At HIPAgriculture, the diverse farm is the classroom. They practice a wide array of farming styles due to the climate and topography of the land they steward on the island of Hawaii. They plant in the humid, wet gulches agroforestry systems with kava, turmeric, banana, plantain, cacao, and other exotic fruits plus manage a macadamia nut orchard of 50 plus trees, a true tree-to-bag operation. The homestead thrives on the rich milk of the Jersey cow herd of 4 heifers. The milk is “churned” into butter, fresh cheeses, and yogurt. In the spring of 2016, HIP launched an intensive vegetable and herb market garden on a 1-acre leased land next door. HIPAg’s Ha ‘Ike Pono youth programs served at least 1,000 students at the farm and in the local schools sharing a land based career and lifestyle. The students receive farm fresh snacks like coconut meat and water, papaya, bananas, and garden vege snacks to help encourage them to eat healthier and grow food at home. HIPAg also offers post-secondary agricultural education opportunities such as a 6-week internship, a 1-week summer immersion and apprenticeships on their farm.

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Hawaii Institute of Pacific Agriculture

Hawaii Institute of Pacific Agriculture

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