Our Story

Why We Do This Work

We see firsthand the challenges facing our communities:

• Climate instability impacting crops, fisheries, and coastal lands
  
  

• Limited access to agricultural capital and technical assistance
  
  

• Policies designed for industrial systems rather than subsistence and small-scale farmers
  
  

• Generational knowledge that is often undervalued in federal decision-making
  
  

We also see the strength of our people.

Homestead lands—established under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act—were intended to restore Native Hawaiians to land-based self-sufficiency. Yet many of our neighbors are navigating complex systems without clear guidance or support. We believe education and collective advocacy are essential to reclaiming the original vision of thriving, self-sustaining Hawaiian communities.

Our Approach

Our work stands at the intersection of practice and policy.

As land stewards, we practice regenerative agriculture, mālama ʻāina, pollinator protection, and coastal restoration.
As advocates, we work to ensure federal agricultural policy—especially the Transformational Farm Bill—reflects the realities of Native Hawaiian subsistence farmers, fishers, and environmental stewards.
As organizers, we create spaces where our neighbors can learn, ask questions, and build collective power.

We do not approach this work as outside experts. We are directly impacted. We are accountable to our community. And we believe those closest to the land must have a voice in shaping the systems that govern it.