Victory Gardens for Veterans
Our Victory Garden volunteer program encourages Veterans and their families to engage with gardening and agricultural activities at home.
Hoʻōla Farms works with the community to strengthen our local food system by providing beginner farmer education, commercial kitchen access, and a convenient online farmers market, which increases consumer access to local, affordable, fresh food and value-added products.
We invite master gardeners & local experts to share their best practices with hands-on educational experiences. This allows us to offer a wide variety of agriculture, homestead, and gardening practices for our community.
We’ve had the pleasure of meeting and working side by side with veterans and their spouses, daughters, sons, sisters, brothers, neighbors, employers, community members, and visitors from around the world. Some come for a day, some we see every week. All are welcome!
We have been gathering together with veterans, caregivers and their ʻohana throughout Hawaiʻi Island to provide agricultural opportunities since 2015, and we’re just getting started!
Over 100 local farmers and producers sell through the Hawaii Farm-to-Car online farmers market, and we are honored to help keep these funds circulating in our local agriculture community and economy. Support Your Local Farmers!
Hawaiʻi Farm-to-Car is an easy-to-use online farmers market with weekly pickup options in Hilo, Kea‘au, or Pepeekeo. Customers can purchase local produce, meats, eggs, cheeses, baked goods, value-added products, and more.
We accept SNAP and DA BUX Double Up Food Bucks!
If you’re a Veteran or community member interested in learning more about sustainable production agriculture, a homestead farmer looking to scale, or an aspiring agriculture business owner ready to take your idea to the next level, Hoʻōla Farms is here to help!
Our Intro to Grow Workshops and Groundwork to Grow Training programs were created to support military Veterans and community members interested in farming and ranching on Hawaiʻi Island by providing exposure, skill-based training, and a professional network aimed to help them succeed in agricultural careers—learn more below!
Our Victory Garden volunteer program encourages Veterans and their families to engage with gardening and agricultural activities at home.
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!
Intermediate | Comprehensive 4-week training program for military veterans and community members interested in farming and ranching on Hawaiʻi Island. Scholarships available!
Join us for a FREE introductory workshop on Soil Basics on Big Island! Participants will do hands-on soil mixing and planting, as well as learn the basics of soil health and composition. Whether you are starting with deep Hamakua cane wash, or just hopes and dreams on lava rock in HPP, we got you covered.
There are no trainings scheduled at this time. Stay tuned for upcoming dates!
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 and dry storage. If you
Our Programs Producer Sign Up SNAP-EBT Volunteer Contact Us Producer Login Shop Now Humberger Toggle Menu Support Local Hawaiʻi Farmers! Hawaiʻi Farm-to-Car is an easy-to-use online farmers market operated by
Community Support Programs Ho`ōla Farms is dedicated to fostering partnerships with local organizations to enhance food access within our community. Through collaborative efforts with community partners, businesses, and volunteers, we
Hoʻōla Farms offers support to Veterans, caregivers, and their families by engaging them in hands-on agriculture and community activities.
Our goal is to enhance Veterans’ physical, mental, and social well-being, fostering a greater quality of life and prosperity for themselves, their families, and communities. We do this by providing a safe, welcoming environment where we combine everyday gardening and farm work with education, fellowship, and fun.
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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!
Come join the team! We are currently looking for volunteers for our Hawaiʻi Farm-to-Car Market days happening every Wednesday from 9am-6pm at the Puna Hongwanji in Keaʻau.
We’d greatly appreciate your support! Your contribution goes directly towards empowering veterans and their families to grow healthy, all natural produce.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world;
indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.Margaret Mead
Hoʻōla Veteran Services 501(c)(3), d.b.a. Hoʻōla Farms, was established in 2015—EIN 47-2842514. Contributions may be deducted as provided in I.R.C. Sec. 170 of the U.S. Tax Code.
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