Mālama da Farmer Grantee: Ola Mahina Gardens at Kealaola Farms

Thanks to the Mālama Da Farmer Grant, Ola Mahina Gardens at Kealaola Farm is addressing critical challenges from invasive pigs, aging irrigation, and rising production costs. Grant support is helping the farm install electric fencing, renovate the irrigation system, repair essential equipment like their mower and farm truck, and purchase key supplies including organic seeds, fertilizer, and post-harvest crates and packaging. These improvements will increase productivity, reduce crop loss, and strengthen the farm’s capacity to supply certified organic produce to West Hawaiʻi while supporting workforce development and local food security.