Victory Gardens for Veterans
Our Victory Garden volunteer program encourages Veterans and their families to engage with gardening and agricultural activities at home.
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Connecting our community through agriculture to support a resilient and equitable Hawai’i food system
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Growing Resilience
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.
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Hands-On Agricultural Experiences
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.
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Community Member Participants
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!
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Years Proudly Serving Hawaiʻi's Heroes
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!
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Directly back to local farmers and producers
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!
Are You an Aspiring Farmer or Rancher?
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!
Beginning Farmer & Rancher Programs
Intro to Grow Workshops
2024 Intro to Grow Days Registration for all of our Intro to Grow one-day workshops in 2024 is open! Most Intro to Grow workshops are FREE to attend, and include an introduction to
Groundwork to Grow
Intermediate | Comprehensive 4-week training program for military veterans and community members interested in farming and ranching on Hawaiʻi Island. Scholarships available!
Sign Up for Upcoming Workshops
Sept 14th, 2024 | 9:00am-1:00pm
CAPACITY: 20 Participants
In-Person Workshop in Hilo, Hawaiʻi Island
COST: $29
Join us for a one-day workshop on Cacao Production on Big Island, in collaboration with Lavaloha Chocolate Farm! Participants will have the opportunity to learn about growing cacao and making chocolate, and will take home a Cacao Starter Kit.
There are no trainings scheduled at this time. Stay tuned for upcoming dates!
Food Access Programs
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 and dry storage. If you
Hawaiʻi Farm-to-Car
Our Programs Producer Sign Up SNAP-EBT Volunteer Contact Us Producer Login Shop Now Humberger Toggle Menu Support Local Hawaiʻi Island Farmers! Hawaiʻi Farm-to-Car is an easy-to-use online farmers market operated
Community Support
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
Veterans and Caregivers
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.
Shop Our Weekly Online Farmers' Market!
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!
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Hoʻōla Farms 2023 Impact Report
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AgVet Spotlight: Leslie Lockhart
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Veterans Day 2023
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HF2C Recipe: Mashed Sage Butter Sweet Potatoes
Mashed Sage Butter Sweet Potatoes using local ingredients from farmers here on our island!
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We’ve Added a New Pick-Up Option! We are excited to share that we have
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Welcome Board President, Jamie Muskopf, DSW
We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Board President, Jamie Muskopf,
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Harvest Highlight: Heart of Palm
This weeks Hawaiʻi Farm-to-Car harvest highlight is the Heart of Palm! The Palm Heart
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Meet our Hawaiʻi Farm-to-Car producer, Kokoleka Puna LLC! Hawaiʻi Farm-to-Car is an online farmer’s
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Hoʻōla Farms Awarded USDA Grant
The Hilo Food Hub commercial kitchen space in Keaukaha is now under the new management of Hoʻōla Farms!
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“Ho`ōla Farms is a peaceful place that allows you to reflect, regroup and rejuvenate; mentally, spiritually, emotionally and physically. I find myself not wanting to leave and yet I can hardly wait to get back to life and get started in working towards my goals and dreams.”
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🙌🏽 Participate in a Program
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!
🌱 Volunteer with Us!
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.
💵 Make a Donation
We’d greatly appreciate your support! Your contribution goes directly towards empowering veterans and their families to grow healthy, all natural produce.
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