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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!

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🌱 About this Program

If you’re a beginning veteran farmer or rancher, a homesteader looking to scale, or an aspiring agri-business owner, then join us for one of our one-day Intro to Grow Workshops! These programs are open to both veterans and community members who are excited to learn more.

What to expect:

  • An overview of Hoʻōla Farms’ programs, including Groundwork to Grow training, the Hilo Food Hub, and the Hawai’i Farm-to-Car Market.
  • An overview of how to start an agriculture business in Hawai’i.
  • Ability to learn about veteran scholarships and support from Hoʻōla Farms.
  • Upcoming programs and how to apply.

Intro to Grow workshops max out at 20 participants, so space is limited. We will close registration when capacity is met.

📅 Dates & How to Participate

Intro workshops are OPEN for enrollment!

Our one-day Intro to Grow Workshops are open to both veterans and community members who are excited to learn more about farming and ranching on Hawaiʻi Island. The workshops max out at 20 participants, so space is limited. We will close registration when capacity is met. Most Intro to Grow workshops are FREE, and some specialty Intro to Grow workshops have a small registration fee.

If registration has already closed, please let us know your are interested by filling out our contact form and we will contact you when registration opens again and about future Intro to Grow workshops. 

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🌱 Frequently Ask Question

  • How much does an Intro class cost?Do I need to be Veteran

    Most Intro classes are free, but some have a small charge which will be listed in the class description. Scholarships are available for Veterans and Veteran families.

  • Do I have to be a Veteran to take a class?

    Nope, all classes are open to the public.

  • Where are you located?

    Most of the classes are located in Hilo, on the East side of Hawai’i Island.

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📍 Location

Exact addresses, if not shown, will be provided later to registered participants.

⚠️ Safety Info

Our programs involve multiple farm tours, which include walking over uneven ground, hands-on farming activities, and other moderately strenuous actions.

Program participants please note the following:

  • There are beehives at the Ranch property in Hilo. Please let us know if you are allergic.
  • Closed-toed shoes should be worn for all farm tours
  • Sun protection should be worn in outdoor settings.
  • All on-site educational program participants must complete a liability waiver.

🙏🏽 Mahalo!

Funding for this program is made possible by USDA/NIFA 7 U.S.C. 3319, Section 7405 of P.L. 107-171, as amended., Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development Program.

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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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