Hamakua Harvest Inc.

“Expenses promotion 25 website 265 office supplies 922 postage 88 insurance 1,001 demo orchard 26,323 farmers market 8,831 fmssg expenses 27,140 snap vendor payments 14,691 festival expenses 21,710 site expense 910 merchandise 4,197 program expenses 8,697 earthsong expenses 2,328 total 117,128”

“Our vision is a thriving and resilient hamakua community where our rich agricultural heritage is honored and cultivated into a collaborative and sustainable future.”

“Farmers market at hamakua harvest. We have 16 vendors offering fresh locally grown produce, value-added products and ono food. Snap/ebt most of our vendors accept snap/ebt at their booths with products ranging from produce and bread to honey, cheese, and cold takeaway items. The markets weekend workshops, informational booths, and youth-focused activities are designed to respond directly to the needs and interests of the local community.”

“Hamakua harvests demonstration farm and orchard encompass a three-acre diversified farming system, modeling the most economically and environmentally viable crops for the hamakua region. Proven, innovative techniques will be used to demonstrate a variety of sustainable agriculture practices, as well as practical business methods to help local family farms succeed in todays market. The demonstration farm and orchard will integrate hands-on learning opportunities for all skill levels while supplying healthy, fresh, local produce for residents.”

“Hamakua harvest is partnering with the hamakua youth foundation in this innovative, hands-on, youth development and education program that will provide local youth with anoutdoor classroom for learning about agriculture and food production, entrepreneurship, and sustainable land management. Eventually, the program will also give residents the chance to purchase fresh, healthy produce through a farm share model where interested consumers can sign up to receive a box of seasonal produce each week.”