Small Kine Farms
“We are the only organic portobello farm in Hawaii,” said Fung Yang, owner of Small Kine Farm. “We pride ourselves on offering the freshest and highest quality mushrooms you can find.” Since 2009, Small Kine Farm has operated on a 4.7 acre of land in Waimānalo,...
Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi
Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi on East Oʻahu is not just about farming; it’s about weaving the vibrant tapestry of Hawaiian culture back into the land. "At Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi, we’re an educational nonprofit leasing about 400 acres from the state,” said Nick Reppun, farm director. “We’re part...
Kahumana
Kahumana's mission is to co-create a healthy, inclusive, and productive farm-based community with homeless families, people with disabilities, and youth.It’s mission-driven work is grounded in the values of: Mindfulness | Maka’ala Empathy | Aloha Working Together |...
*Funding for the 2023 Localicious Heroes series was made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service through Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) FY21 COVID, grant 21SCBPHI1064-00. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.
Kōloa Rum
Premium Rum from Kaua‘i that Offers a Taste of Aloha Established in 2009, Kōloa Rum is rooted in the same town where Hawai‘i’s commercial sugarcane production originated in 1835. As the first licensed distillery on Kaua‘i, each drink packs a historical punch. Using...
Lum Farm
Dehydrating Locally Grown Fruit for a Healthy and Hearty Snack Sweet, delicious and organic products are exactly what you can find at Lum Farm in Waialua, Hawai‘i. Lum Farm is a locally owned and operated business, founded by the amazing mother and son duo, Terry and...
Kahuku Farms
Connecting the Farm to Food Experience through a Generational Passion Amongst the hidden gems on the North Shore of O‘ahu, the multigenerational Kahuku Farms works tirelessly to bring an innovative farm to table experience. Run by fourth generation farmer Kylie...
Kapena Tequila
Premium Tequila Spiced with Local Staples From handcrafted bottles to island inspired flavors, Kapena Tequila boasts a premium taste that can’t be found anywhere else. Valuing the discovery of new and authentic ways to craft their tequila, this company has set out on...
Kailua Honey
Small Honey Farm Creating a Big Impact Bees aren’t the only hard workers of this extraordinary family apiary (collection of beehives). Shiyana Wainscoat is Kailua Honey’s honey mixologist, the Queen Bee, if you will. Through Kailua Honey, Wainscoat and her family...
Kilani Brew Handcrafted Tea
Serving a Healthy, Delicious Tea that can be Found on O‘ahu Kilani Brew’s Handcrafted Tea is a calming reminder of the beauty found in Hawai‘i’s local flora and fauna. Established on a one-acre plot in Kunia, Donovan Dela Cruz’s company was created during the pandemic...
‘MA Farm
One Farm’s Mission to Spread the Vision of a Food Secure Hawai‘i Boasting chemical, pesticide, and fertilizer-free practices, ‘MA Farm in Waimanalo seeks to provide produce for its church and local community. Recently reestablished in Waimanalo in 2021, the farm aims...
Kuilima Farm
Farm to Resort Operation on the Path to Becoming Self-Sustainable Translating to holding hands with the ‘āina in Hawaiian, Kuilima Farm aims to connect the people to the land, as well as help address Hawai‘i’s food insecurity by providing fresh, healthy, and...
Lokoea Farms
The Duo Farming Citrus so Tangy and Sweet, it will make your Mouth Water Cozily tucked away along Hale‘iwa’s ‘Anahulu River, family-run Lokoea Farms produces some of Hawai‘i’s juiciest fruits. Noe Neumann, second generation owner of Lokoea Farms, explained that her...
Laie Vanilla
Five Years in the Making, this Small Vanilla Farm has Turned into a Family Operated Super Orchard Nestled inside the beautiful community of Laie, you can find the sweetest family-owned vanilla farm with even sweeter products. Saili Levi runs the company out of his...