Mālama da Farmer Grantee: The Family Farm Inc.

The Family Farm, Inc., a certified organic farm on Hawai‘i Island, has been growing local food for over 30 years—specializing in bananas, lychees, rambutans, turmeric, and purslane. With support from the Mālama Da Farmer Grant, they purchased a disc harrow, brush hog, and sprayer to improve land preparation, natural weed control, and nutrient application. These upgrades are helping expand banana and turmeric production, supporting local markets, and strengthening Hawai‘i’s food security through sustainable, pesticide-free farming practices.