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Educational Programs for Agriculture
Hands-on Learning Experiences
At Kahua Pa’a Mua, we proudly host a variety of groups, offering them unique hands-on experiences on our farm. Our visitors gain an insightful first-hand look at the collaborative efforts between our mentors and mentees.
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Our notable collaborations and events include:
Hosting volunteers from the Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA) to assist in cleanup and crop reestablishment at Kapa Farm.
Partnering with the Mālama ʻĀina Foundation to place 75 garden boxes at 25 sites across East and West Hawaiʻi Island.
Welcoming students from Nueva school to explore Hawaiian culture and engage in hands-on gardening activities.
KSBE Ulu Mau is a summer program for youth ages 8-10 held at Kapa farm. The activities include crop production, animal care and maintenance, developing a floral garden and agroforestry, and learning culinary skills for preparing their lunches. This program also features a weekly huakaʻi (excursion) for adventure and exploration.
Through the KSBE Kaiaulu Ulu Hou II & III grant, we are collaborating with four schools (Kohala, Hilo, Keaʻau, and Kaʻū) on an initiative that develops their native culture within their respective Wahipana (areas where they live) through workshops and collaborative projects to restore native gardens, grow food for local distribution, and give back to their communities.
One-year dedication for Nancy, David’s sister. To honor her David designed a flower garden symbolizing her love for lei making. Family and friends were brought to KAPA Farm to celebrate her life.
Kohala Elementary 5th graders returned for their second annual farm visit to connect with Hawaiian culture and agriculture.
Sacred Heart students at KAPA farm
Farm work with Purple Maiʻa Foundation
Volunteers from the Pōhakuloa Training Area
