frozen
