Kupu

Just north of Hilo along the Hāmākua Coast, Onomea Farm Hub is helping grow Hawaiʻi’s next generation of farmers, leaders, and environmental stewards 🌿 As a host site for Kupu ʻĀina Corps, the farm provides paid, hands-on training for young adults in conservation, agriculture, environmental technology, and community resilience.

Led by founder Kalisi Mausio, the farm focuses on regenerative agriculture, ahupuaʻa land management, and healing damaged soils while creating pathways for entrepreneurship in farming. Participants like Sunshine Permito-Kaheaku are gaining real-world experience in floriculture, native plant propagation, and even building their own farm-to-lei experiences 🌺 A powerful look at how land, culture, and opportunity come together on Hawaiʻi Island.

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For more information about Kupu ʻĀina Corps, visit kupuhawaii.org/kupu-aina-corps
Onomea Food Hub: onomeahub.com