Hoʻokuaʻāina is a nonprofit organization that maintains approximately 3 acres of loʻi kalo in Maunawili, Hawaii. Founded by Dean and Michele Wilhelm, who purchased the nonprofit's 7.6-acre site in 2007 for the purpose of growing kalo.[1] Hoʻokuaʻāina cultivates several varieties, selling them raw, cooked, and as poi.[2] The nonprofit steams and cleans more than 400 pounds of kalo per month.[1]

Hoʻokuaʻāina
FounderDean and Michele Wilhelm
TypeNonprofit organization
Location
Coordinates21°22′23″N 157°45′54″W / 21.373095°N 157.7648649°W / 21.373095; -157.7648649

Hoʻokuaʻāina runs programs focused on mentorship for at-risk youth and hosts community workdays at the loʻi, offering internships.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Fox, Catherine Toth (December 19, 2017). "The Essential Guide to Taro: How to Volunteer at a Lo'i". Honolulu Magazine. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  2. ^ Ching, Shawn (July 20, 2017). "Cultivation of kalo helps at-risk youth learn life skills — and Hawaiian values". Hawaii News Now. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  3. ^ Botkin-Kowacki, Eva (July 13, 2017). "Using a taro patch in Hawaii, this couple teaches the islands' values to youths". Christian Science Monitor. ISSN 0882-7729. Retrieved June 1, 2021.