Ola ka ʻāina, ola ke kānaka
Pūlama ʻĀina
“No ka moʻopuna i ke alo” with the grandchild in mind. This ʻōlelo noʻeau reminds us that our kūpuna before us set the foundation for us. They tended the kuauna, terraces built to last. They nurtured huli, taro stalks still growing in the same loʻi. They gave blood, sweat, and tears, to hold our cultural practices until we were ready to pick them up. These words guide us as as we plant seeds in the next generation of taro farmers, language keepers, and cultural experts who will follow in our footprints. In all we do, we think of those who will follow setting great intention and conducting ourselves in pono ways to ensure longevity for always.
For our ‘ohana, kalo farming is who we are. An inherited kuleana and way of life that we share with our community. We hope you are inspired to pick up the trades that your kūpuna left for you, for your moʻopuna yet to come.
Loʻi to Pākaukau
Using the same huli, taro stalks, that our kūpuna did, we begin each new harvest with good intention. Our kilo and kaulana mahina, guide our planting allowing us to connect deeply with ʻāina, and put ʻike into practice.
For over 12 months we carefully nurture our loʻi, wetland fields. Jumping in to weed, cut back leaf, or harvest as the plants and our kūpuna guide us.
When the time is right, kalo is harvested by hand and cooked into delicious and healthful mea ʻai. From steamed kalo paʻa, to hand pounded paʻi ʻai & poi, there are many ways to appreciate the harvest.
Interested in learning more
Our farm is located in Wailua, Maui. As our `ohana before us has done for generations, we continue to tend and care for our first ancestor, Hāloanakalaukapalili the first kalo. We love to share about this incredible plant and would love to connect with you! Join our mailing list below to learn more about our first ancestor, the kalo plant, and how you can incorporate taro into your familyʻs diet.